L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L vs. Red Oxx Air Boss
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $70 |
Feature by feature
| L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L | Feature | Red Oxx Air Boss |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| N | Backpack | N |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| recycled 600-denier polyester PFC/PFAS-free durable water repellent (DWR) | 1000 weight urethane coated, Dupont certified CORDURA® Brand Nylon |
Red Oxx Air Boss
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 46% |
| Price | $385 |
Key differences between the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L and Red Oxx Air Boss
- Passport pocket: Front on the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L; Side on the Red Oxx Air Boss.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L; 15in on the Red Oxx Air Boss.
- Main compartments: 2 on the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L; 6 on the Red Oxx Air Boss.
- Built-in organizer: No on the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L; Yes on the Red Oxx Air Boss.
- Water resistant: No on the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L; Yes on the Red Oxx Air Boss.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 87 accept both. 1 accept only the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L, and 0 accept only the Red Oxx Air Boss.
Only the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L fits
Cayman Airways.
L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L vs. Red Oxx Air Boss: which should you pack?
The Red Oxx Air Boss carries 5L more than the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L (35L vs. 40L), while the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Red Oxx Air Boss; if you want to travel lighter, the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L is the better call.