Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus vs Bellroy Melbourne Backpack Compact

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

Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus - Front View
Specs Brand Bellroy Bellroy
Name Transit Backpack Plus Melbourne Backpack Compact
Category Carry-on Laptop
Sub Category Travel Work
Capacity (L) 38L 12L
Dimensions (in) 12.99 x 9.45 x 21.65 11.02 x 6.3 x 15.75
Weight (lb) 3.30 1.54
Fabric Made from recycled materials, and premium, environmentally certified leather. This bag features durable, water-resistant woven fabric, made from recycled materials.
Color Nightsky Limestone
Warranty 3 Years Warranty 3 year warranty
Release Date ‎April 7, 2020 December 13, 2020
Rating 4.6 3.6
Price Under $300 Under $100
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Contoured adjustable shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Removable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Hideaway waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with leather pulls Nylon zipper with rubber pulls
Main Compartment Access Clamshell opening Fold-top for easy, one-handed access
External Pockets 2 external pockets 2 external pockets
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, 1 mesh pockets, 1 zipped pocket 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 Breathable, contoured back panel Padded

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


Bellroy 's Transit Backpack Plus 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 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 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.