Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L
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 Pro Pack 24L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Element Coated Nylon | 840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon |
Key differences between the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L and Aer Pro Pack 24L
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L; Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L; 4 on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L; 2, side on the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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. 162 accept both. 0 accept only the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L, and 12 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 24L.
Only the Aer Pro Pack 24L fits
Belavia, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Liat Airlines, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Scoot, Tiger Airways, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L vs. Aer Pro Pack 24L: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L carries 2L more than the Aer Pro Pack 24L (26L vs. 24L), while the Bellroy Venture Travel Pack 26L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer Pro Pack 24L fits 92% 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.