L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack vs. Osprey Transporter Carryon 44
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 | Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 70D recycled polyester ripstop | Recycled 100-denier x 210-denier high-tenacity nylon |
Osprey Transporter Carryon 44
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×25×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 75% |
| Price | $160 |
Key differences between the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack and Osprey Transporter Carryon 44
- Sternum strap: Yes on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack; Removable on the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44.
- Main compartments: 4 on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack; 6 on the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44.
- Built-in organizer: No on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack; Yes on the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 139 accept both. 37 accept only the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack, and 2 accept only the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44.
Only the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 fits
Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack vs. Osprey Transporter Carryon 44: which should you pack?
The L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack carries the same capacity as the Osprey Transporter Carryon 44 (22L vs. 22L), 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 L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack is the better call.