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title: "Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition vs Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac"
description: "Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition vs Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition vs. Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac

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

## [Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition](https://onebag.travel/carryon/57d1gz3v6t/bellroy-transit-workpack-second-edition/)

by [Bellroy](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Bellroy)

![Front facing view of the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990339/carryons/bellroy-transit-workpack-second-edition-57d1gz3v6t.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×38×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>60%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$199</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition | Feature | Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| front | Passport | top, side |
| 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Baida Nylon</td><td>VX-42 X-Pac (also in 1680D Cordura)</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ti7si2k4oi/aer-duffel-pack-3-x-pac/)

by [Aer](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Aer)

![Front facing view of the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990321/carryons/aer-duffel-pack-3-x-pac-ti7si2k4oi.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>21 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×30×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>88%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$210</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition and Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac

-   **Opening:** Clamshell on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; Other on the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac.
-   **Passport pocket:** Front on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; Top, side on the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; 5 on the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac.

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. 113 accept both. 0 accept only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition, and 54 accept only the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac.

### Only the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac 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, 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, 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. Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac: which should you pack?

The **Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac** carries 1L more than the **Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition** (20L vs. 21L), while the **Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition** is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac** fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Duffel Pack 3 X-Pac; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition is the better call.