Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L vs. Aer City Pack Pro

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 28LFeatureAer City Pack Pro
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
side Passport top, side
Y Passthrough Y
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
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 exterior, or xPac

Aer City Pack Pro

by Aer
Front facing view of the Aer City Pack Pro
Capacity24 L
Weight1.2 kg
Dimensions46×31×19 cm
Airline fit94%
Price$210

Key differences between the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L and Aer City Pack Pro

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 10 accept only the Aer City Pack Pro.

Only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L fits

Great Lakes Airlines.

Only the Aer City Pack Pro fits

American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.

Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L vs. Aer City Pack Pro: which should you pack?

The Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L carries 4L more than the Aer City Pack Pro (28L vs. 24L), while the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer City Pack Pro fits 94% 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.