5.11 Rush 12 vs. L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| 5.11 Rush 12 | Feature | L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | Y |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Water-resistant 1050D nylon | 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 5.11 Rush 12 and L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack
- Opening: Clamshell on the 5.11 Rush 12; Other on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the 5.11 Rush 12; Yes on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the 5.11 Rush 12; Yes on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the 5.11 Rush 12; 2, side on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 176 accept both. 3 accept only the 5.11 Rush 12, and 0 accept only the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack.
Only the 5.11 Rush 12 fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
5.11 Rush 12 vs. L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack: which should you pack?
The 5.11 Rush 12 carries 2L more than the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack (24L vs. 22L), while the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the 5.11 Rush 12 fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the 5.11 Rush 12; if you want to travel lighter, the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack is the better call.