STM Saga vs. STM Kings
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Saga | Feature | STM Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the STM Saga and STM Kings
- Opening: Top flap on the STM Saga; Top zip on the STM Kings.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the STM Saga; 15in on the STM Kings.
- Main compartments: 1 on the STM Saga; 2 on the STM Kings.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the STM Saga; No on the STM Kings.
Both have: backpack straps, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 175 accept both. 5 accept only the STM Saga, and 0 accept only the STM Kings.
Only the STM Saga fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
STM Saga vs. STM Kings: which should you pack?
The STM Kings carries 2L more than the STM Saga (20L vs. 22L), while the STM Saga is the lighter pack at 0.51kg (vs. 0.95kg). For carry-on flexibility, the STM Saga fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the STM Kings; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Saga is the better call.