Bellroy Melbourne Backpack vs Bellroy Venture Ready Sling 4L
Bellroy Melbourne Backpack ($109) vs Bellroy Venture Ready Sling 4L ($99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right backpack.
Bellroy
Melbourne Backpack
$109
Vaulted, no longer sold
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Bellroy Melbourne Backpack | Bellroy Venture Ready Sling 4L |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $109 | $99 |
| Weight | 750g | 235g |
| Capacity | 18L | 4L |
| Material | Fine Weave | Baida Nylon (recycled) |
| Weight | 750g (Bellroy published) | 235g (Bellroy published) |
| Warranty | 6 years | 6 years |
| Status | Retired by Bellroy | — |
| Dimensions | — | 16 x 30 x 11 cm |
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 Venture Ready Sling 4L
- Soft-lined phone sleeve in the main compartment
- Hidden rear zip pocket sits against your body
- One-handed magnetic strap clasp
- Self-compressing gusset and water-resistant zippers
- Internal AirTag slip pocket
- 35 g heavier than the 2.5L
- 4L is a daily sling, not a day bag
Bellroy Venture Ready Sling 4L is the better value at $99. Both are part of our curated backpack index — tap through to check current pricing.
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