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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/cuh70ppa7m/l-l-bean-stowaway-pack/hs9q833p2l/osprey-tropos-32/"
title: "L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack vs Osprey Tropos 32 - One Bag Travel"
description: "L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack vs Osprey Tropos 32: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack vs. Osprey Tropos 32

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/cuh70ppa7m/l-l-bean-stowaway-pack/)

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

![Front facing view of the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990377/carryons/l-l-bean-stowaway-pack-cuh70ppa7m.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×25×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$65</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack | Feature | Osprey Tropos 32 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | Y |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>70D recycled polyester ripstop</td><td>bluesign® APPROVED 210D recycled honey comb contrast nylon, PFAS-free DWR</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Osprey Tropos 32](https://onebag.travel/carryon/hs9q833p2l/osprey-tropos-32/)

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

![Front facing view of the Osprey Tropos 32](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990496/carryons/osprey-tropos-32-hs9q833p2l.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×32×28 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>14%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack and Osprey Tropos 32

-   **Compression straps:** 2 on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack; 4 on the Osprey Tropos 32.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack; 15in on the Osprey Tropos 32.
-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack; Yes on the Osprey Tropos 32.
-   **Water resistant:** Yes on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack; No on the Osprey Tropos 32.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, hip belt, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 26 accept both. 150 accept only the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack, and 0 accept only the Osprey Tropos 32.

### Only the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

## L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack vs. Osprey Tropos 32: which should you pack?

The **Osprey Tropos 32** carries 10L more than the **L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack** (22L vs. 32L), while the **L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack** is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Osprey Tropos 32; if you want to travel lighter, the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack is the better call.