Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L vs. Aer City Pack Pro 2
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 | Aer City Pack Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4 |
| 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 | 1680D CORDURA® ballistic nylon |
Key differences between the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L and Aer City Pack Pro 2
- Passport pocket: Side on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; Top, side on the Aer City Pack Pro 2.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; 4 on the Aer City Pack Pro 2.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L; 2, side on the Aer City Pack Pro 2.
Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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 10 accept only the Aer City Pack Pro 2.
Only the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Only the Aer City Pack Pro 2 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 2: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L carries 4L more than the Aer City Pack Pro 2 (28L vs. 24L), while the Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro 28L is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Aer City Pack Pro 2 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.