Dakine Campus Backpack 33L vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Dakine Campus Backpack 33L
| Capacity | 33 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 71% |
| Price | $86 |
Feature by feature
| Dakine Campus Backpack 33L | Feature | Bellroy Transit Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 86% RECYCLED POLYESTER, 14% NYLON | Baida Nylon |
Bellroy Transit Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×36×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 81% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L and Bellroy Transit Backpack
- Opening: Other on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L; Clamshell on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L; Top on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L; 16in on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
- Water resistant: No on the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L; Yes on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 122 accept both. 12 accept only the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L, and 31 accept only the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
Only the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Only the Bellroy Transit Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Icelandair, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Dakine Campus Backpack 33L vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack: which should you pack?
The Dakine Campus Backpack 33L carries 5L more than the Bellroy Transit Backpack (33L vs. 28L), while the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Bellroy Transit Backpack fits 81% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L; if you want to travel lighter, the Dakine Campus Backpack 33L is the better call.