Chrome Industries Recruit 22L Pack vs North St. Bags Belmont Backpack 22L
The Chrome Industries Recruit 22L Pack is 22L and 0.76kg1.7lb; the North St. Bags Belmont Backpack 22L is 22L and 0.77kg1.7lb. The Chrome Industries Recruit 22L Pack is 0.01kg0lb lighter. The Chrome Industries Recruit 22L Pack costs $50 less. The Chrome Industries Recruit 22L Pack fits the carry-on limit of 36 of 36 major airlines and the North St. Bags Belmont Backpack 22L fits 36; under the seat, 1 and 7 of 26.
| Spec | Chrome Industries Recruit 22L Pack | North St. Bags Belmont Backpack 22L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $130Best | $180 |
| Volume | 22L | 22L |
| Weight | 0.76kg1.7lbBest | 0.77kg1.7lb |
| Carry-on compliance | 100% | 100% |
| Personal-item compliance | 4% | 27%Best |
| Dimensions | 45.7×27.9×15.2cm18×11×6in | 45×28×16.5cm17.5×11×6.5in |
| Laptop | 16" | 16" |
| Compartments | 1 | n/a |
| Opening | Dual zip main compartment | flap top main compartment, 1L front zip pocket |
| Warranty | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Organizer | Yes | Yes |
| Shoe compartment | No | No |
| Hydration sleeve | No | No |
| Frame sheet | No | No |
| Water-resistant | No | Yes |
| Rain cover | No | No |
| MOLLE | No | No |
| Hip belt | No | Insert sold separately |
| Sternum strap | Yes | Yes |
| Load lifters | No | No |
| Shoulder strap | No | No |
| Luggage pass-through | Yes | No |
| Camera compartment | No | No |
| Material | 1050D recycled nylon and 1680D recycled ballistic nylon, 150D recycled polyester liner, PFAS free, vegan | 1000d nylon (two-tone colourways also offered) |
| Last checked | 2026-09 | 2026-10 |
Where their airline fit differs
| Airline | Limit | Chrome Industries Recruit 22L Pack | North St. Bags Belmont Backpack 22L |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegiant Air | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| American Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| British Airways | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| easyJet | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| LATAM Airlines | Personal item | Too big | Fits |
| Volaris | Personal item | 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.