REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 vs. Bellroy Shift Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
REI Co-op Flash Pack 22
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $60 |
Feature by feature
| REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 | Feature | Bellroy Shift Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| top | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled nylon (bluesign®;-approved) | 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 REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 and Bellroy Shift Backpack
- Passport pocket: Top on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22; No on the Bellroy Shift Backpack.
- Hip belt: Yes on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22; No on the Bellroy Shift Backpack.
- Main compartments: 3 on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22; 1 on the Bellroy Shift Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22; 1 on the Bellroy Shift Backpack.
- Water resistant: No on the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22; Yes on the Bellroy Shift Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve.
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. 13 accept only the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Shift Backpack.
Only the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 vs. Bellroy Shift Backpack: which should you pack?
The REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 carries the same capacity as the Bellroy Shift Backpack (22L vs. 22L), while the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 is the lighter pack at 0.4kg (vs. 1.25kg). For carry-on flexibility, the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22; if you want to travel lighter, the REI Co-op Flash Pack 22 is the better call.