Bellroy Via Backpack vs Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus

The main difference between the Bellroy Via Backpack and the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus is that the Via Backpack has Water Proof / Water Resistant (Water Resistant) while the Transit Backpack Plus does not.

Bellroy Via Backpack - Front View
Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus - Front View
Specs Brand Bellroy Bellroy
Name Via Backpack Transit Backpack Plus
Category Laptop Carry-on
Sub Category Leather Travel
Capacity (L) 18L 38L
Dimensions (in) 18.9 x 1.97 x 14.17 12.99 x 9.45 x 21.65
Weight (lb) 1.65 3.30
Fabric Made with durable, water-resistant recycled fabric, and premium, eco-tanned leather Made from recycled materials, and premium, environmentally certified leather.
Color Navy Nightsky
Warranty 3 Year Warranty 3 Years Warranty
Release Date ‎April 7, 2020
Rating 1.0 4.6
Price Under $200 Under $300
General Features Shoulder Straps Contoured adjustable shoulder straps Padded shoulder straps
Sternum / Chest Straps Removable sternum strap
Hip Belt / Waist Strap Hideaway waist belt
Water Proof / Water Resistant Water Resistant
Zippers Nylon zipper with plastic pulls Nylon zipper with leather pulls
Main Compartment Access Fold-top for easy, one-handed access Clamshell opening
External Pockets 3 external pockets 2 external pockets
Internal Compartments Interior side wall pockets, and A5 document slip pocket Laptop sleeve, 1 mesh pockets, 1 zipped pocket
Side Pockets 2 side pockets 1 side pocket
Water Bottle Yes Yes
Handles Top grab handle Top grab handle
Business & School Features Laptop Sleeve Padded; 15” laptop Padded: 16" 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 Padded Breathable, contoured back panel

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


Bellroy 's Via Backpack is a Laptop backpack with Leather features while Bellroy 's Transit Backpack Plus is a Carry-on backpack with Travel features.

The Bellroy Via Backpack has a capacity of 18L (liters), weighs 1.65 pounds and it's dimensions in inches are 18.9 x 1.97 x 14.17. It's made of Made with durable, water-resistant recycled fabric, and premium, eco-tanned leather and is available in Navy in comparison the Bellroy Transit Backpack Plus's capacity is 38L with a size of 12.99 x 9.45 x 21.65 inches. Constructed from Made from recycled materials, and premium, environmentally certified leather. it weighs 3.30 pounds and is available in Nightsky.