Troubadour Aero Backpack vs. Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Troubadour Aero Backpack
| Capacity | 34 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×34×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $295 |
Feature by feature
| Troubadour Aero Backpack | Feature | Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| top, front | Passport | side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled polyester | Recycled Dura Nylon |
Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×27×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $260 |
Key differences between the Troubadour Aero Backpack and Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L
- Opening: Other on the Troubadour Aero Backpack; Clamshell on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L.
- Passport pocket: Top, front on the Troubadour Aero Backpack; Side on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Troubadour Aero Backpack; 16in on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 167 accept both. 2 accept only the Troubadour Aero Backpack, and 1 accept only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L.
Only the Troubadour Aero Backpack fits
Oman Air, Royal Jordanian.
Only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Troubadour Aero Backpack vs. Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L: which should you pack?
The Troubadour Aero Backpack carries 6L more than the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L (34L vs. 28L), while the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Troubadour Aero Backpack fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Troubadour Aero Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L is the better call.