Dakine Campus Backpack 33L vs. LL Bean Continental
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Dakine Campus Backpack 33L
| Capacity | 33 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $86 |
Feature by feature
| Dakine Campus Backpack 33L | Feature | LL Bean Continental |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 86% RECYCLED POLYESTER, 14% NYLON | 1000-denier Kodra |
LL Bean Continental
| Capacity | 41 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×34×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $170 |
Key differences between the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L and LL Bean Continental
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L; Hideable on the LL Bean Continental.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L; 3 on the LL Bean Continental.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L; No on the LL Bean Continental.
- Water resistant: No on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L; Yes on the LL Bean Continental.
Both have: passport pocket, sternum strap, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 133 accept both. 1 accept only the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L, and 4 accept only the LL Bean Continental.
Only the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L fits
Liat Airlines.
Only the LL Bean Continental fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Dakine Campus Backpack 33L vs. LL Bean Continental: which should you pack?
The LL Bean Continental carries 8L more than the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L (33L vs. 41L), while the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the LL Bean Continental fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the LL Bean Continental; if you want to travel lighter, the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L is the better call.