Bellroy Melbourne Backpack [Black] $149 (RRP $249) Delivered @ Bellroy

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Bellroy Melbourne Backpack [Black] $149 (RRP $249) Delivered @ Bellroy
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Features

  • Designated sleeve fits a 15” laptop
  • Clean, minimalist design
  • Side zipper splays open, letting you reach what’s inside without rummaging
  • Fold-top for easy, one-handed access
  • Custom MagSnap fasteners keep the bag securely closed, and open with a tug
  • Interior side wall pockets, and A5 document slip pocket
  • Quick-access soft-lined sunglasses pocket
  • Discreet external water bottle sleeve
  • Contoured adjustable shoulder straps and padded back panels
  • Made with durable, water-resistant recycled fabric, and premium, eco-tanned leather
  • Backed by our 3 year warranty
  • Internal Apple AirTag slip pocket

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Comments

  • Jimothy Wongingtons on 30/07/2024 - 19:38
    +11

    Aw jeez I really shouldn’t… ah what’s another bag to add to the collection

    • lawyerz on 30/07/2024 - 19:45
      +17

      One of us. One of us. One of us.

    • ts13 on 30/07/2024 - 20:14
      +1

      Been looking for a waterproof bag for commuting to / from work by bike. Only about a 20 minute / 10km commute.
      Don’t need to carry much. At most, 13” laptop and/or tablet. Lunch. Sometimes a small toiletry bag.
      Any recommendations from your collection? Or anyone in the thread who says this isn’t worth the money - what else is out there?

      I don’t mind spending the $$$ if it’s worth it.

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 30/07/2024 - 20:31

        I love my pd zip v2 20l , you could prob get away with the 15l version. I had planned to use it as an edc back pack, but honestly I’ve never spent that much money on a back pack until this - the damn thing is too nice to take out as an edc HAHA . Says it is weatherproof in the marketing but haven’t tried it out.

        I actually usually main a clamshell-ish style lowepro backpack these days. Bought it like 12 years ago when I was working in camera retail. Bit beat up now but flexible storage and doesn’t actually look like a camera bag like the lowpros usually do - not that I use it for camera stuff these days

        • ts13 on 30/07/2024 - 21:05

          Might need a bit bigger. I forgot I often need to bring clothes to work to change 😂
          Looks pretty, but not sure I can stomach the premium over a bag like the one posted. What makes it worth twice as much?

      • CODY-19 on 30/07/2024 - 20:39
        +2

        I use Patagonia Black Hole backpack, it carries my everything from cameras and lenses, 14" laptop, to jackets and all the keys/phone/wallet everyday essentials depending on the day. It's lightweight but sturdy and it can fit easy in your luggage if you want to use a dedicated carry-on laptop/camera bag, and then change over to Patagonia for a low key street look. I've had mine for over five years and it hasn't skipped a beat apart from cosmetic colour fading. Oh and I bought mine off Gumtree for more than half the RRP.

        • Jimothy Wongingtons on 30/07/2024 - 20:46

          pantagonia

          Been meaning to add their mini 1L black hole bum bag to my collection for ages.

        • ts13 on 30/07/2024 - 20:59
          +1

          I’ve had a 45L black, Patagonia black hole duffle for probably almost ten years. It’s actually what I’m currently using to commute. Don’t get me wrong, I love the thing and it has been around the world with me, but, there are some problems using it for daily commute at the moment.
          * It’s the old version without dedicated, padded backpack straps, so it isn’t the most comfortable thing to wear as a backpack.
          * The non-compartmentalised form is fantastic for weekend trips - just dump everything in. But for a regular commute where I know I will be carrying like, laptop/tablet, lunch, some toiletries, I think I would prefer to have a laptop sleeve and a few small compartments for small things like pens, earphones case, loose cables, odd tid bits, kind of like the posted Bellroy. I think a vertical style bag would suit me better.
          * It’s waterproof where it’s waterproof. But it’s also not. If it’s on my back, the bottom party of the bag is canvas and exposed. Makes me nervous to have electronics in there and be riding around. I don’t really want to use a bag cover.

          • CODY-19 on 30/07/2024 - 21:38

            @ts13: Fair enough! You have one, so you know what it's about so no more comments from me :)

            • ts13 on 30/07/2024 - 23:13

              @CODY-19: Actually - I’m conflating the black hole duffel with the backpack. In my mind, the duffels were the only black hole items.
              The price looks right, but the reviews seem very unimpressed with the new materials (I assume you have the old one - same material as my duffel, which is great). Will have to do some comparisons with other models. Thanks!
              I’m not sure I personally find it that attractive, compared to the Bellroy, or other models such as the Boundary Supply Errant referred to below. Although it would be nice to grow my Patagonia family… the free repairs thing is great.

      • ShadowCuber on 30/07/2024 - 21:45

        Would love some suggestions on this too for bike commuters!

        I was looking at the Osprey Radial which was great for sweaty backs, I just wish it was completely waterproof except for the waterproof sleeve it has.

        I commute 17km each way 3 times a week, carry a laptop, iPad, clothes, lunch, few other tech accessories all inside a Herschel 25l backpack. It gets stinky easily as I sweat so much with it on my back!!!

        • prolo on 30/07/2024 - 23:18
          +1

          Bike rack plus panniers for the win.

        • slimpickings on 31/07/2024 - 00:11

          Last time I needed a pack I wanted an osprey radial but ended up getting a tropos, radials were hard to find at a good price at the time. 3 years later it's got a bit of wear but in good condition.

          • Sweatiness: the mesh leaves my back almost sweat free, better than the deuter backpack I had before; I cycle in my work clothes so its handy. The straps still leave big sweaty patches but not sure that can be avoided.
          • Waterproofing: imperfect but water resistant. If I'm going to be out in medium or heavy rain for 10+ minutes I'd put a cover on.
          • Stinkiness: haven't noticed any, never washed it.
          • Other: Works fine as a daypack but if you're hiking, remember to reattach any waist or chest straps you removed because they annoyed you

          I've put about 100km/week of commuting into it for 3 years, I'm guessing the radial will be similar build quality and design choices.

      • SnootyAl on 30/07/2024 - 21:53

        I've had a Boundary Supply Errant since they did the Kickstarter for it, must have been 5+ years now. It's been my daily commuter/carry-on for all of my travel, and it still looks almost brand new. It's pricey (~AUD$400) but it's going to be an instant buy when (if?) this one ever dies on me.

        • ts13 on 30/07/2024 - 23:07

          Damn. Looks sexy. Currently 25% off, so $199 USD on their website so, $303 AUD, excl shipping. Will look into it.
          I feel the same way about Acaia Lunar Coffee Scale :’) pricey - but if it died, I’d buy another one tomorrow. It’s done almost nine years now!

      • 0806449 on 30/07/2024 - 22:28

        Ive been tempted by the blackhole 25L.
        Also wanting to bike commute with 14 in laptop, lunch, office clothes and shoes.

        Though i do have use of a change room locker

  • bruceclipse on 30/07/2024 - 19:58
    +3

    student beans for an extra 15% discount = $126.65
    And don't forget shopback 5.4% cashback

    • King Steuart on 30/07/2024 - 20:01

      How do we get student beans

    • Aleigh123 on 30/07/2024 - 20:26

      Shopback doesn't work with Student Beans discounts, does it?

  • BaeSuzy on 30/07/2024 - 20:00
    +3

    honestly, over rated, returning mine!

  • mouseman99 on 30/07/2024 - 20:02
    +3

    The straps seem to get twisted through the buckles with Bellroy. Very annoying

  • freewhere on 30/07/2024 - 20:03
    +1

    These are not worth the price tag.

  • jerio on 30/07/2024 - 20:12
    +2

    I bought this one 5 years ago and it's still going strong. Use it 5 days a week for laptop and office gear. Very happy with it, and would go Bellroy again in future.

    https://bellroy.com/products/classic-backpack-plus

    • robotfrom1984 on 30/07/2024 - 20:34
      +1

      Yeah I have the classic backpack plus as well. But a version from a few years ago. Still going strong.

    • Smigit on 30/07/2024 - 21:04

      I have the smaller version and love the bag.

  • Schrodinger on 30/07/2024 - 20:16
    +4

    Seems like another "minimalist" overpriced backpack that trades functionality for looks.

    Probably more water resistant, but I'd take more pockets and compartments over one giant one any day.

    • node modules on 30/07/2024 - 20:28
      +1

      agreed. i have a bellroy tokyo totepack. it can hardly fit anything inside and straps always loosen up

      • Schrodinger on 30/07/2024 - 22:52
        +1

        I have a xd design bobby hero backpack that costs like 180 bucks. I hardly ever use it because it's so impractical. The 20-30 dollar Aldi backpack is so much better and much more convenient. It's my go to backpack now.

  • bruceclipse on 30/07/2024 - 20:25

    You get what you paid for. At this price, you get a combination of style and practicality. Definitely an improvement over OZBs favourite Dell backpacks.

  • Hugh G Rection on 30/07/2024 - 20:27

    would love to have this bag, but i have soo many darn bags. bags still with tags collecting dust :(
    Bellroy, Tumi, Coach, etc…

  • Christown on 30/07/2024 - 20:33

    In need of a new bag for work and this might fit the bill nicely. The messenger style laptop bag does my shoulders in!

  • Kinjiru on 30/07/2024 - 20:35
    +6

    I was excited at first, then in doing my research, I saw that Tom from Pack Hacker (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_iMegivE2w) had an issue with the bag popping open unintentionally really easily. That is a big show stopper issue for me.

    • bruceclipse on 30/07/2024 - 20:56

      you would think they have addressed the issue by now. that video is 3 years old

      • mwalexander on 30/07/2024 - 21:20
        +3

        I have this bag and the magnetic closer pops open too easy if it’s overfilled or you’ve got something that’s an odd shape. Wouldn’t recommend it.

  • beeze on 30/07/2024 - 21:28

    Nah, done confuse a good brand with a good bag.
    I bought Aer city a month back, great for my specific needs but no longer on sale.

    • ozbs25 on 30/07/2024 - 22:48

      How much did you get the Aer City Pack for? Looks like you can get decent prices on Aer gear via Amazon JP.

  • downhillmtbr on 30/07/2024 - 21:31
    -1

    Would recommend osprey's work/city/commuter focused bags instead

  • StubbyCubes on 30/07/2024 - 22:59

    Would not reccomend this bag. Anything remotely bulky/light jogging (e.g to catch a tram) will pop the magnetic cover right open.

  • hypie on 30/07/2024 - 23:07

    Same price on Amazon.

  • Bobbson Jagnut on 30/07/2024 - 23:25

    I bought a belroy classic a couple of years ago and the friggin straps kept coming loose, it was ridiculous. Support sent me these “webbing keepers” - little clips that grab the straps and add friction - but that only slowed the issue down, and didn’t prevent it. Especially annoying as breaking into a sudden run would send the straps completely loose. A co worker of mine has the same issue with his Bellroy bag as well).

    I love the design of the Bellroy bags, especially the pockets which are really thoughtfully designed. But they couldn’t get the basics right.
    Honestly I’d just go with Herschel, Crumpler or a more recent Samsonite bag (I’ve used an old one with the same issue, but I daily a new one that is perfect) if you can get them on sale.
    Always check the second hand marketplace because bags lose value hard.

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