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title: "LL Bean Continental vs GORUCK GR2 34 - One Bag Travel"
description: "LL Bean Continental vs GORUCK GR2 34: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# LL Bean Continental vs. GORUCK GR2 34

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

## [LL Bean Continental](https://onebag.travel/carryon/fl6jeavxci/ll-bean-continental/)

![Front facing view of the LL Bean Continental](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601213486/carryons/llbeancontinental_t2urar.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>41 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×34×22 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>72%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$170</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| LL Bean Continental | Feature | GORUCK GR2 34 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| N | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1000-denier Kodra</td><td>1000D Cordura w/ 210D Back Panel</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [GORUCK GR2 34](https://onebag.travel/carryon/qpv3g2fosl/goruck-gr2-34/)

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

![Front facing view of the GORUCK GR2 34](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601600879/carryons/goruckgr2_a72nlx.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>34 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×32×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$375</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the LL Bean Continental and GORUCK GR2 34

-   **Opening:** Other on the LL Bean Continental; Clamshell on the GORUCK GR2 34.
-   **Backpack straps:** Hideable on the LL Bean Continental; Yes on the GORUCK GR2 34.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** No on the LL Bean Continental; 17in on the GORUCK GR2 34.
-   **Built-in organizer:** Yes on the LL Bean Continental; No on the GORUCK GR2 34.

Both have: passport pocket, sternum strap, water resistant.

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

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 132 accept both. 5 accept only the LL Bean Continental, and 0 accept only the GORUCK GR2 34.

### Only the LL Bean Continental fits

Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.

## LL Bean Continental vs. GORUCK GR2 34: which should you pack?

The **LL Bean Continental** carries 7L more than the **GORUCK GR2 34** (41L vs. 34L), while the **LL Bean Continental** is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.7kg). 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.