Bellroy Transit Backpack vs Bellroy Melbourne Backpack Compact

The main difference between the Bellroy Transit Backpack and the Bellroy Melbourne Backpack Compact is that the Transit Backpack has Sternum / Chest Straps (Adjustable chest strap) while the Melbourne Backpack Compact does not.

Specs Brand Bellroy Bellroy
Name Transit Backpack Melbourne Backpack Compact
Category Carry-on Laptop
Sub Category Travel Work
Capacity (L) 28L 12L
Dimensions (in) 14.17 x 8.66 x 20.08 11.02 x 6.3 x 15.75
Weight (lb) 2.42 1.54
Fabric Baida Nylon This bag features durable, water-resistant woven fabric, made from recycled materials.
Color Ranger Green Limestone
Warranty 3 year warranty 3 year warranty
Release Date ‎May 17, 2022 December 13, 2020
Rating 4.6 3.6
Price Under $250 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Contoured adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Adjustable chest strap
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water-resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with leather pulls Nylon zipper with rubber pulls
Main Compartment Access Normal top two way zip access Fold-top for easy, one-handed access
External Pockets 3 external pockets 2 external pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve Interior side wall pockets, and A5 document slip pocket
Side Pockets 1 side pocket 2 side pockets
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 16" laptop Padded; 13” laptop
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 Padded

You're currently comparing the Transit Backpack by Bellroy against the Melbourne Backpack Compact by Bellroy .


Bellroy 's Transit Backpack is a Carry-on backpack with Travel features while Bellroy 's Melbourne Backpack Compact is a Laptop backpack with Work features.

The Bellroy Transit Backpack has a capacity of 28L (liters), weighs 2.42 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 14.17 x 8.66 x 20.08. It's made of Baida Nylon and is available in Ranger Green in comparison the Bellroy Melbourne Backpack Compact's capacity is 12L with a size of 11.02 x 6.3 x 15.75 inches. Constructed from This bag features durable, water-resistant woven fabric, made from recycled materials. it weighs 1.54 pounds and is available in Limestone.