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title: "Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus vs Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack"
description: "Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus vs Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a…"
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# Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus vs. Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus](https://onebag.travel/carryon/6pob8t0r02/bellroy-classic-backpack-plus/)

by [Bellroy](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Bellroy)

![Front facing view of the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620640308/carryons/Bellroy_Classic_Backpack_Plus_gnejce.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×30×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>71%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$179</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus | Feature | Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Venture-weave polyester and leather</td><td>1680D ballistic nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/l6571w2e3v/briggs-riley-convertible-duffle-backpack/)

by [Briggs & Riley](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Briggs & Riley)

![Front facing view of the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1613336186/carryons/briggs_riley_smveou.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>39 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.8 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>54×34×21 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$149</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus and Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack

-   **Opening:** Top zip on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; Clamshell on the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack.
-   **Luggage passthrough:** No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; Yes on the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; 3 on the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack.
-   **Water resistant:** Yes on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; No on the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 133 accept both. 1 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus, and 0 accept only the Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack.

### Only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus fits

WestJet.

## Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus vs. Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack** carries 17L more than the **Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus** (22L vs. 39L), while the **Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus** is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.8kg). 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 Briggs & Riley - Convertible Duffle Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus is the better call.