Timbuk2 Command vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus

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

Timbuk2 Command

Front facing view of the Timbuk2 Command
Capacity32 L
Weight1.1 kg
Dimensions49×34×14 cm
Airline fit91%
Price$130

Feature by feature

Timbuk2 CommandFeatureBellroy Transit Backpack Plus
Storage
N Compression N
None Expanded Capacity None
0 Opening 1
top Passport top
N Passthrough N
Carry
Backpack Y
N Hip Belt N
removable Sternum Strap removable
Inside
15in Laptop 16in
5 Main Compartments 4
Y Organizer Y
Outside
× Hard Shell ×
N Rain-fly N
Water Bottle Holder 2, side
Y Water Resistant Y
Material
Baida 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 Timbuk2 Command and Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus

Both have: passport pocket, sternum strap, built-in organizer, 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. 137 accept only the Timbuk2 Command, and 0 accept only the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus.

Only the Timbuk2 Command 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, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, 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, Etihad Airways, 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 , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Pakistan International, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Republic 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, 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), Tiger Airways, Trans States, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, Xiamen.

Timbuk2 Command vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus: which should you pack?

The Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus carries 6L more than the Timbuk2 Command (32L vs. 38L), while the Timbuk2 Command is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Timbuk2 Command fits 91% 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 Timbuk2 Command is the better call.