Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition vs. Aer Pro Slim Pack

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 EditionFeatureAer Pro Slim Pack
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
front Passport front
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 Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
1, side Water Bottle Holder 1, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
Baida Nylon840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon

Aer Pro Slim Pack

by Aer
Front facing view of the Aer Pro Slim Pack
Capacity13 L
Weight0.9 kg
Dimensions43×31×10 cm
Airline fit95%
Price$140

Key differences between the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition and Aer Pro Slim Pack

Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 113 accept both. 0 accept only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition, and 66 accept only the Aer Pro Slim Pack.

Only the Aer Pro Slim Pack fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Tahiti, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, 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, easyJet, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, 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, Ravn Alaska, 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. Aer Pro Slim Pack: which should you pack?

The Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition carries 7L more than the Aer Pro Slim Pack (20L vs. 13L), while the Aer Pro Slim Pack is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Pro Slim Pack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Pro Slim Pack is the better call.