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title: "STM Kings vs ILE Radius - One Bag Travel"
description: "STM Kings vs ILE Radius: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# STM Kings vs. ILE Radius

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [STM Kings](https://onebag.travel/carryon/omhxghv52b/stm-kings/)

by [Stm](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Stm)

![Front facing view of the STM Kings](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1634094258/carryons/STM_Kings_ckyugd.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.95 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47.5×30×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| STM Kings | Feature | ILE Radius |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% polyester</td><td>1000D Cordura or xpac</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [ILE Radius](https://onebag.travel/carryon/tsqm4rx2cs/ile-radius/)

by [ILE](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=ILE)

![Front facing view of the ILE Radius](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601581743/carryons/iliradius_o2l2hr.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×28×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the STM Kings and ILE Radius

-   **Passport pocket:** No on the STM Kings; Front on the ILE Radius.
-   **Sternum strap:** No on the STM Kings; Removable on the ILE Radius.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the STM Kings; 16in on the ILE Radius.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2 on the STM Kings; 2, side on the ILE Radius.

Both have: backpack straps, 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. 0 accept only the STM Kings, and 1 accept only the ILE Radius.

### Only the ILE Radius fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

## STM Kings vs. ILE Radius: which should you pack?

The **STM Kings** carries 1L more than the **ILE Radius** (22L vs. 21L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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 STM Kings is the better call.