Bellroy Shift Backpack vs. OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3
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 | OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Venture-weave polyester | 800x600D lightweight waterproof nylon-polyester blend |
OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×35×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 90% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Shift Backpack and OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3
- Passport pocket: No on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; Top on the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; 5 on the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; No on the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3.
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. 162 accept both. 1 accept only the Bellroy Shift Backpack, and 9 accept only the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3.
Only the Bellroy Shift Backpack fits
Cayman Airways.
Only the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3 fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Bellroy Shift Backpack vs. OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3: which should you pack?
The OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3 carries 1L more than the Bellroy Shift Backpack (22L vs. 23L), while the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3 is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.25kg). For carry-on flexibility, the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3 fits 90% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3; if you want to travel lighter, the OpposeThis Invisible Backpack 3 is the better call.