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

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 | Deuter UP Sydney |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 3 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1 | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| 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>300D PES Ripstop, 500D rPES</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Deuter UP Sydney](https://onebag.travel/carryon/x6qr9w1lre/deuter-up-sydney/)

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

![Front facing view of the Deuter UP Sydney](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1621568500/carryons/Deuter_UP_Sydney_py3few.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>22 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.88 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×30×16 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$150</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Bellroy Apex Backpack and Deuter UP Sydney

-   **Opening:** Other on the Bellroy Apex Backpack; Top flap on the Deuter UP Sydney.
-   **Hip belt:** No on the Bellroy Apex Backpack; Removable on the Deuter UP Sydney.
-   **Built-in organizer:** No on the Bellroy Apex Backpack; Yes on the Deuter UP Sydney.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 10 accept only the Deuter UP Sydney.

### Only the Deuter UP Sydney fits

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

## Bellroy Apex Backpack vs. Deuter UP Sydney: which should you pack?

The **Bellroy Apex Backpack** carries 4L more than the **Deuter UP Sydney** (26L vs. 22L), while the **Deuter UP Sydney** is the lighter pack at 0.88kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Deuter UP Sydney** fits 92% 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 Deuter UP Sydney is the better call.