Bellroy Transit Workpack Pro (22L + 28L) Review
"Calming Capabilities"
The 28L Transit Backpack from Bellroy is nicely sized and well organized for big commutes, business travel and regular ol’ adventure travel. Innovative and classy bag.
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What I like
- Understated and classy. Smooth nylon with a slight sheen that won't pick up pet hair or dirt
- The back panel and straps are a huge upgrade: dual density foam, gel-like padding. You notice it every time you pick it up
- Perfect organization for how I carry: top tech taco pocket, a divider at the top of the laptop compartment for charger and hard drive, sunglasses pocket, deep front pocket you can see into
- My 16 inch MacBook Pro fits
- Hidden zip pocket against your back with a key clip, side water bottle pocket
- Clamshell main compartment that zips almost to the bottom, with a strap to hold clothes for travel
- Water sealed zips that still open easily
- The 28L packed a two night trip plus all my work stuff. The 22L is the better everyday size
Watch for
- No hip strap
- My big water bottle doesn't fully fit
- I kind of miss the crinkly material of the old Transit Backpack
Specs
- 22L or 28L (28L is 530 x 370 x 170 mm)
- 1100 g (2.4 lb) for the 28L
- Recycled Dura Nylon
Where I've covered it
- UPDATE: Bellroy Transit Pro Backpack at 1:56 (full review)
- 15 Incredible Tech EDC Backpacks of 2026 at 16:29
- The Marvelous Bellroy Minimal Travel Backpack at 0:00 (original Transit Backpack)
- 10 Epic Minimal Travel Bags at 15:35 (original Transit Backpack)
- 13 Large Laptop Backpacks at 12:07
- 17 Personal Favorite Everyday Laptop Bags at 32:58
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