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title: "Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition vs Away The Backpack"
description: "Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition vs Away The Backpack: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition vs. Away The Backpack

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition](https://onebag.travel/carryon/pnz08td5em/bellroy-classic-backpack-premium-edition/)

by [Bellroy](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Bellroy)

![Front facing view of the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1620644923/carryons/Bellroy_Classic_Back_Premium_Edition_nxpnzd.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>20 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>0.9 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×32×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$229</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>Custom-developed leather</td><td>Nylon, leather</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Away The Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xxlcvntdd6/away-the-backpack/)

by [Away](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Away)

![Front facing view of the Away The Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617362070/carryons/Away_Travel_The_Backpack_syojtm.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>25.5 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>44.5×31.5×18.2 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$206</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.