Bellroy Apex Backpack vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Apex Backpack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×33×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $449 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Apex Backpack | Feature | Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled Baida Nylon and premium, environmentally certified leather | 300D Dual-Diamond Heather Ripstop, 500D Poly RPVB Coating |
Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L
| Capacity | 21.5 L |
| Weight | 0.66 kg |
| Dimensions | 48.5×33×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 91% |
| Price | $79 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Apex Backpack and Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L
- Opening: Other on the Bellroy Apex Backpack; Top zip on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Bellroy Apex Backpack; Yes on the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, 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. 163 accept both. 0 accept only the Bellroy Apex Backpack, and 9 accept only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L.
Only the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.
Bellroy Apex Backpack vs. Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Apex Backpack carries 4.5L more than the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L (26L vs. 21.5L), while the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the lighter pack at 0.66kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Apex Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Eagle Creek Wayfinder 20L is the better call.