Aer Travel Pack 2 Small vs. Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Aer Travel Pack 2 Small
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×33×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $229 |
Feature by feature
| Aer Travel Pack 2 Small | Feature | Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top, side | Passport | side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 700D Cordura | Recycled Dura Nylon |
Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×27×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $260 |
Key differences between the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small and Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L
- Compression straps: 4 on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; No on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L.
- Passport pocket: Top, side on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; Side on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L.
- Hip belt: Optional on the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; No on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 167 accept both. 7 accept only the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small, and 1 accept only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L.
Only the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Aer Travel Pack 2 Small vs. Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L: which should you pack?
The Aer Travel Pack 2 Small carries the same capacity as the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L (28L vs. 28L), while the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L is the better call.