Exped Skyline 15 vs. L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Exped Skyline 15 | Feature | L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| Y | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 210D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon, PU Coated 1500mm | 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 Exped Skyline 15 and L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Exped Skyline 15; 2 on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack.
- Opening: Clamshell on the Exped Skyline 15; Other on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Exped Skyline 15; Top on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack.
- Rain cover: Yes on the Exped Skyline 15; No on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 168 accept both. 0 accept only the Exped Skyline 15, and 8 accept only the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack.
Only the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Exped Skyline 15 vs. L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack: which should you pack?
The L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack carries 7L more than the Exped Skyline 15 (15L vs. 22L), while the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack is the better call.