L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack vs. L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack
| Capacity | 33 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×32×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack | Feature | L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 600-denier, bluesign®-approved recycled polyester | 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 L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack and L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack
- Compression straps: 4 on the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack; 2 on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack; Yes on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack.
- Main compartments: 5 on the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack; 4 on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 174 accept both. 3 accept only the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack, and 2 accept only the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack.
Only the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
Only the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack fits
Air Niugini, Great Lakes Airlines.
L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack vs. L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack: which should you pack?
The L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack carries 11L more than the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack (33L 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 Continental Rucksack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack; if you want to travel lighter, the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack is the better call.