Gregory Nano 28L vs. L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack
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 Stowaway Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| 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 | 70D recycled polyester ripstop |
L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×25×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $65 |
Key differences between the Gregory Nano 28L and L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack
- Passport pocket: Front on the Gregory Nano 28L; Top on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Gregory Nano 28L; Yes on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Gregory Nano 28L; 4 on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack.
Both have: compression straps, 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 45 accept only the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack.
Only the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, 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 Stowaway Pack: which should you pack?
The Gregory Nano 28L carries 6L more than the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack (28L vs. 22L), while the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gregory Nano 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack is the better call.