Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
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 | Fjallraven Travel Pack Small |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 1 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| 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 | |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Custom-developed leather | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
| Capacity | 20 L |
| Weight | 1.35 kg |
| Dimensions | 40×29×17 cm |
| Airline fit | 98% |
| Price | $195 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition and Fjallraven Travel Pack Small
- Opening: Top zip on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition; No on the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
Both have: 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. 179 accept both. 0 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition, and 7 accept only the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small.
Only the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small fits
Air Niugini, LC Perú, Lion Air Group, Spring Airlines, VivaColombia, Volaris, Wizz Air.
Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition vs. Fjallraven Travel Pack Small: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition carries the same capacity as the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small (20L vs. 20L), while the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.35kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Travel Pack Small fits 98% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition is the better call.