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Bellroy Melbourne Backpack vs Bellroy Transit Sling 5L

Bellroy Melbourne Backpack ($109) vs Bellroy Transit Sling 5L ($119) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right backpack.

Bellroy Melbourne Backpack
Bellroy
Melbourne Backpack
$109
Vaulted, no longer sold
Bellroy Transit Sling 5L
Bellroy
Transit Sling 5L
$119
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Spec-by-spec
SpecBellroy Melbourne BackpackBellroy Transit Sling 5L
Price$109$119
Weight750g315g
Capacity18L5L
MaterialFine WeaveRecycled Dura Weave
Weight750g (Bellroy published)315g (Bellroy published)
Warranty6 years6 years
StatusRetired by Bellroy—
Pros & Cons

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 Transit Sling 5L

  • Discreet rear pocket for a passport
  • Coated zippers with leather pulls
  • Key clip
  • $119
  • 315 g for 5L
Bellroy Melbourne Backpack is the better value at $109. If weight matters most, Bellroy Transit Sling 5L carries lighter at 315g. Both are part of our curated backpack index — tap through to check current pricing.
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