Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition vs. Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack
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 | Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| 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 Nylon | X-Pac VX42 in Black Axoflux Recycled Fabric (POLY 600D) in Black, Army Green & Blue |
Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $260 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition and Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; 2 on the Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; Front, side on the Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; Hideable on the Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack.
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 Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack.
Only the Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack 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. Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack carries 15L more than the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition (20L vs. 35L), while the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack fits 88% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition is the better call.