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# Bellroy Transit Backpack

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

Discontinued — limited availability

Capacity 28 L

Weight 1.1 kg 2.4 lbs

Dimensions 53×36×19 cm 20.9×14.2×7.5 in

Airline fit 81 % of airlines

![Front facing view of the Bellroy Transit Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617405369/carryons/Bellroy_Transit_Backpack_bvl82c.webp)

**Deeper stats**



<table class="table table-sm table-borderless" id="carryon-details-table"><tbody><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Litres of capacity per unit of pack weight — higher means you carry more for less.">Capacity-to-weight</span></td><td><span class="metric-value">25.5 L/kg</span> <span class="imperial-value">11.7 L/lb</span></td><td><span class="badge badge-success">High</span></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Total interior volume implied by the outer dimensions.">Cubic space</span></td><td><span class="metric-value">36.3 L</span> <span class="imperial-value">2226 in³</span></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Gap between the bag's outer volume and its rated capacity — lower packs more efficiently.">Rated vs. shell</span></td><td><span class="metric-value">8 L</span><span class="imperial-value">8 L</span></td><td><span class="badge badge-danger">High</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

**Airline Compatibility**

✈️ 81% (153/189)

This bag is within the published carry-on limit of 81% of the 189 airlines that publish one.

[Link to Manufacturer](https://bellroy.com/products/transit-backpack?color=black&material=nylon#slide-0)

## Our verdict

### Reasons to buy

-   Comfortable to use even when in full capacity.
-   Top-notch organization and layout throughout the bag.
-   Excellent construction. Quality and recyclable materials are used in creating this bag.
-   The tech compartment is raised and padded well so you know that your gadgets are truly protected.

### Things to consider

-   The quick external pocket is a bit small.
-   The curved back panel doesn't work for everyone.
-   The horizontal organization in the front pocket is kind of awkward to use.

## What reviewers said

-   "Bellroy transit 28l is a perfect balance of functionality, durability, easiness to handle and great design. If you are traveling for an extended weekend, or you are a minimalist tech nomad, this will fit perfect from under the seat of your plane straight to the closest coffee shop - with no need to go to the hotel to unload."
-   "This backpack is great! I love the quality of the material. My favorite part of the bag is all of the pockets. It’s great for travel. It works as either a quick overnight bag or is a great flight companion. It fits under the seat of the airplane."

## Reviews from around the web

**Bellroy Transit Backpack Review**
[packhacker.com](https://packhacker.com/travel-gear/bellroy/transit-backpack/)

> The Bellroy Transit Backpack is a 28L travel-focused backpack with smart organization, ample main compartment space, and a comfortable carry.

**BELLROY TRANSIT: REVIEW**
[theperfectpack.com](https://theperfectpack.com/2019/12/17/bellroy-transit-review/)

> The Bellroy Transit has been one of the most pleasant travel packs I’ve ever tested out. It looks good, it’s built well, it’s not too large, it has pockets in most of the right places, and it’s comfortable...I’ve already used the Transit for presenting at a conference, hauling four packs of beer around Queens, NY, and everything in between. And unlike many other travel packs, it never looked out of place.

**Bellroy Transit Backpack Review (28 L)**
[pangolinswithpacks.com](https://pangolinswithpacks.com/bellroy-transit-backpack-28-l-review-83299546715)

> I highly recommend the Bellroy Transit Backpack for light, one-bag travel, and I don’t use that phrase often in my reviews. It definitely is a contender with the Minaal Carry-on 2.0 for my favorite all-around travel backpack.

**BELLROY TRANSIT BACKPACK REVIEW**
[matterful.co](https://matterful.co/i/bellroy-transit-backpack/)

> The 28L Transit Backpack from Bellroy is nicely sized and well organized for big commutes, business travel and regular ol’ adventure travel. Innovative and classy bag.

## Features

<table class="table table-sm  table-borderless" id="carryon-details-table"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Storage</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a way to compress the contents to make them smaller?">Compression</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="If this carry-on expands, how much does it expand by?">Expanded Capacity</span></td><td><span>None</span></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="The type of opening does this carry-on travel backpack have in degrees.">Opening</span></td><td>Clamshell</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a dedicated passport holder?">Passport</span></td><td>Top</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a pass-through opening so you can reach the main compartments without fully opening the bag?">Passthrough</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Carry</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this have backpack straps?">Backpack</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a belt that goes around your hip to help support the weight of the bag?">Hip Belt</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry-on travel backpack have a strap that goes around your upper chest so help support the weight of the bag?">Sternum Strap</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Inside</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="What size laptop sleeve can this carry-on travel backpack fit?">Laptop</span></td><td>16in</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="The number of main compartments this bag has.  Side and small compartments don't count.">Main Compartments</span></td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does the main compartment of the carry-on travel backpack have features which help you organize?">Organizer</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" class="border-bottom"><strong>Outside</strong></td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does the backpack have a hardshell component to protect your packed items?">Hard Shell</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Does this carry on have a rain-fly to protect it from the weather?">Rain-fly</span></td><td>No</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="The number of bottle holders this bag has">Water Bottle Holder</span></td><td>2 (side)</td></tr><tr><td><span class="underline" title="Is this carry-on travel backpack made with water resistant material?">Water Resistant</span></td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><span class="underline" title="What type of material is this carry-on travel backpack made of?"><strong>Material:</strong></span><br>Baida Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Fits the carry-on limits of 153 airlines

Adria Airways Aegean Airlines Aer Lingus Aeroflot Aeromexico Air Asia Air Astana Air Baltic Air Canada Air Caraibes Air China Air Europa Air Koryo Air Macau Air Malta Air New Zealand Air Nostrum Air Serbia Air Seychelles Air Tahiti Nui Air Wisconsin AirAsiaX Alaska Airlines All Nipon Airways Allegiant Air American Airlines ANA Asiana Airlines ATA Airlines Atlas Global Austrian Avianca Azerbaijan Airlines Azul Airlines Azul Linhas Bahamasair Bangkok Airways Biman Bangladesh Blue Air British Airways Brussels Airlines Bulgaria Air Cambodia Angkor Air Caribbean Airlines Cathay Pacific Cebu Pacific China Airlines China Eastern China Southern CommutAir Conviasa Copa Airlines Croatia Air Cubana de Aviacion Czech Airlines Delta Airlines Dragonair EL AL Emirates Airlines Enter Air Ethiopian Airlines Eurowings EVA Air Fiji Airways Finnair Flair Air Frontier Airlines Garuda Indonesia Gol Linhas Aereas Hainan Airlines Hawaiian Airlines Hong Kong Airlines Iberia Icelandair Interjet Iran Air Iran Aseman Air Island Air Japan Airlines Jet2 jetBlue Airways Jetstar Airways Jetstar Asia Juneyao Airlines Korean Air Kulula Kuwait Air Liat Airlines LOT Polish Lufthansa Luxair Mahan Air Malaysia Airlines Mango Meridiana Fly Mesa Airlines Middle East Airlines Monarch Airlines Nordwind Airlines Norwegian Onur Air Pakistan International Peach PenAir Philippine Airlines Porter Airlines Qantas Airways Republic Airways Royal Air Morocco Royal Brunei Airlines Ryanair S7 SAS Scandinavian Saudi Arabian Airlines Scoot Shandong Airlines Shenzhen Airlines Sichuan Airlines SilkAir Silver Airways Singapore Airlines Skywest, Inc. South African Airways Southwest Airlines SpiceJet Spirit Airlines SriLankan Airlines Sun Country Sun Express Swiss Int'l Air Lines TAAG Angola TAM Airlines TAP Air Portugal TAROM Thai Airways Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190) Tiger Airways Trans States Travel Service Airlines TUI Turkish Airlines Ukraine International United Airlines Ural Airlines Uzbekistan Air Vietnam Airlines VIM Airlines (Closed) Virgin America Virgin Atlantic Volotea WestJet WOW Airlines Xiamen

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