Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L vs. Fjallraven Splitpack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L
| Capacity | 55 L |
| Weight | 0.9 kg |
| Dimensions | 60×37×32 cm |
| Airline fit | 1% |
| Price | $230 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L | Feature | Fjallraven Splitpack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 0 | Opening | 1 |
| side | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| N | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| N | Laptop | N |
| 2 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Baida Nylon 75% Recycled Nylon, 15% Recycled Polyester, 5% Other materials, 5% Nylon | G-1000® HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton |
Fjallraven Splitpack
| Capacity | 35 L |
| Weight | 1.15 kg |
| Dimensions | 48×28×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 15% |
| Price | $200 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L and Fjallraven Splitpack
- Opening: Other on the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L; Clamshell on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
- Passport pocket: Side on the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L; No on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
- Backpack straps: No on the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L; Yes on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
- Main compartments: 2 on the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L; 1 on the Fjallraven Splitpack.
Both have: 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. 0 accept only the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L, and 26 accept only the Fjallraven Splitpack.
Only the Fjallraven Splitpack fits
Adria Airways, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Azul Linhas, Caribbean Airlines, China Southern, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Great Lakes Airlines, 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.
Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L vs. Fjallraven Splitpack: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L carries 20L more than the Fjallraven Splitpack (55L vs. 35L), while the Bellroy Venture Duffle 55L is the lighter pack at 0.9kg (vs. 1.15kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Fjallraven Splitpack fits 15% 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.