Bellroy Transit Backpack 28L vs Bellroy Melbourne Backpack
Bellroy Transit Backpack 28L ($259) vs Bellroy Melbourne Backpack ($109) — 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 Transit Backpack 28L | Bellroy Melbourne Backpack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $259 | $109 |
| Weight | 980g | 750g |
| Volume | 28L | — |
| Laptop | 16" | — |
| Opening | Clamshell | — |
| TSA-Friendly | Yes — lays flat | — |
| Weight | 980g | 750g (Bellroy published) |
| Material | Recycled Fabric | Fine Weave |
| Capacity | — | 18L |
| Warranty | — | 6 years |
| Status | — | Retired by Bellroy |
Pros & Cons
Bellroy Transit Backpack 28L
- Clamshell + lay-flat for seamless TSA
- Magnetic cord organizer is genuinely clever
- 28L volume without looking large
- $259 at the high end for non-tactical bags
- Recycled fabric less abrasion resistant than Cordura
- Side laptop access awkward for some
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 Melbourne Backpack is the better value at $109. Both are part of our curated backpack index — tap through to check current pricing.
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