Bellroy Shift Backpack vs. HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20
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 | HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Venture-weave polyester | 210 D Ripstop Nylon Melange with PEVR lamination |
HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.74 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 70% |
| Price | $169 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Shift Backpack and HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20
- Opening: Top flap on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; Top zip on the HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; Yes on the HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20.
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. 130 accept both. 33 accept only the Bellroy Shift Backpack, and 3 accept only the HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20.
Only the Bellroy Shift Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Only the HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20 fits
Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Bellroy Shift Backpack vs. HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Shift Backpack carries 2L more than the HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20 (22L vs. 20L), while the HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20 is the lighter pack at 0.74kg (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 Bellroy Shift Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the HEIMPLANET Motion Arc 20 is the better call.