Bellroy Shift Backpack vs. ILE Flaptop
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 | ILE Flaptop |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | Y |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 3 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Venture-weave polyester | 1000D Cordura |
ILE Flaptop
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 0 kg |
| Dimensions | 50.8×30.5×20.3 cm |
| Airline fit | 72% |
| Price | $280 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Shift Backpack and ILE Flaptop
- Compression straps: No on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; Yes on the ILE Flaptop.
- Passport pocket: No on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; Yes on the ILE Flaptop.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Bellroy Shift Backpack; 2 on the ILE Flaptop.
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. 130 accept both. 33 accept only the Bellroy Shift Backpack, and 6 accept only the ILE Flaptop.
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 ILE Flaptop fits
Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Bellroy Shift Backpack vs. ILE Flaptop: which should you pack?
The ILE Flaptop carries 10L more than the Bellroy Shift Backpack (22L vs. 32L), and the two are closely matched on weight. 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 ILE Flaptop; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Shift Backpack is the better call.