Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L vs. Travel Pack 3

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

Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L

Front facing view of the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L
Capacity28 L
Weight1.1 kg
Dimensions53×27×17 cm
Airline fit89%
Price$260

Feature by feature

Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28LFeatureTravel Pack 3
Storage
N Compression Y
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
side Passport top, side
Y Passthrough Y
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt optional
removable Sternum Strap removable
Inside
16in Laptop 16in
5 Main Compartments 5
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
1, side Water Bottle Holder 1, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
Recycled Dura Nylon1680D Cordura® ballistic nylon

Travel Pack 3

by Aer
Capacity35 L
Weight1.9 kg
Dimensions55×33×23 cm
Airline fit68%
Price$249

Key differences between the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L and Travel Pack 3

Both have: luggage passthrough, 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. 129 accept both. 39 accept only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L, and 0 accept only the Travel Pack 3.

Only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L fits

Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, flybe, Great Lakes Airlines, Icelandair, InselAir, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Pakistan International, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L vs. Travel Pack 3: which should you pack?

The Travel Pack 3 carries 7L more than the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L (28L vs. 35L), while the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.9kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L fits 89% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Travel Pack 3; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L is the better call.