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# Tropicfeel Shell vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack

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

## [Tropicfeel Shell](https://onebag.travel/carryon/8lt74uh1o6/tropicfeel-shell/)

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

![Front facing view of the Tropicfeel Shell](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617260868/carryons/TropicFeel_Shell_gvhn9s.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>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×30×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>72%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$240</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Tropicfeel Shell | Feature | Bellroy Transit Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 4 | Compression | N |
| 40L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top, back | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Recycled polyester</td><td>Baida Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Bellroy Transit Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/vapzzt5rje/bellroy-transit-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Bellroy Transit Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617405369/carryons/Bellroy_Transit_Backpack_bvl82c.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>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×36×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>81%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$250</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Tropicfeel Shell and Bellroy Transit Backpack

-   **Compression straps:** 4 on the Tropicfeel Shell; No on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
-   **Passport pocket:** Top, back on the Tropicfeel Shell; Top on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
-   **Hip belt:** Hideable on the Tropicfeel Shell; No on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.

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

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 120 accept both. 16 accept only the Tropicfeel Shell, and 33 accept only the Bellroy Transit Backpack.

### Only the Tropicfeel Shell fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Sky Airlines.

### Only the Bellroy Transit Backpack fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Icelandair, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.

## Tropicfeel Shell vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Bellroy Transit Backpack** carries 8L more than the **Tropicfeel Shell** (20L vs. 28L), while the **Bellroy Transit Backpack** is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Bellroy Transit Backpack** fits 81% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Transit Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Transit Backpack is the better call.