Aer City Pack vs. Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer City Pack | Feature | Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon exterior | 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 Aer City Pack and Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L
- Passport pocket: Top on the Aer City Pack; Side on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L.
- Main compartments: 4 on the Aer City Pack; 5 on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 167 accept both. 11 accept only the Aer City Pack, and 1 accept only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L.
Only the Aer City Pack fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Aer City Pack vs. Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L carries 14L more than the Aer City Pack (14L vs. 28L), while the Aer City Pack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer City Pack fits 94% 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 Aer City Pack is the better call.