Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition vs. Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition

Front facing view of the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition
Capacity20 L
Weight1 kg
Dimensions53×38×16 cm
Airline fit60%
Price$199

Feature by feature

Bellroy Transit Workpack Second EditionFeatureBellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
front Passport top
Y Passthrough Y
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
removable Sternum Strap removable
Inside
16in Laptop 16in
3 Main Compartments 5
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
1, side Water Bottle Holder 1, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
Baida NylonElement Coated Nylon

Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L

Front facing view of the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L
Capacity26 L
Weight1.1 kg
Dimensions55×35×16 cm
Airline fit86%
Price$330

Key differences between the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition and Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L

Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 110 accept both. 3 accept only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition, and 52 accept only the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L.

Only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition fits

Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.

Only the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L 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, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, 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 , Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.

Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition vs. Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L: which should you pack?

The Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L carries 6L more than the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition (20L vs. 26L), while the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition is the better call.