Bellroy Transit Backpack 28L Review (BEST One Bag Travel Pack of the year?)

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Aaron @ Nomads Nation

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@Nomads.Nation 8 ай бұрын

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@erichanson5628 8 ай бұрын

Nice Video Aaron!

@Nomads.Nation 8 ай бұрын

thanks a lot!

@andreasdemetriades9099 8 ай бұрын

Many thanks for the review - very detailed and informative! I like the backpack, but for me it is missing organisation for admin stuff and especially documents. My current EDC bags are the Tom Bihn Synik 22 and 30 which are still in top place for me. I’m also a big fan of Belroy - I’ve got some of their wallets and pouches, but no backpack yet. Thanks again for your review - I will be watching out for your next one!

@Nomads.Nation 8 ай бұрын

Glad to hear you liked!

@subie0455 5 ай бұрын

I have both the S22 and S30 as well, but want to replace both for a more subtle 28-30L backpack. Have you thought the same? If so, what backpacks are you deciding on?

@MyCovertNarcissism 8 ай бұрын

I'm a huge Bellroy fan, I always get questions and compliments whenever I'm out with mine. I can't see me buying this one, although I can totally understand why anyone would. Great review as always.

@Nomads.Nation 8 ай бұрын

thanks dude!

@jondough7823 3 ай бұрын

What bag of theirs do you have?

@MyCovertNarcissism 3 ай бұрын

I have the Bellroy Melbourne in black@@jondough7823

@arthuslim 8 ай бұрын

great review, as always. i have the bellroy transit workpack and loving the functionality. agreed, not a fan of their shoulder straps, little padding. perhaps i am drawn to those straps of Goruck and Boundary Supply.

@Nomads.Nation 8 ай бұрын

Totally agree

@Dracomies 5 ай бұрын

I have the Bellroy Transit 20L and 28L and imo the 20L is the perfect office backpack. It's so good. I can't explain why or the reasoning but I much prefer the 20L over the 28L. For travel I do really like the 28L a lot. For nice hotels I use the Bellroy, for hiking and grungier locations I use the Dragonfly.

@Nomads.Nation 5 ай бұрын

Agreed it’s an amazing office bag - def looks the part!

@jenwork 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for great review. I am in between this one and the venture ready 26L, still couldn't make up my mind, so hard to pick.

@Nomads.Nation 7 ай бұрын

The good news is you can’t go wrong with either. If it’s for travel purposes I’d recommend getting the 28L so you have a bit more space when need be

@ditzy2641 8 ай бұрын

I had this for quite a while. accompanied me on several local business trips and a 9-day international trip to the UK. function-wise, this bag is perfect. it's lightweight and has some decent compartments. but sadly I'm not a big fan of their back panel and strap because it keeps slipping even after I applied aftermarket strap keeper. decided to sell it and bought an aer tp3s. even though i noticed aer tp3s is heavier even when its empty, the comfiness of its back panel and strap is unmatched 👍

@Nomads.Nation 8 ай бұрын

perfec analysis - this bag is super light and a joy to use, but just won't be as comfy as a more padded bag like the ATP3

@nihtyanov 8 ай бұрын

Great review as always Aaron! You just never disappoint man! I have the Bellroy Transit Backpack 28L in this exact color and a few other Bellroy bags! Great design, I just love the choice of materials outside and especially on the inside and that is true for all of their products. I use it every day for the office/EDC and it is a great combo with the Bellroy Venture Sling 6L, I take them on every trip and they just feel like they are made for me, yeah man Bellroy...what can I say.... Now I'm in a dilemma between the Bellroy Desk Caddy, which you actually showed in this video, and the Peak Design Tech Pouch, i have only the PD, but I think its way too bulky for everyday use, so maybe something like the Desk Caddy would do a great job, considering that it fits great in the laptop zipped pocket. Keep up the amazing job and also waiting for the FYROOOO 🔥🔥🔥

@Nomads.Nation 8 ай бұрын

thanks mucho amigo! 🔥🔥🔥

@therainbowpoopp 8 ай бұрын

Just a note: Aer TP3/TP3S doesnt have dual external water bottle pockets. It only has 1 with the other being a more of quick access side pocket that doesnt have a lot of elasticity. Another note would be that if you use the water bottle holder on the Aer it cuts into one of the inside side pockets on the main compartment which would bend anything inside. Thanks!

@Nomads.Nation 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for that!

@craigo2142 5 ай бұрын

Hope as you build your backpack, you will consider a model w/o a laptop compartment in a travel bag. A lot of us just like to travel for fun and don't need the sectioned off computer area or extra zippers. iPhone and iPad usually do the trip or just an iPhone.

@Nomads.Nation 5 ай бұрын

I do agree that the non-laptop crowd is underserved and there should be more travel bags without laptop sleeves. Having said that, it won’t by my bag company, as we are dedicated to making the worlds best gear for laptop warriors and digital nomads 💻 💪🏻

@danwilkinson5239 8 ай бұрын

That 20L looks like a great packable daypack option

@Nomads.Nation 8 ай бұрын

semi-packable yes

@smlhtr 7 ай бұрын

This bag had been across the globe with me for the last two years along with a bellroy 9L or 10L camera sling depending on my camera setup. Seriously, it’s incredible. I’m average height and skinny so I can pack a couple weeks worth of clothes in there provided I have laundry at the destination for the unmentionables.

@Nomads.Nation 7 ай бұрын

love it!

@xc43t 6 ай бұрын

The 20l version is a sleek option for everyday carry if you don´t need too much junk. Laptop charger can be tossed into the main compartment and headphones too. Little things fit into the front pocket. Side pockets are fine for thin bottles only. Straps are good enough for the load and get loose from time to time... I learned to live with it. I am thinking about the 28l for business trips. Even low cost flight providers may accept the pack for carry on if not too full. Both packs are fairly light and simple. They are not trying to be "tactical". I would be happy if they were half the price.

@Nomads.Nation 6 ай бұрын

half the price = half the quality

@Kikuyo2 6 ай бұрын

I agree price is high but not goruck, evergoods high, except the Apex. And availability is also better, a lot retailer offer it. Means u can get discount sometimes.

@xc43t 6 ай бұрын

@@Nomads.Nation True and checking how similar bags are priced, Bellroy is actually quite OK. My "half price" remark was probably more about the fact that going just 8 liters up for a backpack I might not use all that often may not be money best spent. But then again, checking what the others are making... on average they put 8 carry handles on one backpack and operate under the assumption that the more zippers the better😁

@Nomads.Nation 6 ай бұрын

@@xc43t 😂

@Dmassimini7 6 ай бұрын

What was the tripod you showed briefly in the water bottle section and do you recommend it? Looked super compact!

@Nomads.Nation 6 ай бұрын

something I picked up at a random market in China lol, not sure what the brand is

@jonuiuc 8 ай бұрын

I like Bellroys transit line more than the venture stuff if only for the separate laptop sleeve. I’m sorta over the vertical exterior pockets though.

@Nomads.Nation 8 ай бұрын

you are over it on all bags? Bellroy, Evergoods, Able Carry, etc?

@jonuiuc 8 ай бұрын

@@Nomads.Nation yeah pretty much all of them on backpacks, I'm not really a side slinger, backpacks I put on or take off, I'm a big sling guy if I need to keep it on + access. I tend to throw things in there so it just settles on the bottom. The only thing I find it really works well for me in those vertical pockets is throwing a thin tech pouch (like the modern dayfarer or one of those similar shaped waterfield ones) into it. I prefer a moderate sized quick access/dump section, like the one on the top of their venture ready/aer capsule or even just an old fashioned jansport style extra front pocket (I know it would ruin the smooth look but it works!).

@jonuiuc 8 ай бұрын

@@Nomads.Nation I love love that extra charger/mouse/tech dump section inside of the laptop sleeve though, its great, you only have to open one zipper to get all your computer stuff.

@Nomads.Nation 8 ай бұрын

@@jonuiuc yea its great, and works very well too, unlike Peak Design's which is too tight imo

@jeffo6880 5 ай бұрын

I use a 25oz Larq water bottle and I saw the 17oz fit. Do you think the 25oz would fit this bag. I really like bags with hidden water bottle pockets. If you don't think the 25oz would fil, do you recommend another bag with an internal water bottle pocket that would? Very informative video Aaron.

@Nomads.Nation 4 ай бұрын

I can’t say about the 25oz for sure - please reach out to Bellroy and ask them. As for bags with hidden water bottle pockets, check out Day Owl Backpack, Able Carry Max, and Knack Pack

@nolainnogain 8 ай бұрын

This reminds me of an Evergoods bag. How would you say this compares to a CPL 28? Especially comfort wise.

@Nomads.Nation 8 ай бұрын

I haven’t tested a CPL28 so I can’t say for sure, but my understanding is that Evergoods should be more comfortable

@kirstenanderson1727 21 күн бұрын

The Bellroy tag on the inside main compartment can fit an air tag.

@Nomads.Nation 20 күн бұрын

I always forget this, sneaky-awesome design from them

@leotravel85 8 ай бұрын

2-3 day trips? I have been using this backpack for months during the last 3 years. This is the best one bag travel backpack ever, period. Only bag that comes close to this is the Evergoods CTB 26 but it's 400 grams heavier.

@Nomads.Nation 8 ай бұрын

nice to meet a superfan of the bag!

@panda1412. 8 ай бұрын

No it's not 😂

@selorm 8 ай бұрын

I keep seeing reviews that the straps keep slipping, does anyone else experience this? I want to get the 20L. One review said they had both 20 and 28L and both had the same problem.

@Nomads.Nation 8 ай бұрын

Not in my experience

@LezOLee 4 ай бұрын

Bellroy added in new strap keepers that clip on more tightly. Not the most elegant solution but it certainly keeps the straps from sliding between uses.

@lynn-888 3 ай бұрын

I was 100% in, but the lack of a luggage strap is a dealbreaker for me.

@Nomads.Nation 3 ай бұрын

Yea really hoping that Bellroy starts adding that on more products

@domdev00 2 ай бұрын

Can you do the Thule Aion please? 🙏

@Nomads.Nation 2 ай бұрын

Hopefully one day, it’s on our wish list

@carlosezetagomez 6 ай бұрын

Flight personal item?

@Nomads.Nation 6 ай бұрын

Depends on the flight, but maybe 50/50 chance

@exergyone7164 8 ай бұрын

Was that a trick to trigger the comment "the Aer TP3 doesn't have dual water bottle holders"? 🤔

@Nomads.Nation 8 ай бұрын

not sure what you mean? 🤔

@Seanonyoutube 8 ай бұрын

*PUBLISH*

@Nomads.Nation 8 ай бұрын

Haha OOPS! Fixed now thanks for the comment lol

@erwinramos2333 5 ай бұрын

No luggage pass thru is weird for a travel backpack

@Nomads.Nation 5 ай бұрын

It isn’t if you just look at it as a light one bag travel pack… but outside of that, I totally agree

@jaxsegal5715 2 ай бұрын

Can I fit this under the seat of an airplane?

@Nomads.Nation 2 ай бұрын

depends on the airplane, but I'd say you'd be good most of the time (assuming the airline lets you take it on)

@bani_niba 2 ай бұрын

While I appreciate the side-access features of the Transit line, the entire line has a couple of fatal flaws (for me). 1> zero attachment points (yes, I understand the minimalist aesthetic they were going for, but still...) 2> no luggage pass-thru .

@Nomads.Nation 2 ай бұрын

Point 1 isn’t something I care about but I strongly agree with point 2

@exergyone7164 8 ай бұрын

Bellroy Transit 28L: Pros 1. Aesthetics + quality materials 2. Clamshell opening 3. Nice internal pocket that can hold accessory pouch 4. Dual water bottle holders Cons 1. No luggage pass-thru 2. Frontal vertical pocket not built for righ-handed swing around access 3. Laptop difficult to pull out when bag packed out 4. Internal dual water bottle holders usability compromised when bag packed out 5. Non-sense main compartment elastic holders Beautiful pack, but it's a no for me.

@Nomads.Nation 8 ай бұрын

💯

@leotravel85 8 ай бұрын

These complains are non issues for me after years of traveling. 1. I don't care as I just carry one bag 2. Never ever even thought about it, just use the hidden pockets (they are not just for bottles) for storing passport, etc 3. That happens in most backpacks, but in my experience that rarely has happened to me (and I tend to pack heavily) 4. Internal bottle holders are the only drawback but they are OK for small bottles and another better use for them is to use as hidden pockets for wallet, phone, etc 5. That is a non-issue, it doesn't get in the way so just don't use it, I don't even remember that is there. Also it has been useful when using as EDC to prevent things from moving around when packed light

@Nomads.Nation 8 ай бұрын

@@leotravel85 word

@robertstephenson3669 Ай бұрын

Yeah - I have that bag - shoulder strap pads should be longer - too short and cuts into your shoulders. And the “Water bottle holders” suck - they don’t work -

@Nomads.Nation Ай бұрын

Agreed on the shoulder straps, I think the water bottle holder works very well, just depends on what water bottle you have

@MrPinpoint007 8 ай бұрын

I think you need to update the title. It is labeled as [publish]

@Nomads.Nation 8 ай бұрын

Ugh thanks dude, updated 😂

@BELLOOO11 8 ай бұрын

Is this new? Have seen reviews on this a few years ago

@arlencarlson 8 ай бұрын

@@BELLOOO11 I agree. Thought this review was published years ago. I know the bag has been out for quite some time.

@Nomads.Nation 8 ай бұрын

@@arlencarlson yea its not "new new" but it's kinda "new" - def mispoke in the beginning though. Thanks for watching!

@mannykhan7752 5 ай бұрын

A simple backpack from Targus or Swissgear would do everything this backpack would do and more for a fraction of the price. This bag to me says - I'm white and AI want to flex my privelage - im gullible - I'm just demanding...

@Nomads.Nation 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for your comment! I do agree that this bag is pricey, and other cheaper bags have similar functionality. But when it comes to materials, build, aesthetic, and warranty, Swissgear and Targus simply cannot compare to the quality of Bellroy. Bags are like cars - both a Toyota and a Bentley will get you from Point A to Point B, they just do it in their own ways. Hope you have a great day :)