Tortuga Outbreaker 35L vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tortuga Outbreaker 35L
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 2 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $300 |
Feature by feature
| Tortuga Outbreaker 35L | Feature | Bellroy Transit Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac VX21 | Baida Nylon |
Bellroy Transit Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×36×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 81% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L and Bellroy Transit Backpack
- Passport pocket: Front on the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; Top on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
- Hip belt: Removable on the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; No on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; 16in on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 122 accept both. 12 accept only the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L, and 31 accept only the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
Only the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Only the Bellroy Transit Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Icelandair, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Tortuga Outbreaker 35L vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack: which should you pack?
The Tortuga Outbreaker 35L carries 7L more than the Bellroy Transit Backpack (35L vs. 28L), while the Bellroy Transit Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Bellroy Transit Backpack fits 81% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tortuga Outbreaker 35L; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Transit Backpack is the better call.