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title: "Bellroy Transit Backpack vs Aer City Pack Pro 2"
description: "Bellroy Transit Backpack vs Aer City Pack Pro 2: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Bellroy Transit Backpack vs. Aer City Pack Pro 2

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

## [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>

## Feature by feature

| Bellroy Transit Backpack | Feature | Aer City Pack Pro 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| top | Passport | top, side |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| Y | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 16in | Laptop | 16in |
| 4 | 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>Baida Nylon</td><td>1680D CORDURA® ballistic nylon</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Aer City Pack Pro 2](https://onebag.travel/carryon/z7k2c11ndo/aer-city-pack-pro-2/)

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

![Front facing view of the Aer City Pack Pro 2](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/carryons/gcpwkrmphdhrpwcsuumg)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.3 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×32×18 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>94%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$210</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Bellroy Transit Backpack and Aer City Pack Pro 2

-   **Passport pocket:** Top on the Bellroy Transit Backpack; Top, side on the Aer City Pack Pro 2.
-   **Luggage passthrough:** No on the Bellroy Transit Backpack; Yes on the Aer City Pack Pro 2.
-   **Sternum strap:** Yes on the Bellroy Transit Backpack; Removable on the Aer City Pack Pro 2.

Both have: backpack straps, 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. 153 accept both. 0 accept only the Bellroy Transit Backpack, and 24 accept only the Aer City Pack Pro 2.

### Only the Aer City Pack Pro 2 fits

Aerolineas Argentinas, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, American Eagle, Belavia, Boliviana de Aviacion, Cayman Airways, easyJet, Etihad Airways, flybe, Indigo, InselAir, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Royal Jordanian, Sky Airlines, Virgin Australia.

## Bellroy Transit Backpack vs. Aer City Pack Pro 2: which should you pack?

The **Bellroy Transit Backpack** carries 4L more than the **Aer City Pack Pro 2** (28L vs. 24L), while the **Bellroy Transit Backpack** is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.3kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Aer City Pack Pro 2** fits 94% 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.