Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L vs. Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×37×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 60% |
| Price | $230 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L | Feature | Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 38L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled Dura Lite nylon | Recycled Dura Weave |
Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×37×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 63% |
| Price | $320 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L and Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L; Yes on the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L; 1, side on the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 114 accept both. 0 accept only the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L, and 5 accept only the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro.
Only the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro fits
Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian.
Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L vs. Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L carries 6L more than the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro (38L vs. 32L), while the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro fits 63% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L is the better call.