Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus
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 Backpack Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| 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 | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 100% recycled Dura Lite nylon | Baida Nylon |
Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×38×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 19% |
| Price | $320 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L and Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L; No on the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L; Yes on the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L; 2, side on the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus.
- Water resistant: No on the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L; Yes on the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 35 accept both. 79 accept only the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus.
Only the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L fits
Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti Nui, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Caribbean Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Conviasa, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Hainan Airlines, Icelandair, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Juneyao Airlines, Korean Air, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L carries the same capacity as the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus (38L vs. 38L), while the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L is the lighter pack at 1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Bellroy Lite Travel Pack 38L fits 60% 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.