Bellroy Classic Backpack PLUS review (Is it worth it?)

Overall pros and cons | Who is this pack for | Specs | Price and more
DISCLAIMER: This review is for the Bellroy Classic Backpack PLUS - not the original Bellroy Classic Backpack
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00:00 Intro
00:25 Specs
01:21 Style
02:12 Materials
03:27 Comfort
04:29 Front
05:46 Middle
08:10 Back
11:35 Pros & Cons
13:56 Who it's for
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Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus - Nomads Nation Score
Style - 4/5
Comfort - 3/5
Functionality - 3/5
Durability - 4/5
Value - 4/5
Over all - 3/5
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While being simple and minimalistic, the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus is a well-rounded backpack that will be able to handle most people's day-to-day needs. Its design says "I'm classy" without throwing any brands in your face (cough, LV)
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The Bellroy Classic is for you if...
✅ If you are a university/college student - Bellroy advertises their products as such, and honestly, they are perfect for carrying books + laptop + pens
✅ If you're a minimalist - The Bellroy classic is not a feature-heavy bag, it has the fewest pockets of any bag we have reviewed. The pockets which are included in the design are well placed and thought out.
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If the Bellroy Classic Plus is not for you, check out these videos...
❌ If you're more about sleek and modern designs - The Bellroy classic's design language invites memories of a simpler time. If you're a person who likes a more modern style, you should see this review 👇🏼
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❌ If you carry extra tech gear - Need to bring a full-sized keyboard for work/college, maybe a Bluetooth speaker, and a nice ergonomic mouse? this bag is not perfect for fitting these extra items, being a minimalist everyday carry. This pack though is a temple of tech and organization.👇🏼
Standard Luggage Daily Carry
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❌ Are you an adventurer? While this pack certainly has the style, it's not an adventurer's backpack. if you're going to hit the beach after an urbex trip to an abandoned mental hospital, you may want to have more durable materials. This everyday carry will probably survive a zombie apocalypse.👇🏼
WANDRD Duo Daypack
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Specs / Features / Summary :
• Capacity - 22 Liters
• Various color options, various materials
• Price $80 -$150 USD
• Separate laptop compartment, can fit a 17-inch laptop
• Extra convenient quick-access pocket
• Well placed internal pockets
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Who is Bellroy?
Bellroy started in 2010 as a group of designers who initially came together to redesign the humble wallet. Since then they have released a myriad of products including slings, tote bags, leather bags backpacks, and phone accessories. Most of their products include some leather and follow the same timeless design aesthetic.
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Your reviews are actually my favourite of ALL bag reviews online! I love your energy, your humour, and your formatting of your videos!! So detailed AND I can skip around. So glad to find your channel!!! Thanks for how much work you put into your videos 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@Nomads.Nation]

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[@FerasBiyikli]

I love your reviews! They're so detailed, well edited, and you are very informed on so many levels. Thank you for this amazing life saving content!

[@Nomads.Nation]

Glad you like them Feras! Let us know if you end up buying a new pack, we'd love to hear which one you got!

[@laisroupinha]

really like your reviews, keep up with the good work! 💪🏽

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks so much Lais!

[@IdhamIdris]

I have this backpack. I agree with your opinion on the main compartment zippers (it catches on the corners) but the harness system is way better than below average. It’s not the best, but its not as awful as you make it. Overall, still a great review and keep them coming!

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks so much Idham! And yes, I should clarify that the comfort isn't terrible - much better than a jansport, etc! Thanks so much for watching ♥️

[@charmaine.s_EDC]

I have the forrest green Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus. It's great on for a daily use. Very durable for my overpacking needs 🤭😄. Comfortable having my house packed inside 😁🙃 Chest strap is cool👍 however it gets easily dislodged😳. And I agree the the external zip pocket should be bilateral instead of just on one side. Despite that I still love this bag . Thank you for your review

[@Nomads.Nation]

Great comments - thanks so much! If only the front zip pocket was bilateral

[@Simon-pl2zi]

man u have such a talent for this - nice review!

[@Nomads.Nation]

Wow thank you so much!

[@fabianrodriguez5029]

Hello, do you know if the Second Edition still fits a 17" laptop?

[@Nomads.Nation]

Not sure - reach out to Bellroy and plz let us know what they say

[@indrikpacin2463]

THANKS FOR THIS AMAZING REVIEW MAN

[@Nomads.Nation]

ITS MY ABSOLUTE PLEASURE DUDE

[@bredrolls]

Hello! Thanks for this in-depth review :-) I am currently looking for a school backpack and I was wondering which you'd choose between the Bellroy Classic 20L and the Boundary Supply Rennen Daypack? Also, thoughts on the Fjallraven Laptop 15/Foldsack/Raven 20?

[@Nomads.Nation]

Responded in your other thread

[@Bluespartan56]

Have you seen the bellroy classic plus second version? They update the back panel for airflow and wrap it underneath to give the laptop compartment a false bottom.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks for the comment Giuliano! And yes I've seen the pack but haven't had the chance to review it yet- hopefully soon!

[@DoomsGames]

@@Nomads.Nation Should I just buy the previous edition since its $80 cheaper

[@Nomads.Nation]

@@DoomsGames Ah ultimately that's your call dude but I will say that both versions are awesome, you can't go wrong either way :)

[@QooTheWiazard]

i'm Huge fan of these reviews.

[@Nomads.Nation]

I'm a huge fan of you Taehyun! ;)

[@craigmatthews6559]

Is this the 20L review or the 22L plus? I'm confused. Because, the ink blue is only available for the 20L. So do you show us the 20L backpack in the video? :)

[@Nomads.Nation]

Hey Craig, thanks for the comment! This is the PLUS backpack. Bellroy's color options change depending on what is in stock. Hope that helps!

[@PabloSanchez42069]

One your best reviews 👍

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks a ton Ian! I thank Tav my amazing cameraman and editor for all of his amazing ideas

[@juansanchezjimenez9247]

cool video! do you have any review about victorinox backpacks? I am choosing between Bellroy or Victorinox.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thank you! Haven't reviewed them yet unfortunately but hopefully soon

[@juansanchezjimenez9247]

@@Nomads.Nation Thanks for replying! keep the good work. Your videos are informative and fun to watch.

[@AliFrostinho]

Really stuck between this and the transit workpack, like the functionality of the transit workpack but the style of the classic is so stylish! Any thoughts?

[@Nomads.Nation]

Transit is a much better bag and has more modern functionality imo, but the classic is a classic for a reason! Ultimately you can’t go wrong with either

[@AliFrostinho]

@@Nomads.Nation Thanks my bro!

[@Ken-dm5xt]

I think you might have gotten the specs of Classic Backpack and Classic Backpack Plus mixed up (ie: the size and weight). Great review regardless. Thanks! 😊

[@Nomads.Nation]

Ohh! I'd better check, that would be a terrible oversight!

[@Paa375]

So is this plus the 24L???

[@Ken-dm5xt]

@@Paa375 this is the Plus 22L. The Plus 24L just released recently to replace the 22L.

[@lexusluthor1]

Really liked your review. Liked that I could skip to certain, important spots but I actually watch the whole vid straight through. Where are you finding this pack for $90 U.S. dollars...their site has it for a whopping $179. OUCH!

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks for the nice comment Pete! Maybe I was wrong on the price or maybe bellroy increased the price? Not sure mate, super sorry about the confusion tho…

[@anuragbhattacharya4216]

I just got the second edition of this backpack and no it doesn't fit my 16 inch laptop comfortably. It goes in but it's a struggle to get it out. Will have to return it unfortunately.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Ah that’s unfortunate - thanks for the update!

[@kokokruncher3245]

Which model of Asus is that?

[@Nomads.Nation]

Not sure as we done have it anymore, sorry!

[@Dadc0rd]

6:42 what water bottle are you using here bro?

[@Nomads.Nation]

16pz hydro flask but I paid a guy to etch a logo on there for another brand of mine that never launched. Great water bottle !

[@Dadc0rd]

@@Nomads.Nation thank you so much bro i am gonna buy it 🤩

[@owenchuarbx]

I tried this myself and I can immediately feel the big difference between this and my aging XDDesign Bobby Urban Lite

[@Nomads.Nation]

glad to hear!

[@nitiutomoe]

Agree with your comment on the flappy cover main compartment zipper! My flaps have some fraying threads already in 2 years of use! Not the end of the world but this is not a cheap jansport either!

[@Nomads.Nation]

Did no expect it to fray so quickly, two years isn't a long time eiter, its about half of an university course.

[@hugoornelas8172]

Im using this bag for hiking

[@Nomads.Nation]

Glad to hear it's quite versatile for you Hugo!

[@mysfortunate7707]

I was thinking about getting it, since you said the price was usually around 90$, but now the price for the 20L is only 150! so disappointing.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Ah yes inflation has been a bitch since this review came out nearly 3 years ago. But I’d say still worth it - great bag!

[@todaysgrailtomorrowsbeater]

How about the standard classic backpack?

[@Nomads.Nation]

Just shot our review of it last week - be sure to subscribe so you get notified once it goes live in a few weeks

[@todaysgrailtomorrowsbeater]

@@Nomads.Nationamazing, thanks!

[@Nomads.Nation]

@@todaysgrailtomorrowsbeater glad to help

[@jaredweiman2987]

Unlike me, this bag looks "smart." Which is why I like it. Show up to a finance meeting, people are like, "Hey. That guy has a smart looking bag. He must be smart." As long as I don't say anything, all goes well.

[@Nomads.Nation]

It’s actually so smart looking that it will increase your IQ by at least 10 points ;)

[@xavierho4112]

This shouldn’t be listed as 2022 it’s the first edition. The second edition has an updated back panel 😅

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thank you for that! I have changed the title

[@jaynern]

Owh... 20L, i thought 22L.

[@Nomads.Nation]

Not a huge difference tho!

[@jaynern]

@@Nomads.Nation ok boss

[@stevenharrisnz]

Never trust an adult male who wears a mask and uses an Asus laptop

[@Nomads.Nation]

Words of wisdom 🧠

[@ertai222]

😅there's always haters.

[@josiechien4782]

Thanks for this amazing review! It helps a lot!! But is there any chance that you could review the second edition of Bellroy Classic Backpack PLUS ? 🥹 I'm searching a backpack look similar to Gregory sketch 22 to my brother for birthday gift, but hoping the comfort is not so bad. Thanks!

[@Nomads.Nation]

Thanks so much! We’ll add it to our wish list but it’s a long one so might take a while lol