L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack vs. Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack
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 | Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 4 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | removable |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 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 | 70D Recycled Robic Nylon PFAS-free |
Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $135 |
Key differences between the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack and Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack
- Compression straps: 2 on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack; 4 on the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.
- Hip belt: Yes on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack; Removable on the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.
- Main compartments: 4 on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack; 2 on the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 176 accept both. 0 accept only the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack, and 3 accept only the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack.
Only the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack vs. Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack: which should you pack?
The Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack 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. 0.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Daypack; if you want to travel lighter, the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack is the better call.