Gregory Nano 28L vs. L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Gregory Nano 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×31×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 69% |
| Price | $101 |
Feature by feature
| Gregory Nano 28L | Feature | L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | hideable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D High Density 40% Recycled Nylon / 450D 100% recycled Polyester with C0 DWR | 600-denier, bluesign®-approved recycled polyester |
L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack
| Capacity | 33 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×32×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $140 |
Key differences between the Gregory Nano 28L and L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack
- Compression straps: 2 on the Gregory Nano 28L; 4 on the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Gregory Nano 28L; Top on the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Gregory Nano 28L; Hideable on the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Gregory Nano 28L; 5 on the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 131 accept both. 0 accept only the Gregory Nano 28L, and 46 accept only the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack.
Only the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Gregory Nano 28L vs. L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack: which should you pack?
The L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack carries 5L more than the Gregory Nano 28L (28L vs. 33L), while the Gregory Nano 28L is the lighter pack at 0.6kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack; if you want to travel lighter, the Gregory Nano 28L is the better call.