Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition vs. Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L
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 | Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Baida Nylon | |
Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×29×23 cm |
| Airline fit | 73% |
| Price | $100 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition and Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L
- Passport pocket: Front on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; Back on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; Yes on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; No on the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 81 accept both. 32 accept only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition, and 57 accept only the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L.
Only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition 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, Icelandair, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, 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 Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, 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, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Oman Air, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia.
Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition vs. Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L: which should you pack?
The Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L carries 8L more than the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition (20L vs. 28L), while the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L fits 73% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Corsurf Island Hopper Travel Backpack 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition is the better call.