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Bellroy Classic Messenger Gaming Edition vs Bellroy Via Backpack

Bellroy Classic Messenger Gaming Edition ($139) vs Bellroy Via Backpack ($135) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right messenger.

Bellroy Classic Messenger Gaming Edition
Bellroy
Classic Messenger Gaming Edition
$139
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Bellroy Via Backpack
Bellroy
Via Backpack
$135
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Spec-by-spec
SpecBellroy Classic Messenger Gaming EditionBellroy Via Backpack
Price$139$135
Weight560g550g
Capacity8L20L
MaterialCanva WeaveRibba Weave
Weight560g (Bellroy published)550g (Bellroy published)
Warranty6 years6 years
Pros & Cons

Bellroy Classic Messenger Gaming Edition

  • Padded pocket for a Switch in a case or a Kindle
  • Eight game-card slots
  • Magnetic buckles
  • 560 g
  • Pockets are sized for specific devices

Bellroy Via Backpack

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