Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition vs. Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop 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 | Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Custom-developed leather | 1050 Denier black Ballistic nylon/ Full-grain leather accents |
Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack
| Capacity | 25.5 L |
| Weight | 1.41 kg |
| Dimensions | 41.91×34.29×17.78 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $350 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition and Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack
- Passport pocket: Yes on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition; No on the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.
- Main compartments: 1 on the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition; 2 on the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.
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. 176 accept both. 3 accept only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition, and 0 accept only the Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.
Only the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition fits
Cayman Airways, Regional Express, Virgin Australia.
Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition vs. Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack: which should you pack?
The Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop 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. 1.41kg). 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 Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Classic Backpack Premium Edition is the better call.