L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack vs. Remote Equipment Alpha 31 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 | Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 36L |
| 0 | Opening | 2 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| 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 | Challenge Outdoor EPX600 |
Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack
| Capacity | 31 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 54×29×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $400 |
Key differences between the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack and Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack
- Opening: Other on the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack; Rolltop on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack.
- Hip belt: Hideable on the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack; Removable on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack; 16in on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack.
- Main compartments: 5 on the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack; 6 on the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack.
Both have: compression straps, 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. 166 accept both. 11 accept only the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack, and 0 accept only the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack.
Only the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack fits
American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack vs. Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack: which should you pack?
The L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack carries 2L more than the Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack (33L vs. 31L), while the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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 Continental Rucksack is the better call.