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title: "Aer Travel Pack 2 Small vs Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L"
description: "Aer Travel Pack 2 Small vs Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# 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](https://onebag.travel/carryon/9xu51kf1km/aer-travel-pack-2-small/)

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

![Front facing view of the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620122261/carryons/Aer_Travel_Pack_2_Small_hkws6h.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>1.7 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>48×33×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$229</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>700D Cordura</td><td>Recycled Dura Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/oc062szsgb/bellroy-transit-workpack-pro-28l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990339/carryons/bellroy-transit-workpack-pro-28l-oc062szsgb.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>53×27×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$260</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.