Deuter Trans Alpine 30 vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Deuter Trans Alpine 30
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×28×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 40% |
| Price | $170 |
Feature by feature
| Deuter Trans Alpine 30 | Feature | Bellroy Transit Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| 4 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| Y | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| N | 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 |
| Material | |
| 210D PA, 600D PES | 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 Deuter Trans Alpine 30 and Bellroy Transit Backpack
- Compression straps: 4 on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30; No on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
- Passport pocket: Front on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30; Top on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
- Hip belt: Yes on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30; No on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
- Laptop sleeve: No on the Deuter Trans Alpine 30; 16in on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, 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. 63 accept both. 12 accept only the Deuter Trans Alpine 30, and 90 accept only the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
Only the Deuter Trans Alpine 30 fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Boliviana de Aviacion, Great Lakes Airlines, Indigo, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Sky Airlines.
Only the Bellroy Transit Backpack fits
Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Deuter Trans Alpine 30 vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack: which should you pack?
The Deuter Trans Alpine 30 carries 2L more than the Bellroy Transit Backpack (30L vs. 28L), while the Bellroy Transit Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). 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 Deuter Trans Alpine 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Transit Backpack is the better call.