Gregory Alpaca 40 vs. Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Gregory Alpaca 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 57.9×33.8×28.7 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| Gregory Alpaca 40 | Feature | Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| side | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| removable | Backpack | N |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 40% Recycled 900D Polyester Ripstop with TPU Weather resistant coating | Baida Nylon 75% Recycled Nylon, 15% Recycled Polyester, 5% Other materials, 5% Nylon |
Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×37×32 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $230 |
Key differences between the Gregory Alpaca 40 and Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L
- Backpack straps: Removable on the Gregory Alpaca 40; No on the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L.
- Main compartments: 3 on the Gregory Alpaca 40; 2 on the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L.
Both have: passport pocket, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Gregory Alpaca 40 vs. Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L carries 15L more than the Gregory Alpaca 40 (40L vs. 55L), while the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Gregory Alpaca 40 fits 1% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L is the better call.