SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack
| Capacity | 44 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×32×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 39% |
| Price | $100 |
Feature by feature
| SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack | Feature | Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| 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 | |
| Polyester | Baida Nylon |
Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×38×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 19% |
| Price | $320 |
Key differences between the SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack and Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack; Yes on the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack; Removable on the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus.
- Laptop sleeve: 17in on the SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack; 16in on the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 35 accept both. 39 accept only the SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus.
Only the SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Mauritius, Air Tahiti Nui, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Azul Linhas, Boliviana de Aviacion, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Indigo, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, LATAM , Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, SpiceJet, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air.
SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus: which should you pack?
The SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack carries 6L more than the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus (44L vs. 38L), while the SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack fits 39% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the SwissGear Voyager USB 21.5" Travel Laptop Backpack is the better call.