Ikea Pirving vs. STM Grace
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Ikea Pirving | Feature | STM Grace |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Ikea Pirving and STM Grace
- Opening: Other on the Ikea Pirving; Top zip on the STM Grace.
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Ikea Pirving; Yes on the STM Grace.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Ikea Pirving; 15in on the STM Grace.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Ikea Pirving; Yes on the STM Grace.
- Water resistant: No on the Ikea Pirving; Yes on the STM Grace.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 180 accept both. 8 accept only the Ikea Pirving, and 0 accept only the STM Grace.
Only the Ikea Pirving fits
Great Lakes Airlines, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, Tianjin Airlines (E145), VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Ikea Pirving vs. STM Grace: which should you pack?
The STM Grace carries 11L more than the Ikea Pirving (9L vs. 20L), while the Ikea Pirving is the lighter pack at 0.1kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ikea Pirving fits 99% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the STM Grace; if you want to travel lighter, the Ikea Pirving is the better call.