Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition vs. Troubadour Pioneer Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×38×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 60% |
| Price | $199 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition | Feature | Troubadour Pioneer Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top, front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Baida Nylon | Recycled polyester |
Troubadour Pioneer Backpack
| Capacity | 24 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 49×30×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $275 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition and Troubadour Pioneer Backpack
- Opening: Clamshell on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; Other on the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; Top, front on the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; 2, side on the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 113 accept both. 0 accept only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition, and 60 accept only the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack.
Only the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Oman Air, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition vs. Troubadour Pioneer Backpack: which should you pack?
The Troubadour Pioneer Backpack carries 4L more than the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition (20L vs. 24L), while the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Troubadour Pioneer Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition is the better call.