Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro
| Capacity | 32 L |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×37×18 cm |
| Airline fit | 63% |
| Price | $320 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro | Feature | Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| Compression | N | |
| 38L | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| N | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Recycled Dura Weave | Baida Nylon |
Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus
| Capacity | 38 L |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 55×38×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 19% |
| Price | $320 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro and Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus
- Luggage passthrough: Yes on the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro; No on the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, side on the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro; 2, side on the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus.
- Water resistant: No on the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro; Yes on the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus.
Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 35 accept both. 84 accept only the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus.
Only the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro fits
Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Europa, Air Koryo, Air Malta, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti Nui, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Belavia, Blue Air, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Caribbean Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Conviasa, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, Hainan Airlines, Icelandair, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Juneyao Airlines, Korean Air, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, SpiceJet, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, VIM Airlines (Closed), Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.
Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus carries 6L more than the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro (32L vs. 38L), while the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro is the lighter pack at 1.3kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro fits 63% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Transit Travel Pack Pro is the better call.