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# Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition

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 | Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Venture-weave polyester and leather</td><td>Custom-developed leather</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition](https://onebag.travel/carryon/pnz08td5em/bellroy-classic-backpack-premium-edition/)

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

![Front facing view of the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620644923/carryons/Bellroy_Classic_Back_Premium_Edition_nxpnzd.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×32×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$229</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 45 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition.

### Only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, 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. Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition: which should you pack?

The **Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus** carries 2L more than the **Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition** (22L vs. 20L), while the **Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition** is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition** 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 Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition is the better call.