tomtoc TechPack-T73 vs. Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
tomtoc TechPack-T73
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×31×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $200 |
Feature by feature
| tomtoc TechPack-T73 | Feature | Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front, side | Passport | side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | 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 | |
| X-Pac front panel, cordura(?) mix | 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 tomtoc TechPack-T73 and Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L
- Passport pocket: Front, side on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; Side on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the tomtoc TechPack-T73; Removable on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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 tomtoc TechPack-T73, and 1 accept only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L.
Only the tomtoc TechPack-T73 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.
tomtoc TechPack-T73 vs. Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L: which should you pack?
The tomtoc TechPack-T73 carries 2L more than the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L (30L vs. 28L), while the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the tomtoc TechPack-T73 fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the tomtoc TechPack-T73; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L is the better call.