Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus vs. Uniqlo 3Way Bag
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus
| Capacity | 22 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 52×30×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 65% |
| Price | $179 |
Feature by feature
| Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus | Feature | Uniqlo 3Way Bag |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 0 |
| Y | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| S | Backpack | S |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | N |
| Inside | ||
| 15 | Laptop | 0 |
| 1 | Main Compartments | 1 |
| N | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 0 | Water Bottle Holder | 0 |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| Venture-weave polyester and leather | Polyester |
Uniqlo 3Way Bag
| Capacity | 4 L |
| Weight | 1 kg |
| Dimensions | 17.7×12.2×4.7 cm |
| Airline fit | 99% |
| Price | $40 |
Compact and easy to carry on even a crowded street or subway.
Off the bat, both the Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus and the Uniqlo 3Way Bag have their own unique charms. The venture-weave polyester and leather of the Bellroy backpack exude a certain rugged sophistication, perfectly paired with a clean, functional aesthetic. This piece isn’t just for show. It also offers a roomy 22-liter capacity and a laptop compartment that can neatly tuck away a 15-inch laptop. The Uniqlo 3Way Bag, on the other hand, is a fierce competitor in the size and space department. Smaller but more airline-compatible, it's a bag that truly lives up to its 3-way name: A satchel, a crossbody, and a backpack all in one compact package.
But what makes the Uniqlo bag stand out isn't just its 99% airline compatibility but also its ability to transform according to your needs, keeping your daily essentials organized with its 4-liter capacity. It may not have a designated laptop compartment, but it makes up for it with its sleek and professional look, mirroring the brand's minimalist design ethos.
- Size: Bellroy (21x30x52 inches), Uniqlo (4.7x17.7x12.2 inches)
- Weight: Both bags weigh 1 pound.
- Carry Capacity: Bellroy offers 22 liters, Uniqlo has 4 liters.
- Compatibility: Bellroy is compatible with 65% of airlines, Uniqlo with 99%.
- Material: Bellroy is made of Venture-weave polyester and leather, while Uniqlo uses Polyester.
- Laptop Compartment: Bellroy can fit a 15-inch laptop. Uniqlo doesn't have a dedicated laptop compartment.
In all honesty, travel enthusiasts would find either bag an admirable companion. The Bellroy Classic Backpack Plus represents the quintessential backpack—capacious and durable with a timeless design, ideal for everyday carry and work. Simultaneously, the Uniqlo 3Way Bag is versatile, seamlessly transitioning from work to play. It is the ultimate proof that good things come in small packages.
Whether your preference leans more towards Bellroy's functional efficiency or Uniqlo's adaptable compactness will depend on your specific journey. After all, as they say, the joy is in the journey, not the destination. And either of these backpacks would make a commendable travel companion.