Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition vs. Day Owl Backpack Pro
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 | Day Owl Backpack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top, back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Baida Nylon | waxed canvas |
Day Owl Backpack Pro
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $155 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition and Day Owl Backpack Pro
- Passport pocket: Front on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; Top, back on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; No on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; 6 on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
Both have: 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 Day Owl Backpack Pro.
Only the Day Owl Backpack Pro 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. Day Owl Backpack Pro: which should you pack?
The Day Owl Backpack Pro 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. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Day Owl Backpack Pro fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Day Owl Backpack Pro; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition is the better call.