Osprey Aoede Briefpack vs. Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Osprey Aoede Briefpack
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×33×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $150 |
Feature by feature
| Osprey Aoede Briefpack | Feature | Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 840D ballistic polyester, DWR treatment | Recycled Dura Nylon |
Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×27×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $260 |
Key differences between the Osprey Aoede Briefpack and Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L
- Passport pocket: Front on the Osprey Aoede Briefpack; Side on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L.
- Backpack straps: Hideable on the Osprey Aoede Briefpack; Yes on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L.
- Sternum strap: No on the Osprey Aoede Briefpack; Removable on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Osprey Aoede Briefpack; 1, side on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 74 accept both. 4 accept only the Osprey Aoede Briefpack, and 94 accept only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L.
Only the Osprey Aoede Briefpack fits
Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska.
Only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L fits
Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Osprey Aoede Briefpack vs. Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L carries 6L more than the Osprey Aoede Briefpack (22L vs. 28L), while the Osprey Aoede Briefpack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Osprey Aoede Briefpack is the better call.