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Bellroy Melbourne Backpack vs Bellroy Venture Sling 9L

Bellroy Melbourne Backpack ($109) vs Bellroy Venture Sling 9L ($149) — 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 Venture Sling 9L
Bellroy
Venture Sling 9L
$149
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Spec-by-spec
SpecBellroy Melbourne BackpackBellroy Venture Sling 9L
Price$109$149
Weight750g400g
Capacity18L9L
MaterialFine WeaveBaida Nylon
Weight750g (Bellroy published)400g (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 Venture Sling 9L

  • Fits a jacket or a camera and lenses
  • Quick-release strap
  • Zip opens from each end
  • 400 g
  • $149
Bellroy Melbourne Backpack is the better value at $109. If weight matters most, Bellroy Venture Sling 9L carries lighter at 400g. Both are part of our curated backpack index — tap through to check current pricing.
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