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title: "Bellroy Apex Backpack vs Timbuk2 Command - One Bag Travel"
description: "Bellroy Apex Backpack vs Timbuk2 Command: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Bellroy Apex Backpack vs. Timbuk2 Command

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Bellroy Apex Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/avrdndboko/bellroy-apex-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Bellroy Apex Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1618212133/carryons/Bellroy_Apex_Backpack_hpqehf.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>55×33×20 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>86%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$449</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Bellroy Apex Backpack | Feature | Timbuk2 Command |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 0 |
| N | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack |  |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder |  |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Recycled Baida Nylon and premium, environmentally certified leather</td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Timbuk2 Command](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ua8pihdzzj/timbuk2-command/)

by [Timbuk2](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Timbuk2)

![Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Command](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1601602126/carryons/timbukcommand_lx91mz.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>32 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>49×34×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>91%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$130</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Bellroy Apex Backpack and Timbuk2 Command

-   **Passport pocket:** No on the Bellroy Apex Backpack; Top on the Timbuk2 Command.
-   **Main compartments:** 1 on the Bellroy Apex Backpack; 5 on the Timbuk2 Command.
-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the Bellroy Apex Backpack; Yes on the Timbuk2 Command.

Both have: sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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 Timbuk2 Command.

### Only the Timbuk2 Command fits

Belavia, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, WestJet.

## Bellroy Apex Backpack vs. Timbuk2 Command: which should you pack?

The **Timbuk2 Command** carries 6L more than the **Bellroy Apex Backpack** (26L vs. 32L), while the **Timbuk2 Command** is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Timbuk2 Command** fits 91% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Timbuk2 Command; if you want to travel lighter, the Timbuk2 Command is the better call.