L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L vs. Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L
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 | Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| 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) | Baida Nylon 75% Recycled Nylon, 15% Recycled Polyester, 5% Other materials, 5% Nylon |
Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×37×32 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $230 |
Key differences between the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L and Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L
- Passport pocket: Front on the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L; Side on the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L.
- Water resistant: No on the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L; Yes on the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 86 accept only the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L.
Only the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L fits
Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air New Zealand, Air Nostrum, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Atlas Global, Avianca , Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, British Airways, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, EVA Air, Finnair, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Onur Air, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Thai Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WOW Airlines.
L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L vs. Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L carries 20L more than the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L (35L vs. 55L), while the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L; if you want to travel lighter, the L.L.Bean Adventure Duffle 35L is the better call.