Away The Zip Backpack vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Away The Zip Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×30.5×15 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $236 |
Feature by feature
| Away The Zip Backpack | Feature | Bellroy Classic Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Nylon with leather | 00% recycled polyester & nylon |
Bellroy Classic Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.75 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $139 |
Key differences between the Away The Zip Backpack and Bellroy Classic Backpack
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Away The Zip Backpack; No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Away The Zip Backpack; 16in on the Bellroy Classic Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: 1 on the Away The Zip Backpack; No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Away The Zip Backpack vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack: which should you pack?
The Away The Zip Backpack carries the same capacity as the Bellroy Classic Backpack (20L vs. 20L), while the Bellroy Classic Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.75kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Away The Zip Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Away The Zip Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Classic Backpack is the better call.