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title: "Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition vs Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack"
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# Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition vs. Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack

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 | Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| 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 | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Baida Nylon</td><td>Available in:X-Pac X42, 500D, 1050D Ballistic Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ynae3xywz6/alpha-one-niner-whitley-backpack/)

by [Alpha One-Niner](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Alpha One-Niner)

![Front facing view of the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990332/carryons/alpha-one-niner-whitley-backpack-ynae3xywz6.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>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×28×15 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>93%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition and Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack

-   **Luggage passthrough:** Yes on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; No on the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1, side on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition; 2, side on the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, 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 63 accept only the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack.

### Only the Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, 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, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, 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, 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. Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition** carries the same capacity as the **Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack** (20L vs. 20L), while the **Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition** is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Alpha One-Niner Whitley Backpack** fits 93% 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 Bellroy Transit Workpack Second Edition is the better call.