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# Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus

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

Capacity 38 L

Weight 1.5 kg 3.3 lbs

Dimensions 55×38×24 cm 21.7×15×9.4 in

Airline fit 19 % of airlines

![Front facing view of the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1618215652/carryons/Bellroy_Transit_Backpack_Plus_pcg43x.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">25.3 L/kg</span> <span class="imperial-value">11.5 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">50.2 L</span> <span class="imperial-value">3060 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">12 L</span><span class="imperial-value">12 L</span></td><td><span class="badge badge-danger">High</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

**Airline Compatibility**

✈️ 19% (35/189)

This bag is within the published carry-on limit of 19% of the 189 airlines that publish one.

[Link to Manufacturer](https://bellroy.com/products/transit-backpack-plus?color=nightsky&material=baida_nylon#slide-7)

## Our verdict

### Reasons to buy

-   Truly comfortable to use because of the good padding of the harness system and back panel.
-   Well-thought organization throughout the bag.
-   A sleek and minimalistic aesthetics that is quite stylish.
-   Eco-friendly materials are used in creating this pack so you know you are doing your "part."

### Things to consider

-   Can be a bit pricey compared to other bags.

## Reviews from around the web

**Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus Review**
[www.travelingsalseros.com](https://www.travelingsalseros.com/blog/bellroy-transit-backpack-plus-review)

> ​Review of the Bellroy Transit Backpack plus which is a very impressive 38L travel pack that offers a minimal and stylish aesthetic, tons of comfort, a great organizational layout and just the right amount of space for one bag travel. If you are looking for a premium and versatile backpack for travel this will be tough to beat.

**Best Carry-On Bag 2020**
[www.carryology.com](https://www.carryology.com/projects/carry-awards/best-carry-on-bag-2020-travel-champion/)

> The Transit Plus is everything you can want in a travel pack: excellent access, considered organization, comfort, and understated timeless aesthetics that move through scenarios and match your ever-changing garb with ease.

## 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>Removable</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 35 airlines

Adria Airways Aegean Airlines Aer Lingus Aeroflot Aeromexico Air Astana Air Caraibes Air New Zealand Air Nostrum Atlas Global Azul Airlines British Airways Czech Airlines EL AL Finnair Frontier Airlines Gol Linhas Aereas Iberia Interjet Island Air Japan Airlines Jet2 Kuwait Air Middle East Airlines Monarch Airlines Onur Air Peach PenAir Southwest Airlines Spirit Airlines Sun Country Thai Airways Travel Service Airlines Virgin America WOW Airlines

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