Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L vs. Day Owl Backpack Pro
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 | Day Owl Backpack Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | top, back |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| 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 | waxed canvas |
Day Owl Backpack Pro
| Capacity | 21 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 43×31×13 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $155 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L and Day Owl Backpack Pro
- Passport pocket: Side on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; Top, back on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; No on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; 6 on the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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 12 accept only the Day Owl Backpack Pro.
Only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Day Owl Backpack Pro fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L vs. Day Owl Backpack Pro: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L carries 7L more than the Day Owl Backpack Pro (28L vs. 21L), while the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Day Owl Backpack Pro fits 95% 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.