STM Haven vs. STM Kings
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Haven | Feature | STM Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Polyester | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the STM Haven and STM Kings
- Main compartments: 5 on the STM Haven; 2 on the STM Kings.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the STM Haven; No on the STM Kings.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the STM Haven; 2 on the STM Kings.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 1 accept only the STM Haven, and 0 accept only the STM Kings.
Only the STM Haven fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
STM Haven vs. STM Kings: which should you pack?
The STM Kings carries 2L more than the STM Haven (20L vs. 22L), while the STM Haven is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 0.95kg). For carry-on flexibility, the STM Haven fits 93% 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 Haven is the better call.