L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack vs. Gregory Rhune 25
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×25×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $65 |
Feature by feature
| L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack | Feature | Gregory Rhune 25 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 70D recycled polyester ripstop | 100% Recycled 300D Polyester Ripstop with C0 DWR: Designed without PFAS |
Gregory Rhune 25
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack and Gregory Rhune 25
- Compression straps: 2 on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack; No on the Gregory Rhune 25.
- Hip belt: Yes on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack; No on the Gregory Rhune 25.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack; No on the Gregory Rhune 25.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack; 1, side on the Gregory Rhune 25.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 169 accept both. 7 accept only the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack, and 0 accept only the Gregory Rhune 25.
Only the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack vs. Gregory Rhune 25: which should you pack?
The Gregory Rhune 25 carries 3L more than the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack (22L vs. 25L), while the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gregory Rhune 25; if you want to travel lighter, the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack is the better call.