Bellroy Shift Backpack vs. Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Shift Backpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.25 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $169 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Shift Backpack | Feature | Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Venture-weave polyester | 420D nylon outer with UTS waterproofing, 100D Robic® Dynatec weave interior liners/dividers |
Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×25×25 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Shift Backpack and Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack
- Opening: Top flap on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; Other on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; 13in on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; 4 on the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 73 accept both. 90 accept only the Bellroy Shift Backpack, and 3 accept only the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack.
Only the Bellroy Shift Backpack fits
Aer Lingus, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack fits
Etihad Airways, Great Lakes Airlines, Qatar Airways.
Bellroy Shift Backpack vs. Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack: which should you pack?
The Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack carries 8L more than the Bellroy Shift Backpack (22L vs. 30L), while the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.7kg (vs. 1.25kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Bellroy Shift Backpack fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Matador SEG30 Segmented Backpack is the better call.