North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×29×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 94% |
| Price | $140 |
Feature by feature
| North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack | Feature | Bellroy Transit Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | 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 |
| Material | |
| 300D recycled polyester tarpaulin with TPU laminate | Baida Nylon |
Bellroy Transit Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×36×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 81% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack and Bellroy Transit Backpack
- Opening: Other on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; Clamshell on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Front on the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack; Top on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
Both have: 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. 153 accept both. 25 accept only the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
Only the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack 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.
North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Transit Backpack carries 2L more than the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack (26L vs. 28L), while the Bellroy Transit Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the North Face Base Camp Voyager Daypack 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 Bellroy Transit Backpack is the better call.