Bellroy Apex Backpack vs. Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack
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 | Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| 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 | Coated and woven polyester |
Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack
| Capacity | 29.7 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×33×16.5 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $279 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Apex Backpack and Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Bellroy Apex Backpack; Yes on the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Bellroy Apex Backpack; No on the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 15in on the Bellroy Apex Backpack; 17in on the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack.
- Built-in organizer: No on the Bellroy Apex Backpack; Yes on the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, 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 11 accept only the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack.
Only the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Bellroy Apex Backpack vs. Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack: which should you pack?
The Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack carries 3.6999999999999993L more than the Bellroy Apex Backpack (26L vs. 29.7L), while the Bellroy Apex Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.4kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack fits 92% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Briggs and Riley Large Fold-Over Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Apex Backpack is the better call.