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title: "Bellroy Shift Backpack vs Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack"
description: "Bellroy Shift Backpack vs Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Bellroy Shift Backpack vs. Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack

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

## [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>

## Feature by feature

| Bellroy Shift Backpack | Feature | Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 2 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Venture-weave polyester</td><td>Cordura 420D Packcloth</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/7h6n8fumu7/wave-booster-rolltop-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990462/carryons/wave-booster-rolltop-backpack-7h6n8fumu7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>35 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×31×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Bellroy Shift Backpack and Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack

-   **Opening:** Top flap on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; Rolltop on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; 2 on the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1 on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; 2, side on the Wave Booster Rolltop 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. 0 accept only the Bellroy Shift Backpack, and 6 accept only the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack.

### Only the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack fits

Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.

## Bellroy Shift Backpack vs. Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack** carries 13L more than the **Bellroy Shift Backpack** (22L vs. 35L), while the **Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack** is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.25kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack** fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Wave Booster Rolltop Backpack is the better call.