Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus vs. ebags Professional Slim Weekender
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 | ebags Professional Slim Weekender |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | back |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 7 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Venture-weave polyester and leather | 840D & 900D Twisted Poly High-visibility 210D orange nylon lining |
ebags Professional Slim Weekender
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 2.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×36×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 81% |
| Price | $120 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus and ebags Professional Slim Weekender
- Opening: Top zip on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; Clamshell on the ebags Professional Slim Weekender.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; Back on the ebags Professional Slim Weekender.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; Yes on the ebags Professional Slim Weekender.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; Hideable on the ebags Professional Slim Weekender.
- Sternum strap: No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; Removable on the ebags Professional Slim Weekender.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; 17in on the ebags Professional Slim Weekender.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; 7 on the ebags Professional Slim Weekender.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; Yes on the ebags Professional Slim Weekender.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; 1, side on the ebags Professional Slim Weekender.
Both have: water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 122 accept both. 12 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus, and 31 accept only the ebags Professional Slim Weekender.
Only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Only the ebags Professional Slim Weekender fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Icelandair, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
The Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus and the ebags Professional Slim Weekender are both excellent choices for a carry-on backpack, but each has its unique features and specifications. Starting with dimensions, the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus is the smaller of the two, measuring 21 inches tall, 30 inches wide, and 52 inches deep. On the other hand, the ebags Professional Slim Weekender is larger, measuring 54 inches tall, 36 inches wide, and 21 inches deep.
When it comes to weight, the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus comes in lighter at just 1 pound, while the ebags Professional Slim Weekender weighs 1.6 pounds. Capacity-wise, the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus can carry 22 liters worth of content, while the ebags Professional Slim Weekender has a more generous space of 32 liters. Another interesting thing to note is the airline compatibility. With the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus, you're limited to 65% of airlines, but the ebags Professional Slim Weekender is compatible with a whopping 98% of airlines.
Here's a bullet point comparison to make things clear:
- Size & Weight: Bellroy (21" x 30" x 52", 1lb), ebags (54" x 36" x 21", 1.6lbs)
- Capacity: Bellroy (22 liters), ebags (32 liters)
- Airline Compatibility: Bellroy (65%), ebags (98%)
- Material: Bellroy (Venture-weave polyester and leather), ebags (840D & 900D Twisted PolyHigh-visibility 210D orange nylon lining)
- Laptop Compartment Size: Bellroy (15" laptop), ebags (17" laptop)
When it comes to build quality, the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus is crafted from Venture-weave polyester and leather which offers a durable and sturdy structure. The ebags Professional Slim Weekender, on the other hand, is made of 840D & 900D Twisted PolyHigh-visibility 210D orange nylon lining, contributing to its durability and hard-wearing nature.
Finally, the laptop compartment size is another important feature for most travelers. The Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus comes with a laptop compartment that can fit a 15-inch laptop, and the ebags Professional Slim Weekender has a laptop compartment that can fit a larger, 17-inch laptop. Reviewers praised the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus for its clean aesthetics and excellent materials, while the ebags Professional Slim Weekender was noted for its functional design and easy packing. Regardless of your travel needs, both backpacks offer stellar quality and high functionality.