Trakke Stor vs. LL Bean Continental
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Trakke Stor | Feature | LL Bean Continental |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Waxed canvas | 1000-denier Kodra |
LL Bean Continental
| Capacity | 41 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×34×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the Trakke Stor and LL Bean Continental
- Opening: Clamshell on the Trakke Stor; Other on the LL Bean Continental.
- Sternum strap: No on the Trakke Stor; Yes on the LL Bean Continental.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Trakke Stor; No on the LL Bean Continental.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Trakke Stor; Yes on the LL Bean Continental.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 137 accept both. 35 accept only the Trakke Stor, and 0 accept only the LL Bean Continental.
Only the Trakke Stor fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat 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.
Trakke Stor vs. LL Bean Continental: which should you pack?
The LL Bean Continental carries 11L more than the Trakke Stor (30L vs. 41L), while the Trakke Stor is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Trakke Stor fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the LL Bean Continental; if you want to travel lighter, the Trakke Stor is the better call.