Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack vs. STM Grace
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 41×27×20.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $60 |
Feature by feature
| Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack | Feature | STM Grace |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Y | 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 | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% Polyester | 100% polyester |
Key differences between the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack and STM Grace
- Compression straps: Yes on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack; No on the STM Grace.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack; 15in on the STM Grace.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack; No on the STM Grace.
Both have: backpack straps, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 143 accept both. 1 accept only the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack, and 37 accept only the STM Grace.
Only the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the STM Grace fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack vs. STM Grace: which should you pack?
The Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack carries the same capacity as the STM Grace (20L vs. 20L), while the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack is the lighter pack at 0.42kg (vs. 0.6kg). 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 Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack is the better call.