Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L vs. Ministry of Supply Boston One
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 | Ministry of Supply Boston One |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, internal |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled Dura Lite nylon | 900D 100% polyester shell |
Ministry of Supply Boston One
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L and Ministry of Supply Boston One
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L; Yes on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L; No on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L; 1, internal on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Water resistant: No on the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L; Yes on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, laptop sleeve.
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 61 accept only the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
Only the Ministry of Supply Boston One fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Etihad Airways, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Oman Air, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Jordanian, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia.
Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L vs. Ministry of Supply Boston One: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L carries 10L more than the Ministry of Supply Boston One (38L vs. 28L), while the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ministry of Supply Boston One fits 93% 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.