Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition vs. Away The 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 | Away The Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| Y | Passport | Y |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 3 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Custom-developed leather | Nylon, leather |
Away The Backpack
| Capacity | 25.5 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 44.5×31.5×18.2 cm |
| Airline fit | 95% |
| Price | $206 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition and Away The Backpack
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition; Yes on the Away The Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition; 3 on the Away The Backpack.
- Water bottle pockets: No on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition; 1 on the Away The 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. 179 accept both. Every airline that takes one takes the other.
Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition vs. Away The Backpack: which should you pack?
The Away The Backpack carries 5.5L more than the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition (20L vs. 25.5L), while the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Away The Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition is the better call.