One of our favorite wallet companies just started making work bags, and they’re just as impressive as the wallets
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Bellroy
I — and other members of the Insider Picks team — have been singing the praises of a company called Bellroy for a while now. Bellroy is an Australian startup which is known for making wallets and a few other leather goods, such as folios, iPad cases, and phone cases.
I've personally been using my Bellroy Slim Sleeve wallet almost every day for more than a year and it remains my all-time favorite wallet. It's held up remarkably well, developing a nice patina without showing signs of damaging wear or tear. It holds my go-to credit cards, enough cash for my usual needs, plus my driver's license and MetroCard.
That's why I was so excited when Bellroy announced recently that it would be launching a new line of backpacks and work bags for men and women. Bellroy sent over a sample model and gave us a sneak peak at their product line earlier this year, and I have to say: I'm impressed.
Take a look below at the backpacks and work bags in Bellroy's new collection.
The Bellroy Classic Backpack
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The Classic Backpack has a — well, classic — design, with a clean minimalist look. Measuring in at about 17 liters, the bag features a padded laptop pocket large enough to fit a 15" computer, a document/tablet pocket with a spot for a pen, an internal zip pocket, and a quick-access outside valuables section. It's comfortable to wear no matter how full it is, and it has a convenient quick-grab handle. The Classic Backpack is available in three colors, including a cool two-tone.
Buy the Bellroy Classic Backpack from Amazon for $149.
The Bellroy Slim Backpack
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The Bellroy Slim Backpack features a water-resistant fold-over closure with a magnetic strap, rather than a traditional zipper or drawstring. It makes for a stylish look which stands out. A little bit smaller than the Classic, it holds 16 liters and has dedicated space for a laptop. It has the same tablet/document pocket with space for a pen, as well as another soft-lined pocket for things like sunglasses or a laptop charger. There's a quick-access external pocket along the side, too, for keys or a phone. The Slim Backpack comes in gray, blue, and black.
Buy the Bellroy Slim Backpack from Amazon for $169.
The Bellroy Duo Totepack
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The smallest of Bellroy's backpacks, the Duo Totepack still carries up to a 15" laptop and can hold to 15 liters. It has two handles on top in addition to stowaway backpack straps, and can either be carried as a tote or worn as a backpack. It's built with a water-resistant fabric, and has a few different external and internal pockets for organization. Best of all, it has two expansion buckles on the sides. You can close them for a slimmer bag, or open them to carry more.
Buy the Bellroy Duo Totepack from Amazon for $289.
The Bellroy Duo Work Bag
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The Duo Workbag is similar to the Duo Totepack, but with a few key differences. Instead of stowaway backpack straps, it has a removable shoulder strap alongside the two tote handles up top. It's also shaped a little differently, but it has the same expandable 15 liter capacity and can hold a 15" laptop. It also features a pass-through section to fit over a rolling luggage handle, making it ideal for road warriors. Other than that, it features a similar mix of internal organization and external pockets. The Duo Work Bag is available in black or grey.
Buy the Bellroy Duo Work Bag from Amazon for $279.
The Bellroy Slim Work Tote
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While the Slim Work Tote is one of the smaller bags Bellroy offers, it's big enough to hold all of the essentials for your daily commute. It measures in at 13 liters, which includes a laptop compartment and soft-lined pockets to keep your things organized. An outside snap pocket can fit a magazine or tablet for your commute, while a similar pocket on the other side has room for essentials like keys or a cell phone. The large leather tote handles can either be held or carried over the shoulder. It's available in black grey, and navy.
Buy the Bellroy Slim Work Tote from Amazon for $189.
The Bellroy Slim Work Bag
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More of an elegant briefcase than a tote, the Slim Work Bag is perfect for everything from running to meetings to commuting to the office, balancing a nice mix of relaxed and formal. Fitting 11 liters of stuff but measuring only six centimeters deep, it keeps a low profile while carrying your laptop and other daily carry. It has similar pockets to the Slim Work Tote, including two external pockets for everything you might need during your commute. You can pick one up in black or navy.