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# Aer Pro Pack 20L vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack

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

## [Aer Pro Pack 20L](https://onebag.travel/carryon/pwip3uvh89/aer-pro-pack-20l/)

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

![Front facing view of the Aer Pro Pack 20L](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990321/carryons/aer-pro-pack-20l-pwip3uvh89.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>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>45×31×14 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$180</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Aer Pro Pack 20L | Feature | Bellroy Transit Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>840D CORDURA re/cor recycled nylon</td><td>Baida Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Bellroy Transit Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/vapzzt5rje/bellroy-transit-backpack/)

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

![Front facing view of the Bellroy Transit Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617405369/carryons/Bellroy_Transit_Backpack_bvl82c.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×36×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>81%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$250</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Aer Pro Pack 20L and Bellroy Transit Backpack

-   **Luggage passthrough:** Yes on the Aer Pro Pack 20L; No on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water bottle pockets, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 153 accept both. 26 accept only the Aer Pro Pack 20L, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Transit Backpack.

### Only the Aer Pro Pack 20L fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Tahiti, American Eagle, Belavia, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Etihad Airways, flybe, Gulf Air, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.

## Aer Pro Pack 20L vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Bellroy Transit Backpack** carries 8L more than the **Aer Pro Pack 20L** (20L vs. 28L), while the **Aer Pro Pack 20L** is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Aer Pro Pack 20L** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Transit Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Aer Pro Pack 20L is the better call.