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# Osprey Archeon 30 vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack

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

## [Osprey Archeon 30](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ucbgdsk8xl/osprey-archeon-30/)

by [Osprey](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Osprey)

![Front facing view of the Osprey Archeon 30](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990490/carryons/osprey-archeon-30-ucbgdsk8xl.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>30 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>52×33×29 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>13%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$265</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| Osprey Archeon 30 | Feature | Bellroy Transit Backpack |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry |
| hideable | Backpack | Y |
| hideable | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 2, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>bluesign® APPROVED, 100% recycled 420D robic nylon w/ ripstop, with bluesign® APPROVED NanoTough, DWR treatment made without PFAS</td><td>Baida Nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Bellroy Transit Backpack](https://onebag.travel/carryon/vapzzt5rje/bellroy-transit-backpack/)

by [Bellroy](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Bellroy)

![Front facing view of the Bellroy Transit Backpack](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1617405369/carryons/Bellroy_Transit_Backpack_bvl82c.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>28 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>53×36×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>81%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$250</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Osprey Archeon 30 and Bellroy Transit Backpack

-   **Compression straps:** 2 on the Osprey Archeon 30; No on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
-   **Backpack straps:** Hideable on the Osprey Archeon 30; Yes on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
-   **Hip belt:** Hideable on the Osprey Archeon 30; No on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.
-   **Main compartments:** 5 on the Osprey Archeon 30; 4 on the Bellroy Transit Backpack.

Both have: passport pocket, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, 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. 24 accept both. 0 accept only the Osprey Archeon 30, and 129 accept only the Bellroy Transit Backpack.

### Only the Bellroy Transit Backpack fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kulula, Kuwait Air, Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

## Osprey Archeon 30 vs. Bellroy Transit Backpack: which should you pack?

The **Osprey Archeon 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. 1.4kg). 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 Osprey Archeon 30; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Transit Backpack is the better call.