Aer City Pack X-Pac vs. Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Feature by feature
| Aer City Pack X-Pac | Feature | Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | |
| None | Expanded Capacity | 38L |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| VX-42 X-Pac | Recycled Dura Weave |
Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×37×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 63% |
| Price | $320 |
Key differences between the Aer City Pack X-Pac and Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Aer City Pack X-Pac; 1, side on the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro.
- Water resistant: Yes on the Aer City Pack X-Pac; No on the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 119 accept both. 59 accept only the Aer City Pack X-Pac, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro.
Only the Aer City Pack X-Pac fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Copa Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EVA Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, LATAM , Liat Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia.
Aer City Pack X-Pac vs. Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro carries 18L more than the Aer City Pack X-Pac (14L vs. 32L), while the Aer City Pack X-Pac is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer City Pack X-Pac fits 94% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer City Pack X-Pac is the better call.