Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. STM Kings
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L
| Capacity | 21.5 L |
| Weight | 0.66 kg |
| Dimensions | 48.5×33×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $79 |
Feature by feature
| Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L | 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 |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L and STM Kings
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; No on the STM Kings.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; 2 on the STM Kings.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L; 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. 172 accept both. 0 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L, and 3 accept only the STM Kings.
Only the STM Kings fits
Air Niugini, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L vs. STM Kings: which should you pack?
The STM Kings carries 0.5L more than the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L (21.5L vs. 22L), while the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the lighter pack at 0.66kg (vs. 0.95kg). For carry-on flexibility, the STM Kings 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 Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the better call.