LL Bean Continental vs. Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
LL Bean Continental
| Capacity | 41 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×34×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| LL Bean Continental | Feature | Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1000-denier Kodra | 1000 weight urethane coated, Dupont certified CORDURA® Brand Nylon |
Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×33×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $400 |
Key differences between the LL Bean Continental and Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack
- Passport pocket: Front on the LL Bean Continental; Side on the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the LL Bean Continental; 15in on the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the LL Bean Continental; 4 on the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 134 accept both. 3 accept only the LL Bean Continental, and 0 accept only the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack.
Only the LL Bean Continental fits
Etihad Airways, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways.
LL Bean Continental vs. Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack: which should you pack?
The LL Bean Continental carries 3L more than the Red Oxx Sky Train Convertible Backpack (41L vs. 38L), while the LL Bean Continental is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.8kg). For carry-on flexibility, the LL Bean Continental fits 72% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the LL Bean Continental; if you want to travel lighter, the LL Bean Continental is the better call.