STM Kings vs. Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Kings | Feature | Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester | 100% recycled polyester (RPET) yarn |
Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×28×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $236 |
Key differences between the STM Kings and Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L
- Opening: Top zip on the STM Kings; Top flap on the Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L.
- Hip belt: No on the STM Kings; Removable on the Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L.
- Sternum strap: No on the STM Kings; Removable on the Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 129 accept both. 46 accept only the STM Kings, and 1 accept only the Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L.
Only the STM Kings fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Only the Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
STM Kings vs. Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L: which should you pack?
The Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L carries 10L more than the STM Kings (22L vs. 32L), while the STM Kings is the lighter pack at 0.95kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Millican Fraser The Rucksack 32L; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Kings is the better call.