haize project Clamshell 38 vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

haize project Clamshell 38

Front facing view of the haize project Clamshell 38
Capacity38 L
Weight1.6 kg
Dimensions55×35×20 cm
Airline fit86%
Price$380

Feature by feature

haize project Clamshell 38FeatureBellroy Transit Backpack Plus
Storage
4 Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
1 Opening 1
top Passport top
N Passthrough N
Carry
Y Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
removable Sternum Strap removable
Inside
15in Laptop 16in
4 Main Compartments 4
N Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
1, side Water Bottle Holder 2, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
1680D RPET polyurethaneBaida Nylon

Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus

Front facing view of the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus
Capacity38 L
Weight1.5 kg
Dimensions55×38×24 cm
Airline fit19%
Price$320

Key differences between the haize project Clamshell 38 and Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus

Both have: passport pocket, backpack straps, sternum strap, water resistant.

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. 127 accept only the haize project Clamshell 38, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus.

Only the haize project Clamshell 38 fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air Asia, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Flair Air, flybe, Garuda Indonesia, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Jet Airways, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, LATAM , LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Pakistan International, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SpiceJet, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, Xiamen.

haize project Clamshell 38 vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus: which should you pack?

The haize project Clamshell 38 carries the same capacity as the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus (38L vs. 38L), while the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus is the lighter pack at 1.5kg (vs. 1.6kg). For carry-on flexibility, the haize project Clamshell 38 fits 86% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the haize project Clamshell 38; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus is the better call.