L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack vs. Yeti Ranchero 22L
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 | Yeti Ranchero 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 70D recycled polyester ripstop | TuffSkin nylon. |
Key differences between the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack and Yeti Ranchero 22L
- Luggage passthrough: No on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack; Yes on the Yeti Ranchero 22L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack; Removable on the Yeti Ranchero 22L.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack; 15in on the Yeti Ranchero 22L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack; 2 on the Yeti Ranchero 22L.
Both have: compression straps, passport pocket, backpack straps, 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 0 accept only the Yeti Ranchero 22L.
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.
L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack vs. Yeti Ranchero 22L: which should you pack?
The L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack carries the same capacity as the Yeti Ranchero 22L (22L vs. 22L), while the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1.5kg). 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.