Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs. Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L
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 38L |
|---|---|---|
| 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 38L
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×37×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 60% |
| Price | $230 |
Key differences between the Tatonka Flightcase 40 and Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L
- Passport pocket: Front on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Top on the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Removable on the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; 16in on the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Tatonka Flightcase 40; Yes on the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L.
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. 111 accept both. 52 accept only the Tatonka Flightcase 40, and 3 accept only the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L.
Only the Tatonka Flightcase 40 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, 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 , Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Only the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L fits
Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Tatonka Flightcase 40 vs. Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L: which should you pack?
The Tatonka Flightcase 40 carries 2L more than the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L (40L vs. 38L), while the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L 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 38L is the better call.