Bellroy Transit Workpack 26L vs Eagle Creek Explore Backpack 26L
The Bellroy Transit Workpack 26L is 26L and 1kg2.2lb; the Eagle Creek Explore Backpack 26L is 26L and 0.99kg2.2lb. The Eagle Creek Explore Backpack 26L is 0.01kg0lb lighter. The Eagle Creek Explore Backpack 26L costs $20 less. The Bellroy Transit Workpack 26L fits the carry-on limit of 19 of 36 major airlines and the Eagle Creek Explore Backpack 26L fits 31; under the seat, 0 and 0 of 26.
| Spec | Bellroy Transit Workpack 26L | Eagle Creek Explore Backpack 26L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199 | $179Best |
| Volume | 26L | 26L |
| Weight | 1kg2.2lb | 0.99kg2.2lbBest |
| Carry-on compliance | 53% | 86%Best |
| Personal-item compliance | 0% | 0% |
| Dimensions | 53×38×15cm21×15×6in | 53×28×22cm21×11×8.5in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Compartments | 3 | n/a |
| Bottle pockets | 1 | 1 |
| Opening | Clamshell | Top-loading, Top access main compartment with side access |
| Warranty | 6 years | Lifetime |
| Organizer | No | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | Yes | No |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Removable |
| Sternum strap | Removable | Removable |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | Yes |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Bike-ready | No | No |
| Material | Recycled Dura Weave (100% recycled nylon in Bronze; 100% recycled polyester in Black/Nightsky) | 100% recycled 450D polyester ripstop with PU wax coating, made without intentional PFAS |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-09 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Bellroy Transit Workpack 26L | Eagle Creek Explore Backpack 26L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Arabia | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| Air France | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Air India | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| AirAsia | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Alaska Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Avianca | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Cebu Pacific | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Delta Air Lines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Gol Linhas Aereas | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| IndiGo | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| JetBlue Airways | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| KLM | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Qantas | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Ryanair | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| United Airlines | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vietjet Air | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
| Vueling | Carry-on | Fits | Too big |
| WestJet | Carry-on | Too big | Fits |
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Specs come from each brand's own product page. Fit uses listed dimensions in any orientation. How we score carry-on fit.