Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus vs. Lo & Sons Hanover 2
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 | Lo & Sons Hanover 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 13in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Venture-weave polyester and leather | 600D Recycled Poly |
Lo & Sons Hanover 2
| Capacity | 21.4 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 42×30×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $238 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus and Lo & Sons Hanover 2
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; Yes on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; 13in on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; Yes on the Lo & Sons Hanover 2.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 134 accept both. 0 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus, and 46 accept only the Lo & Sons Hanover 2.
Only the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Niugini, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Gulf Air, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Australia, Volotea, Xiamen.
Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus vs. Lo & Sons Hanover 2: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus carries 0.6000000000000014L more than the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 (22L vs. 21.4L), while the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Lo & Sons Hanover 2 fits 95% 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 Lo & Sons Hanover 2 is the better call.