Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus vs Bellroy Classic Backpack

The main difference between the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus and the Bellroy Classic Backpack is that the Transit Backpack Plus has Hip Belt / Waist Strap (Hideaway waist belt) while the Classic Backpack does not.

Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus - Front View
Bellroy Classic Backpack
Specs Brand Bellroy Bellroy
Name Transit Backpack Plus Classic Backpack
Category Carry-on Commuter
Sub Category Travel Everyday
Capacity (L) 38L 22L
Dimensions (in) 12.99 x 9.45 x 21.65 21 x 15 x 9
Weight (lb) 3.30 2.2
Fabric Made from recycled materials, and premium, environmentally certified leather. Venture-weave Polyester & Leather
Color Nightsky 8 colors and patterns
Warranty 3 Years Warranty Bellroy 3 Year Warranty
Release Date ‎April 7, 2020 ‎April 29, 2019
Rating 4.6 4.5
Price Under $300 Under $125
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Comfortable 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 Clamshell opening Normal zipped access
External Pockets 2 external pockets 1 zipped front and top pocket
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, 1 mesh pockets, 1 zipped pocket Internal mesh zip pocket and padded sleeves
Side Pockets 1 side pocket No
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 Breathable, contoured back panel Contoured back panel

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


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

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