Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L vs. Able Carry Max 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 | Able Carry Max Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | hideable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 17in |
| 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 | X-Pac Fabric and Cordura 1000D Nylon Weight: 1.7kg xpac; 1.6 cordura ripstop |
Able Carry Max Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.7 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 88% |
| Price | $278 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L and Able Carry Max Backpack
- Passport pocket: Side on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; Top on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Sternum strap: Removable on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; Hideable on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: 16in on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; 17in on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; 6 on the Able Carry Max Backpack.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, 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 Able Carry Max Backpack.
Only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L vs. Able Carry Max Backpack: which should you pack?
The Able Carry Max Backpack 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. 1.7kg). 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 Able Carry Max Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L is the better call.