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# YNOT Magnetica vs. Bellroy Shift Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [YNOT Magnetica](https://onebag.travel/carryon/4e8hqg7h8z/ynot-magnetica/)

by [YNOT](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=YNOT)

![Front facing view of the YNOT Magnetica](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601601815/carryons/ynotmagnetica_pb5bcj.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>42×31×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$290</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| YNOT Magnetica | Feature | Bellroy Shift Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| front | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | 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 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>YKK AquaGuard zippers</td><td>Venture-weave polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Bellroy Shift Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/4oz6tcrfxi/bellroy-shift-backpack/)

by [Bellroy](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Bellroy)

![Front facing view of the Bellroy Shift Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620647001/carryons/Bellroy_Shift_Backpack_lnjdfn.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.25 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×30×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>86%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$169</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the YNOT Magnetica and Bellroy Shift Backpack

-   **Passport pocket:** Front on the YNOT Magnetica; No on the Bellroy Shift Backpack.
-   **Hip belt:** Optional on the YNOT Magnetica; No on the Bellroy Shift Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the YNOT Magnetica; 1 on the Bellroy Shift Backpack.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 2, side on the YNOT Magnetica; 1 on the Bellroy Shift Backpack.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 16 accept only the YNOT Magnetica, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Shift Backpack.

### Only the YNOT Magnetica fits

Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.

## YNOT Magnetica vs. Bellroy Shift Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Bellroy Shift Backpack** carries 2L more than the **YNOT Magnetica** (20L vs. 22L), while the **YNOT Magnetica** is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.25kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **YNOT Magnetica** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Shift Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the YNOT Magnetica is the better call.