Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
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 Greenland Top Large |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| 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 | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 2 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Custom-developed leather | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco S: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×28×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 89% |
| Price | $150 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition and Fjallraven Greenland Top Large
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition; No on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition; 2 on the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
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. 167 accept both. 12 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition, and 1 accept only the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large.
Only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition fits
Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Virgin Australia.
Only the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large fits
Great Lakes Airlines.
Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition vs. Fjallraven Greenland Top Large: which should you pack?
The Fjallraven Greenland Top Large carries 10L more than the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition (20L vs. 30L), while the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large is the lighter pack at 0.8kg (vs. 0.9kg). 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 Fjallraven Greenland Top Large; if you want to travel lighter, the Fjallraven Greenland Top Large is the better call.