Bellroy Classic Backpack vs. Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Classic Backpack
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.75 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $139 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Classic Backpack | Feature | Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 00% recycled polyester & nylon | Waterproof Elastic Polymer |
Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 44×31×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 76% |
| Price | $189 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Classic Backpack and Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack
- Opening: Top zip on the Bellroy Classic Backpack; Clamshell on the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack.
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack; Yes on the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Bellroy Classic Backpack; 2 on the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack; 1 on the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, 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. 143 accept both. 36 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack, and 0 accept only the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack.
Only the Bellroy Classic Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Belavia, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, easyJet, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
Bellroy Classic Backpack vs. Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack: which should you pack?
The Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack carries 10L more than the Bellroy Classic Backpack (20L vs. 30L), while the Bellroy Classic Backpack is the lighter pack at 0.75kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Bellroy Classic Backpack fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Kore Klassics Tech Travel Pack; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Classic Backpack is the better call.