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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/qnp9mgxav9/kathmandu-cotinga-kids-pack/we8jc3v3uo/stm-grace/"
title: "Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack vs STM Grace"
description: "Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack vs STM Grace: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack vs. STM Grace

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qnp9mgxav9/kathmandu-cotinga-kids-pack/)

by [Kathmandu](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Kathmandu)

![Front facing view of the Kathmandu Cotinga Kid's Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1627533944/carryons/Kathmandu_Cotinga_Kid_s_Pack_bxtue9.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.42 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>41×27×20.5 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>76%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$60</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>100% Polyester</td><td>100% polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [STM Grace](https://onebag.travel/carryon/we8jc3v3uo/stm-grace/)

by [Stm](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Stm)

![Front facing view of the STM Grace](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1634044887/carryons/STM_Grace_s3y2s6.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>42×29×11 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$100</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.