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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/b4242kyjdz/l-l-bean-continental-rucksack/mha9okgx7m/remote-equipment-alpha-31-pack/"
title: "L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack vs Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack"
description: "L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack vs Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/b4242kyjdz/l-l-bean-continental-rucksack/)

by [L.L.Bean](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=L.L.Bean)

![Front facing view of the L.L.Bean Continental Rucksack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990376/carryons/l-l-bean-continental-rucksack-b4242kyjdz.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>33 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×32×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$140</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>600-denier, bluesign®-approved recycled polyester</td><td>Challenge Outdoor EPX600</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Remote Equipment Alpha 31 Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mha9okgx7m/remote-equipment-alpha-31-pack/)

by [Remote Equipment](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Remote Equipment)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>31 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×29×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$400</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.