Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus vs. Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack
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 | Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Venture-weave polyester and leather | 1000D Polina with wax coating, 150D Recycled polyester |
Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.05 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×32×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus and Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack
- Built-in organizer: No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; Yes on the Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus; 2 on the Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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 40 accept only the Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack.
Only the Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, 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. Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack: which should you pack?
The Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack carries 3L more than the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus (22L vs. 25L), while the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.05kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus is the better call.