Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L vs. Aer Flight Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×35×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 86% |
| Price | $330 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L | Feature | Aer Flight Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| 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 | Y |
| Material | |
| Element Coated Nylon | 1680D Cordura ballistic nylon |
Key differences between the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L and Aer Flight Pack
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L; Hideable on the Aer Flight Pack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L; No on the Aer Flight Pack.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L; 4 on the Aer Flight Pack.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, 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. 162 accept both. 0 accept only the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L, and 16 accept only the Aer Flight Pack.
Only the Aer Flight Pack fits
Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L vs. Aer Flight Pack: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L carries 6L more than the Aer Flight Pack (26L vs. 20L), while the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Flight Pack fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L is the better call.