Bellroy Melbourne Backpack Compact vs Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack

The main difference between the Bellroy Melbourne Backpack Compact and the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack is that the Melbourne Backpack Compact has Main Compartment Access (Fold-top for easy, one-handed access) while the Large Cargo Backpack does not.

Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack Front View
Specs Brand Bellroy Briggs & Riley
Name Melbourne Backpack Compact Large Cargo Backpack
Category Laptop Work
Sub Category Work Laptop
Capacity (L) 12L 33L
Dimensions (in) 11.02 x 6.3 x 15.75 19 x 15 x 8
Weight (lb) 1.54 3.2
Fabric This bag features durable, water-resistant woven fabric, made from recycled materials. 1600D Ballistic Nylon
Color Limestone 2 colors and patterns
Warranty 3 year warranty Briggs & Riley Unconditional Lifetime Guarantee
Release Date December 13, 2020
Rating 3.6 4.7
Price Under $100 Under $400
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured adjustable shoulder straps Adjustable padded shoulder straps
Zippers Nylon zipper with rubber pulls Self-repairing YKK® RC zippers
Main Compartment Access Fold-top for easy, one-handed access
External Pockets 2 external pockets 3 front and 2 side zipped pockets
Internal Compartments Interior side wall pockets, and A5 document slip pocket Multiple interior pockets
Side Pockets 2 side pockets Side pockets can fit water bottle and other accessories
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Leather carry handles
Loops and Attachments Leather ID tag
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 13” laptop Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 17"
Tablet Sleeve Padded tablet slip pocket
Organizer Pocket Front organizer panel
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Padded Aerated mesh back padding
Anti Theft Features Lockable Zippers Lockable zippers pulls
RFID Blocking RFID blocking pocket

You're currently comparing the Melbourne Backpack Compact by Bellroy against the Large Cargo Backpack by Briggs & Riley .


Bellroy 's Melbourne Backpack Compact is a Laptop backpack with Work features while Briggs & Riley 's Large Cargo Backpack is a Work backpack with Laptop features.

The Bellroy Melbourne Backpack Compact has a capacity of 12L (liters), weighs 1.54 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 11.02 x 6.3 x 15.75. It's made of This bag features durable, water-resistant woven fabric, made from recycled materials. and is available in Limestone in comparison the Briggs & Riley Large Cargo Backpack's capacity is 33L with a size of 19 x 15 x 8 inches. Constructed from 1600D Ballistic Nylon it weighs 3.2 pounds and is available in 2 colors and patterns.