Bellroy Shift Backpack

Capacity 22 L
Weight 1.25 kg 2.8 lbs
Dimensions 55×30×20 cm 22×12×8 in
Airline fit 78 % of airlines
Front facing view of the Bellroy Shift Backpack
Deeper stats
Capacity-to-weight 17.6 L/kg 7.9 L/lb Low
Cubic space 33 L 2112 in³
Rated vs. shell 11 L11 L High
Airline Compatibility

✈️ 78% (156/199)

This bag can be used as a carry on in 78% of airlines.

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Our verdict

Reasons to buy

  • Lots of colors to choose from.
  • A sleek and stylish look that is eye-catching and fits every environment.
  • Made from durable and sustainable materials that also feel premium to touch.
  • Decent organization all throughout the entire bag.

Things to consider

  • Expensive.
  • Could use some more external pockets for your handy things.
  • The water bottle pocket location isn't optimal to some as it is located inside the bag.

What reviewers said

  • "Great materials. Great design considerations. It fits snug and comfortably both on and off the bike...All in all, I give this one an A -."
  • "I use this as my "shift bag" for work, and LOVE it! The latch is really unique and grew on me instantly, because it provides such quick access to the bag. The thing is built like a tank, so it should easily last several years even with rough treatment. It's very comfortable and holds a ton of stuff to keep you ready for the Zombie Apocalypse. ;)"
  • "This backpack not only displays extraordinary build quality, but the attention to detail makes it the most elegant backpack that I own (and I own A LOT). I would have no problem in wearing it with a suit."

Reviews from around the web

This expandable, water-resistant backpack is my go-to for travel — I can easily pack a weekend's worth of stuff and retrieve items through a side zipper
www.businessinsider.com
The Bellroy Shift Backpack is now my go-to bag anytime I travel or even for a day trip to the park or beach. While my folding and packing skills still need some work, the bag helps me fit everything I need, without fighting to get a zipper closed. Plus, the Shift is designed so that I don't have to unload all my stuff to retrieve something I stored at the bottom.
BELLROY SHIFT BACKPACK
www.thecoolector.com
...The organisation layer of the backpack sits high up in this carry to make for easy reach and to protect your devices from any crush from above. There is a minimalistic, understated aesthetic to this classy backpack from Bellroy that we’re loving at The Coolector and we’re sure plenty of others will be equally as enamoured with the dapper visuals.
Bellroy Shift Backpack
www.carryology.com
Elegant, practical and adaptable, the Bellroy Shift Backpack embraces changing needs and environments with ease. Designed to shift between multiple settings, the pack works equally well during a bike commute, office meeting, gym trip or outdoor trail adventure.
Owner Review: Bellroy Shift Backpack (2019)
bradsturkie.com
I've been pleased with my ownership of this bag so far. I would buy it again, no problem. The Shift has forced me to adjust my workflow to something more efficient by eliminating my second gym bag entirely. One bag is all I need now. This has turned out to be a pretty great everyday carry pack. It has enough space and enough style to move around town or the office and get work done.
Bellroy makes bags and backpacks that are a perfect union of form and function — we love their clean, minimalist design and clever expandable compartments
www.businessinsider.com
I've been testing the bag out for the past few months, and it's proven useful in all areas of my life. During the week, it has more than enough space to hold all of my commuting essentials, and when I need to bring home a new product to test, I can fit it in and simply adjust the top to accommodate it. I've also been able to pack it for short weekend trips.

Features

Storage
Compression N
Expanded Capacity None
Opening TopFlap
Passport N
Passthrough N
Carry
Backpack S
Hip Belt N
Sternum Strap R
Inside
Laptop 15
Main Compartments 1
Organizer N
Outside
Hard Shell False
Rain-fly N
Water Bottle Holder 1
Water Resistant Y
Material:
Venture-weave polyester

Fits the carry-on limits of 156 airlines

Adria Airways Aegean Airlines Aer Lingus Aeroflot Aerolineas Argentinas Aeromexico Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela Air Asia Air Astana Air Baltic Air Berlin (Closed) Air Canada Air Caraibes Air China Air Europa Air France Air India Air Koryo Air Macau Air Malta Air Mauritius Air New Zealand Air Nostrum Air Serbia Air Seychelles Air Tahiti Nui Air Transat AirAsiaX Aircalin Alitalia All Nipon Airways ANA Asiana Airlines ATA Airlines Atlas Global Austrian Avianca Azerbaijan Airlines Azul Airlines Azul Linhas Bahamasair Bangkok Airways Belavia Biman Bangladesh Blue Air Boliviana de Aviacion British Airways Brussels Airlines Bulgaria Air Cambodia Angkor Air Cape Air Caribbean Airlines Cathay Pacific Cebu Pacific China Airlines China Eastern China Southern Conviasa Copa Airlines Croatia Air Cubana de Aviacion Czech Airlines Dragonair EL AL Emirates Airlines Enter Air Ethiopian Airlines Eurowings EVA Air Fiji Airways Finnair Flair Air flybe Gol Linhas Aereas Hainan Airlines Hong Kong Airlines Iberia Icelandair Indigo InselAir Interjet Iran Air Iran Aseman Air Japan Airlines Jet Airways Jet2 Jetstar Airways Jetstar Asia Juneyao Airlines Kenya Airways KLM Korean Air Kulula Kuwait Air LATAM LOT Polish Lufthansa Luxair Mahan Air Malaysia Airlines Mango Meridiana Fly Middle East Airlines Monarch Airlines Nordwind Airlines Norwegian Onur Air Pakistan International Peach Pegasus Airlines Philippine Airlines Porter Airlines Qantas Airways Royal Air Morocco Royal Brunei Airlines Royal Jordanian Ryanair S7 SAS Scandinavian Saudi Arabian Airlines Shandong Airlines Shenzhen Airlines Sichuan Airlines SilkAir Silver Airways Singapore Airlines Sky Airlines Skywest, Inc. South African Airways SpiceJet SriLankan Airlines Sun Express Swiss Int'l Air Lines TAAG Angola TAM Airlines TAP Air Portugal TAROM Thai Airways Thomson Airways Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190) Travel Service Airlines Turkish Airlines Turkmenistan Airlines Ukraine International Ural Airlines uTair Airlines Uzbekistan Air Vietnam Airlines VIM Airlines (Closed) Virgin America Virgin Atlantic Vivaaerobus Volotea Wizz Air WOW Airlines Xiamen

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