Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L vs. Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L
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 | Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled Dura Nylon | 420d High Tenacity Nylon 6 with Water Repellent Finish |
Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $300 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L and Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L
- Passport pocket: Side on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; Top on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; 17in on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; 2, side on the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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 8 accept only the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L.
Only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L fits
Air Niugini, Belavia, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L vs. Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L carries 2L more than the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L (28L vs. 26L), while the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Evergoods Civic Travel Bag 26L fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L is the better call.