STM Kings vs. STM Grace
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Kings | Feature | STM Grace |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the STM Kings and STM Grace
- Main compartments: 2 on the STM Kings; 1 on the STM Grace.
- Built-in organizer: No on the STM Kings; Yes on the STM Grace.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the STM Kings; No on the STM Grace.
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 5 accept only the STM Grace.
Only the STM Grace fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
STM Kings vs. STM Grace: which should you pack?
The STM Kings carries 2L more than the STM Grace (22L vs. 20L), while the STM Grace is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 0.95kg). For carry-on flexibility, the STM Grace fits 95% 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 Grace is the better call.