Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition vs. Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 45×32×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $229 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition | Feature | Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Custom-developed leather | 1000D Polina with wax coating, 150D Recycled polyester |
Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack
| Capacity | 25 L |
| Weight | 1.05 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×32×16 cm |
| Airline fit | 92% |
| Price | $180 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition and Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack
- Built-in organizer: No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition; Yes on the Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition; 2 on the Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 174 accept both. 5 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition, and 0 accept only the Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack.
Only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, easyJet, Gulf Air, Ravn Alaska.
Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition vs. Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack: which should you pack?
The Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack carries 5L more than the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition (20L vs. 25L), while the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.05kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Unbox Therapy X Pacsafe 25L Anti-Theft Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition is the better call.