L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack vs. Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
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 Vagabond Jet |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| top | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 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 | 210D Robic nylon |
Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×27×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $125 |
Key differences between the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack and Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet
- Passport pocket: Top on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack; Front on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
- Hip belt: Yes on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack; No on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack; 16in on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
- Main compartments: 4 on the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack; 2 on the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet.
Both have: compression straps, 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 Vagabond Jet.
Only the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet fits
American Eagle, easyJet, Ravn Alaska.
L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack vs. Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet: which should you pack?
The Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet carries 1L more than the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack (22L vs. 23L), while the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 0.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Gossamer Gear Vagabond Jet; if you want to travel lighter, the L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack is the better call.