Bellroy Shift Backpack vs. DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack
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 | DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| 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 | CORDURA® CLASSIC FABRIC |
DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack
| Capacity | 23 L |
| Weight | 1.68 kg |
| Dimensions | 45.72×30.48×15.24 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $275 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Shift Backpack and DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack
- Compression straps: No on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; Yes on the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; Yes on the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; Yes on the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack.
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 14 accept only the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack.
Only the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack fits
American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Bellroy Shift Backpack vs. DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack: which should you pack?
The DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack carries 1L more than the Bellroy Shift Backpack (22L vs. 23L), while the Bellroy Shift Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.25kg (vs. 1.68kg). For carry-on flexibility, the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the DSPTCH Camera Ruckpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Shift Backpack is the better call.