Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs. Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 30L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tatonka Flightcase 40
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $186 |
Feature by feature
| Tatonka Flightcase 40 | Feature | Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 30L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| T-Travel Tex Melange Eco | 100% recycled Dura Lite nylon |
Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 30L
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×36×12 cm |
| Airline fit | 84% |
| Price | $199 |
Key differences between the Tatonka Flightcase 40 and Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 30L
- Passport pocket: Front on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Top on the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 30L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Removable on the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 30L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; 16in on the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 30L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Yes on the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 30L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 149 accept both. 14 accept only the Tatonka Flightcase 40, and 9 accept only the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 30L.
Only the Tatonka Flightcase 40 fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Only the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 30L fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs. Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 30L: which should you pack?
The Tatonka Flightcase 40 carries 10L more than the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 30L (40L vs. 30L), while the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 30L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tatonka Flightcase 40 fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tatonka Flightcase 40; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 30L is the better call.