tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×31×22 cm |
| Airline fit | 74% |
| Price | $120 |
Feature by feature
| tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L | 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 |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| 400D splash-resistant polyester | Baida Nylon |
Bellroy Transit Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×36×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 81% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L and Bellroy Transit Backpack
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L; No on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
- Main compartments: 5 on the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L; 4 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. 121 accept both. 18 accept only the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L, and 32 accept only the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
Only the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.
Only the Bellroy Transit Backpack fits
Air Baltic, Air China, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Blue Air, Bulgaria Air, China Eastern, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Icelandair, Juneyao Airlines, Liat Airlines, Luxair, Meridiana Fly, Nordwind Airlines, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sun Express, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), TUI, Ukraine International, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, Xiamen.
tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Transit Backpack carries 2L more than the tomtoc UrbanEX-T77 Laptop Backpack 26L (26L vs. 28L), while the Bellroy Transit Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Bellroy Transit Backpack fits 81% 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 Bellroy Transit Backpack is the better call.