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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/7jwv9g12p2/exped-skyline-15/cuh70ppa7m/l-l-bean-stowaway-pack/"
title: "Exped Skyline 15 vs L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack - One Bag Travel"
description: "Exped Skyline 15 vs L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Exped Skyline 15 vs. L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack

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

## [Exped Skyline 15](https://onebag.travel/carryon/7jwv9g12p2/exped-skyline-15/)

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

![Front facing view of the Exped Skyline 15](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601078153/carryons/exped_ekvv42.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>15 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×26×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>210D Robic HD Ripstop Nylon, PU Coated 1500mm</td><td>70D recycled polyester ripstop</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/cuh70ppa7m/l-l-bean-stowaway-pack/)

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

![Front facing view of the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990377/carryons/l-l-bean-stowaway-pack-cuh70ppa7m.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×25×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$65</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.