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title: "Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L vs Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L"
description: "Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L vs Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L vs. Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L

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

## [Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/oc062szsgb/bellroy-transit-workpack-pro-28l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990339/carryons/bellroy-transit-workpack-pro-28l-oc062szsgb.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>53×27×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>89%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$260</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L | Feature | Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 5 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | N |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Recycled Dura Nylon</td><td>100% recycled polyester</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/w7ks4hzcom/stio-basin-xt-travel-pack-30l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990439/carryons/stio-basin-xt-travel-pack-30l-w7ks4hzcom.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.6 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×31×23 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>70%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$200</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L and Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L

-   **Passport pocket:** Side on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; Top on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.
-   **Backpack straps:** Yes on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; Hideable on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 16in on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; 17in on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.
-   **Built-in organizer:** Yes on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; No on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.
-   **Water resistant:** Yes on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; No on the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.

Both have: luggage passthrough, sternum strap, water bottle pockets.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 132 accept both. 36 accept only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L, and 0 accept only the Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L.

### 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, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.

## Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L vs. Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L: which should you pack?

The **Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L** carries 2L more than the **Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L** (28L vs. 30L), 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 Stio Basin XT Travel Pack 30L; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L is the better call.