Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L vs. Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L
| Capacity | 40 L |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×32×27 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $220 |
Feature by feature
| Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L | Feature | Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 0 |
| side | Passport | side |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | N |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 14in | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Phthalate-free PVC fabric + 150D OM Stardust | Baida Nylon 75% Recycled Nylon, 15% Recycled Polyester, 5% Other materials, 5% Nylon |
Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×37×32 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $230 |
Key differences between the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L and Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L
- Opening: Clamshell on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L; Other on the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L; No on the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L.
- Sternum strap: Yes on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L; No on the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L.
- Laptop sleeve: 14in on the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L; No on the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L.
Both have: passport pocket, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 2 accept both. 25 accept only the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L.
Only the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Hainan Airlines, Island Air, Korean Air, Philippine Airlines, Royal Air Morocco, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Country, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, Ural Airlines.
Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L vs. Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L carries 15L more than the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L (40L vs. 55L), while the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Baboon to the Moon Go-Bag Mini 40L fits 14% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L is the better call.