Bellroy Shift Backpack vs. Nordace Comino Travelpack
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 | Nordace Comino Travelpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Venture-weave polyester | Polyester, Micro-fiber vegan leather |
Nordace Comino Travelpack
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.29 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $178 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Shift Backpack and Nordace Comino Travelpack
- Opening: Top flap on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; Top zip on the Nordace Comino Travelpack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; Yes on the Nordace Comino Travelpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; 3 on the Nordace Comino Travelpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 163 accept both. 0 accept only the Bellroy Shift Backpack, and 4 accept only the Nordace Comino Travelpack.
Only the Nordace Comino Travelpack fits
Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Bellroy Shift Backpack vs. Nordace Comino Travelpack: which should you pack?
The Nordace Comino Travelpack carries 2L more than the Bellroy Shift Backpack (22L vs. 24L), while the Bellroy Shift Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.25kg (vs. 1.29kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nordace Comino Travelpack fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Nordace Comino Travelpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Shift Backpack is the better call.