STM Kings vs. Fjallraven Raven 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Kings | Feature | Fjallraven Raven 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester | G-1000 HeavyDuty |
Fjallraven Raven 20L
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the STM Kings and Fjallraven Raven 20L
- Passport pocket: No on the STM Kings; Top on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
- Main compartments: 2 on the STM Kings; 4 on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the STM Kings; 2, side on the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
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. 0 accept only the STM Kings, and 6 accept only the Fjallraven Raven 20L.
Only the Fjallraven Raven 20L fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
STM Kings vs. Fjallraven Raven 20L: which should you pack?
The STM Kings carries 2L more than the Fjallraven Raven 20L (22L vs. 20L), while the Fjallraven Raven 20L is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 0.95kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Raven 20L fits 96% 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 Fjallraven Raven 20L is the better call.