Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus vs. Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote
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 | Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 12in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | |
| Material | |
| Venture-weave polyester and leather | 320D ECONYL® regenerated nylon Taslon, 150D Recycled polyester |
Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 0.85 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×42×14 cm |
| Airline fit | 25% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus and Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; Yes on the Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; Hideable on the Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; 12in on the Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; 2 on the Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote.
Both have: passport pocket.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 47 accept both. 87 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus, and 0 accept only the Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote.
Only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Canada, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, Interjet, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Peach, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet.
Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus vs. Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote: which should you pack?
The Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote carries 4L more than the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus (22L vs. 26L), while the Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote is the lighter pack at 0.85kg (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 Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote; if you want to travel lighter, the Pacsafe Citysafe CX ECONYL Anti-Theft Backpack Tote is the better call.