Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. Bellroy Shift Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×26×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 96% |
Feature by feature
| Hill People Gear Junction Pack | Feature | Bellroy Shift Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 13in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Venture-weave polyester | |
Bellroy Shift Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $169 |
Key differences between the Hill People Gear Junction Pack and Bellroy Shift Backpack
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; Removable on the Bellroy Shift Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 13in on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; 15in on the Bellroy Shift Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2 on the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; 1 on the Bellroy Shift Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 163 accept both. 18 accept only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Shift Backpack.
Only the Hill People Gear Junction Pack fits
Air Niugini, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Hill People Gear Junction Pack vs. Bellroy Shift Backpack: which should you pack?
The Hill People Gear Junction Pack carries the same capacity as the Bellroy Shift Backpack (22L vs. 22L), while the Hill People Gear Junction Pack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.25kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Hill People Gear Junction Pack fits 96% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Hill People Gear Junction Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Hill People Gear Junction Pack is the better call.