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title: "Kifaru Checkpoint vs Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus"
description: "Kifaru Checkpoint vs Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Kifaru Checkpoint vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus

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

## [Kifaru Checkpoint](https://onebag.travel/carryon/7q8h5y5uyp/kifaru-checkpoint/)

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

![Front facing view of the Kifaru Checkpoint](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990484/carryons/kifaru-checkpoint-7q8h5y5uyp.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>51×28×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>71%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$350</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Kifaru Checkpoint | Feature | Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 3 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>500D Cordura</td><td>Baida Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus](https://onebag.travel/carryon/wm0zpf3pmc/bellroy-transit-backpack-plus/)

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

![Front facing view of the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1618215652/carryons/Bellroy_Transit_Backpack_Plus_pcg43x.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>38 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×38×24 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>19%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$320</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Kifaru Checkpoint and Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus

-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Kifaru Checkpoint; Removable on the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus.
-   **Main compartments:** 3 on the Kifaru Checkpoint; 4 on the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus.
-   **Water resistant:** No on the Kifaru Checkpoint; Yes on the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets.

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

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 35 accept both. 100 accept only the Kifaru Checkpoint, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus.

### Only the Kifaru Checkpoint fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air Canada, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Mesa Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Jordanian, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SpiceJet, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Tiger Airways, Trans States, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, WestJet.

## Kifaru Checkpoint vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus: which should you pack?

The **Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus** carries 10L more than the **Kifaru Checkpoint** (28L vs. 38L), while the **Kifaru Checkpoint** is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Kifaru Checkpoint** fits 71% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus; if you want to travel lighter, the Kifaru Checkpoint is the better call.