Tom Bihn Daylight vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tom Bihn Daylight
| Capacity | 16.5 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $85 |
Feature by feature
| Tom Bihn Daylight | Feature | Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Ultralight 400d Halcyon/420d nylon ripstop exterior/ 525 denier 2x2 bluesign® Ballistic nylon exterior | Custom-developed leather |
Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $229 |
Key differences between the Tom Bihn Daylight and Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition
- Passport pocket: No on the Tom Bihn Daylight; Yes on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Tom Bihn Daylight; No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 179 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Tom Bihn Daylight vs. Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition carries 3.5L more than the Tom Bihn Daylight (16.5L vs. 20L), while the Tom Bihn Daylight is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tom Bihn Daylight fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition; if you want to travel lighter, the Tom Bihn Daylight is the better call.