Bellroy Shift Backpack vs. Arc'Teryx Granville 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 | Arc'Teryx Granville 20 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Venture-weave polyester | N400r-AC² nylon 6 ripstop |
Arc'Teryx Granville 20
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Shift Backpack and Arc'Teryx Granville 20
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; Yes on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; No on the Arc'Teryx Granville 20.
Both have: backpack straps, 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 4 accept only the Arc'Teryx Granville 20.
Only the Arc'Teryx Granville 20 fits
Liat Airlines, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Bellroy Shift Backpack vs. Arc'Teryx Granville 20: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Shift Backpack carries 2L more than the Arc'Teryx Granville 20 (22L vs. 20L), while the Bellroy Shift Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.25kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Arc'Teryx Granville 20 fits 88% 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 Bellroy Shift Backpack is the better call.