SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs. Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×28×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $70 |
Feature by feature
| SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack | Feature | Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 2 | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 38L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Recycled Dura Weave | |
Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×37×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 63% |
| Price | $320 |
Key differences between the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack and Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro
- Sternum strap: No on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; Removable on the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; 16in on the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro.
- Water resistant: Yes on the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack; No on the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 119 accept both. 60 accept only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro.
Only the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia.
SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack vs. Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro carries 6L more than the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack (26L vs. 32L), while the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro; if you want to travel lighter, the SwissGear Getaway Weekend Backpack is the better call.