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title: "Aer City Pack X-Pac vs Bellroy Transit Backpack"
description: "Aer City Pack X-Pac vs Bellroy Transit Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Aer City Pack X-Pac vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Aer City Pack X-Pac](https://onebag.travel/carryon/mqo2pv1b13/aer-city-pack-x-pac/)

by [Aer](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Aer)

![Front facing view of the Aer City Pack X-Pac](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990320/carryons/aer-city-pack-x-pac-mqo2pv1b13.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>14 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×30×12 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$180</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Aer City Pack X-Pac | Feature | Bellroy Transit Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>VX-42 X-Pac</td><td>Baida Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Bellroy Transit Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/vapzzt5rje/bellroy-transit-backpack/)

by [Bellroy](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Bellroy)

![Front facing view of the Bellroy Transit Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617405369/carryons/Bellroy_Transit_Backpack_bvl82c.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×36×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>81%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$250</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Aer City Pack X-Pac and Bellroy Transit Backpack

-   **Luggage passthrough:** Yes on the Aer City Pack X-Pac; No on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
-   **Sternum strap:** Removable on the Aer City Pack X-Pac; Yes on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, 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. 153 accept both. 25 accept only the Aer City Pack X-Pac, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Transit Backpack.

### Only the Aer City Pack X-Pac fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, American Eagle, Belavia, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Etihad Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.

## Aer City Pack X-Pac vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Bellroy Transit Backpack** carries 14L more than the **Aer City Pack X-Pac** (14L vs. 28L), while the **Aer City Pack X-Pac** is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.1kg). 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 Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer City Pack X-Pac is the better call.