Bellroy Classic Backpack vs Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus

The main difference between the Bellroy Classic Backpack and the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus is that the Classic Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water resistant material) while the Transit Backpack Plus does not.

Bellroy Classic Backpack
Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus - Front View
Specs Brand Bellroy Bellroy
Name Classic Backpack Transit Backpack Plus
Category Commuter Carry-on
Sub Category Everyday Travel
Capacity (L) 22L 38L
Dimensions (in) 21 x 15 x 9 12.99 x 9.45 x 21.65
Weight (lb) 2.2 3.30
Fabric Venture-weave Polyester & Leather Made from recycled materials, and premium, environmentally certified leather.
Color 8 colors and patterns Nightsky
Warranty Bellroy 3 Year Warranty 3 Years Warranty
Release Date ‎April 29, 2019 ‎April 7, 2020
Rating 4.5 4.6
Price Under $125 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Comfortable shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Removable sternum strap Removable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Hideaway waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water resistant material
Zippers Nylon zipper with leather pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal zipped access Clamshell opening
External Pockets 1 zipped front and top pocket 2 external pockets
Internal Compartments Internal mesh zip pocket and padded sleeves Laptop sleeve, 1 mesh pockets, 1 zipped pocket
Side Pockets No 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Lightweight Yes
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded: 16" laptop
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet sleeve
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
Compression Straps Internal compression straps
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Contoured back panel Breathable, contoured back panel

You're currently comparing the Classic Backpack by Bellroy against the Transit Backpack Plus by Bellroy .


Bellroy 's Classic Backpack is a Commuter backpack with Everyday features while Bellroy 's Transit Backpack Plus is a Carry-on backpack with Travel features.

The Bellroy Classic Backpack has a capacity of 22L (liters), weighs 2.2 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 21 x 15 x 9. It's made of Venture-weave Polyester & Leather and is available in 8 colors and patterns in comparison the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus's capacity is 38L with a size of 12.99 x 9.45 x 21.65 inches. Constructed from Made from recycled materials, and premium, environmentally certified leather. it weighs 3.30 pounds and is available in Nightsky.