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Bellroy Cinch Messenger 12L vs Bellroy Melbourne Backpack

Bellroy Cinch Messenger 12L ($99) vs Bellroy Melbourne Backpack ($109) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right messenger.

Bellroy Cinch Messenger 12L
Bellroy
Cinch Messenger 12L
$99
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Bellroy Melbourne Backpack
Bellroy
Melbourne Backpack
$109
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
SpecBellroy Cinch Messenger 12LBellroy Melbourne Backpack
Price$99$109
Weight400g750g
Capacity12L18L
MaterialRelaxo WeaveFine Weave
Weight400g (Bellroy published)750g (Bellroy published)
Warranty6 years6 years
Status—Retired by Bellroy
Pros & Cons

Bellroy Cinch Messenger 12L

  • Fits a 14 inch laptop in a cover
  • Luggage pass-through
  • YKK locking zips
  • No dedicated padded laptop sleeve
  • $99

Bellroy Melbourne Backpack

  • 15 inch laptop sleeve
  • Side zipper splays open
  • MagSnap fasteners
  • Retired by Bellroy, so it is no longer sold new
  • 750 g
Bellroy Cinch Messenger 12L is the better value at $99. Both are part of our curated messenger index — tap through to check current pricing.
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