Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L vs. Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×27×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $260 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L | Feature | Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | 2 |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | front, side |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | hideable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled Dura Nylon | X-Pac VX42 in Black Axoflux Recycled Fabric (POLY 600D) in Black, Army Green & Blue |
Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×31×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $260 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L and Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack
- Compression straps: No on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; 2 on the Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; Front, side on the Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack.
- Hip belt: No on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; Hideable on the Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; 3 on the Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack.
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. 167 accept both. 1 accept only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L, and 0 accept only the Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack.
Only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L vs. Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack: which should you pack?
The Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack 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. 1.6kg). 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 Alpaka Gear Elements Travel Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L is the better call.