Customer Reviews L.L.Bean Stowaway Pack

I grab this backpack for a first time trip to Disney World. The ability to pack it into a small carrying bag was one of the features that sold me but I ended up wearing it as a backpack everywhere I went with it because it was so lightweight and carried all the little things I needed for my days in the park and on the plane. The backpack fit great in the storage areas on the rides, between my legs in tighter ride seats, and under the plane seats. The material held up pretty well in the rain and the straps were very comfortable! I'm looking forward to bringing this backpack along on future trips!

This small day pack does the trick for day hikes! Have used it as a carry on (a little small for that) and on day hiking out west. It holds all of my gear and is comfortable on the shoulders. I recommend this bag

Packs flat ...holds enough items for day trip. Sturdy construction.

I've had an earlier version of the stowaway pack for years and it's seen a lot of use. The only problem is that the side pockets are too short and loose to hold a water bottle. When I saw this new version, I decided to give it a try and I love it! Not only is my water bottle secure, but the pack has lots of pockets for organizing stuff. I like it so much that I ordered one for my husband and he gives it a thumbs up as well.

I needed a lightweight day pack for travel and this is perfect.

This pack is a GREAT day pack AND a great value. I LOVE that I can reach my water bottles without having to take it off! I possibly wear it a little "lower/looser" than some, but it's absolutely perfect for the weight and convenience. The waist belt could have been possibly padded at the pack area and a little wider strap, but NO ISSUE at all. Love the chest strap too!

Good, light day pack for holding a few essentials. Zippers and straps work well, and well positioned.

Very happy with this backpack. I wanted something fairly thin and lightweight without the bulky padding, that would be a good fit to carry inside my bicycle pannier. I haven't had it for very long, but it seems well made and is working well for my purposes.

I used this pack on my trip to Orlando. It folds up small enough to store in my carry on but was a great size for the pool, farmers market trip and exploring the town.

Great backpack for hikes. Lots of pockets. Nice and lightweight. It has two zipper pockets on the outside and one on the inside, to store keys, wallet, etc.

This is a great pack which folds into itself. Zappos is the best source for all products. Been using them for years

I have had this pack for many years. It has traveled with my all over tbe world.

This is perfect for day hikes and the side pockets are deep enough that your water bottle doesn't fall out (a big plus for me). But the most important attribute is its comfort on my back!

Took this bag on a trip to Colorado. It was lightweight but sturdy. Used it in the airport and for day hikes and it was great. I'm thinking of buying another for my son.

Wore this during a roadtrip across California. I packed up small but was plenty large for everything I needed. I was also surprisingly comfortable and light weight. I easily fit 2 10 oz water bottles on the sides which I could reach without taking the pack off. I would definitely buy it again.

Very comfortable for traveling, I always find other bags have very thick straps that start to hurt and this was perfect and a great size that fit just enough when traveling and used as a carry on.

Love that it folds up into a small pocket! Go Bean

This is well made and a great grab and go bag! Using for day trips and it is perfect Brought blue and it's a great color. Will be getting a second one!

Great lightweight backpack for travel and walking about town

This is a great day pack. Water bottles stayed in place. Plenty of room for what I needed to have for the adventure of the day!

Purchased for an upcoming trip and so far it meets the expectations. I'm excited to use it on my vacation!

Just the right side for use when we travel. Holds extra clothes and immediate travel needs.

Perfect size and weight for skiing. I have purchased 3 so far, and will likely be buying more

This is my second Stowaway pack. My husband has confiscated the first pack we bought about 6 years ago. The pack is great for so many things. we initially use the first pack for biking but found out that it can be used for traveling, day hiking, and to pack pickle ball racket and supplies. I love the outer pocket that I call the kangaroo pocket, I can stuff a jacket into the pocket and have easy access to it while hiking. There are many other pockets as well, so the organization is great! For traveling I just roll the pack and put it into the bottom of my suitcase. I feel this takes up less space than folding it into its pouch. The difference between my new pack and the older one is the water bottle holders have elastic but not the cinch string so yes when you bend over the bottles can fall out. And the newer version has the ability to hold a water bladder, but it does not say what size. Not sure how this will work as I have not tried it yet. It's a great all-around little pack. I really like it!

Easy to clean. It is a great size. This is my second bag, different color. Wears well