Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition vs. ebags Professional Slim Weekender
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 | ebags Professional Slim Weekender |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Baida Nylon | 840D & 900D Twisted Poly High-visibility 210D orange nylon lining |
ebags Professional Slim Weekender
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 2.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 81% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition and ebags Professional Slim Weekender
- Passport pocket: Front on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; Back on the ebags Professional Slim Weekender.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; Hideable on the ebags Professional Slim Weekender.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; 17in on the ebags Professional Slim Weekender.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; 7 on the ebags Professional Slim Weekender.
Both have: luggage passthrough, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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. 113 accept both. 0 accept only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition, and 40 accept only the ebags Professional Slim Weekender.
Only the ebags Professional Slim Weekender fits
Air Asia, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition vs. ebags Professional Slim Weekender: which should you pack?
The ebags Professional Slim Weekender carries 12L more than the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition (20L vs. 32L), while the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 2.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the ebags Professional Slim Weekender fits 81% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the ebags Professional Slim Weekender; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition is the better call.