Aer Travel Pack 2 vs. Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer Travel Pack 2 | Feature | Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 38L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| Grey: 900D eco-dyed polyester Black / Blue: 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior | 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 Aer Travel Pack 2 and Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro
- Hip belt: Optional on the Aer Travel Pack 2; No on the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Aer Travel Pack 2; 4 on the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Aer Travel Pack 2; No on the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 80 accept both. 50 accept only the Aer Travel Pack 2, and 39 accept only the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro.
Only the Aer Travel Pack 2 fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Only the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Etihad Airways, Icelandair, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Aer Travel Pack 2 vs. Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro: which should you pack?
The Aer Travel Pack 2 carries 1L more than the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro (33L vs. 32L), while the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.7kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Travel Pack 2 fits 69% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Aer Travel Pack 2; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro is the better call.