STM Kings vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| STM Kings | Feature | Fjallraven Greenland Top Large |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% polyester | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the STM Kings and Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
- Main compartments: 2 on the STM Kings; 1 on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
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. 167 accept both. 8 accept only the STM Kings, and 1 accept only the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
Only the STM Kings fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Only the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
STM Kings vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top Large: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Greenland Top Large carries 8L more than the STM Kings (22L vs. 30L), while the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.95kg). 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 Greenland Top Large; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large is the better call.