Bellroy Shift Backpack vs. Nordace Eliz
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 Eliz |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Venture-weave polyester | Nylon & Microfiber Leather |
Key differences between the Bellroy Shift Backpack and Nordace Eliz
- Passport pocket: No on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; Yes on the Nordace Eliz.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; Yes on the Nordace Eliz.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; No on the Nordace Eliz.
Both have: backpack straps, 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 16 accept only the Nordace Eliz.
Only the Nordace Eliz fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Bellroy Shift Backpack vs. Nordace Eliz: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Shift Backpack carries 4L more than the Nordace Eliz (22L vs. 18L), while the Nordace Eliz is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.25kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Nordace Eliz fits 95% 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 Nordace Eliz is the better call.