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Bellroy Classic Messenger 6L vs Bellroy Via Backpack

Bellroy Classic Messenger 6L ($129) vs Bellroy Via Backpack ($135) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right messenger.

Bellroy Classic Messenger 6L
Bellroy
Classic Messenger 6L
$129
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Bellroy Via Backpack
Bellroy
Via Backpack
$135
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Spec-by-spec
SpecBellroy Classic Messenger 6LBellroy Via Backpack
Price$129$135
Weight460g550g
Capacity6L20L
MaterialCanva WeaveRibba Weave
Weight460g (Bellroy published)550g (Bellroy published)
Warranty6 years6 years
Pros & Cons

Bellroy Classic Messenger 6L

  • Stands upright on a padded base
  • Raised pocket for an e-reader
  • Magnetic push buckles
  • 460 g for 6L
  • Weight is published for the 6L only

Bellroy Via Backpack

  • 550 g for 20L
  • Padded 16 inch laptop sleeve
  • Dropdown front panel
  • $135
  • No bottle pocket listed
Bellroy Classic Messenger 6L is the better value at $129. Both are part of our curated messenger index — tap through to check current pricing.
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