Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus vs TUMI William Backpack

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

Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus - Front View
TUMI William Backpack - Front View
Specs Brand Bellroy TUMI
Name Transit Backpack Plus William Backpack
Category Carry-on Carry On
Sub Category Travel Travel
Capacity (L) 38L
Dimensions (in) 12.99 x 9.45 x 21.65 15.4 x 11.75 x 15.4
Weight (lb) 3.30 2.79
Fabric Made from recycled materials, and premium, environmentally certified leather. Nylon
Color Nightsky Camo Jacquard
Warranty 3 Years Warranty
Release Date ‎April 7, 2020
Rating 4.6
Price Under $300 Under $500
General Features Shoulder Straps Padded shoulder straps Straight - Leather-accented adjustable backpack straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Removable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Hideaway waist belt
Zippers Nylon zipper with leather pulls Metal zipper with leather pulls
Main Compartment Access Clamshell opening Zip entry to main compartment
External Pockets 2 external pockets Zip entry to main compartment, zip entry to padded laptop compartment (fits up to a 15” PC or 16” MacBook screen), built-in USB port (power bank sold separately), back slip pocket with magnetic snap, leather carry handle, leather-accented adjustable backpack straps, add-a-Bag sleeve
Internal Compartments Laptop sleeve, 1 mesh pockets, 1 zipped pocket Open pocket, 2 zip pockets, 2 card pockets, 2 pen loops, key leash, TUMI Tracer®
Side Pockets 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes
Handles Top grab handle Leather carry handle
USB Charger Has built-in USB port
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded: 16" laptop Padded; Fits up to 15"
Travel Features Carry-on Size Compliant Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin Fits the airlines carry-on sizer and planes overhead bin
Compression Straps Internal compression straps
Luggage Straps / Trolley Sleeve Add-a-Bag sleeve
Hiking / Backpacking Features Back Panel Breathable, contoured back panel Padded

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


Bellroy 's Transit Backpack Plus is a Carry-on backpack with Travel features while TUMI's William Backpack is a Carry On backpack with Travel 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 TUMI William Backpack's capacity is with a size of 15.4 x 11.75 x 15.4 inches. Constructed from Nylon it weighs 2.79 pounds and is available in Camo Jacquard.