Bellroy Transit Backpack vs. Ministry of Supply Boston One
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Transit Backpack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 53×36×19 cm |
| Airline fit | 81% |
| Price | $250 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Transit Backpack | Feature | Ministry of Supply Boston One |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | hideable |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | N |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 2, side | Water Bottle Holder | 1, internal |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Baida Nylon | 900D 100% polyester shell |
Ministry of Supply Boston One
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×30×20 cm |
| Airline fit | 93% |
| Price | $250 |
Key differences between the Bellroy Transit Backpack and Ministry of Supply Boston One
- Luggage passthrough: No on the Bellroy Transit Backpack; Yes on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Backpack straps: Yes on the Bellroy Transit Backpack; Hideable on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Built-in organizer: Yes on the Bellroy Transit Backpack; No on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
- Water bottle pockets: 2, side on the Bellroy Transit Backpack; 1, internal on the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
Both have: passport pocket, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, water resistant.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 153 accept both. 0 accept only the Bellroy Transit Backpack, and 22 accept only the Ministry of Supply Boston One.
Only the Ministry of Supply Boston One fits
Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Belavia, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, Etihad Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.
Bellroy Transit Backpack vs. Ministry of Supply Boston One: which should you pack?
The Bellroy Transit Backpack carries the same capacity as the Ministry of Supply Boston One (28L vs. 28L), while the Bellroy Transit Backpack is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Ministry of Supply Boston One fits 93% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Bellroy Transit Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Bellroy Transit Backpack is the better call.