STM Kings vs. Fjallraven Raven 28
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Kings | Feature | Fjallraven Raven 28 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 28
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×36×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 84% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the STM Kings and Fjallraven Raven 28
- Passport pocket: No on the STM Kings; Top on the Fjallraven Raven 28.
- Main compartments: 2 on the STM Kings; 4 on the Fjallraven Raven 28.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the STM Kings; 2, side on the Fjallraven Raven 28.
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. 158 accept both. 17 accept only the STM Kings, and 0 accept only the Fjallraven Raven 28.
Only the STM Kings fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Regional Express, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.
STM Kings vs. Fjallraven Raven 28: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Raven 28 carries 6L more than the STM Kings (22L vs. 28L), while the STM Kings is the lighter pack at 0.95kg (vs. 1kg). 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 Fjallraven Raven 28; if you want to travel lighter, the STM Kings is the better call.