Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus vs. Speedo Printed Teamster Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $179 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus | Feature | Speedo Printed Teamster Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | Y |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 0 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Venture-weave polyester and leather | 91% Polyester/9% Nylon |
Speedo Printed Teamster Backpack
| Capacity | 0.6 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 51×39×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 58% |
| Price | $42 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus and Speedo Printed Teamster Backpack
- Hip belt: No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; Yes on the Speedo Printed Teamster Backpack.
- Sternum strap: No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; Yes on the Speedo Printed Teamster Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; 1 on the Speedo Printed Teamster Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 78 accept both. 56 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus, and 31 accept only the Speedo Printed Teamster Backpack.
Only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus 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, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Pakistan International, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet.
Only the Speedo Printed Teamster Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Enter Air, Icelandair, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus vs. Speedo Printed Teamster Backpack: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus carries 21.4L more than the Speedo Printed Teamster Backpack (22L vs. 0.6L), while the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus fits 71% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus is the better call.