I was gonna check this guy out since I have the Transit Workpack right now but then I saw that they actually have a new “Second Edition” of the existing Transit Workpacks which added a luggage pass through, an external water bottle pocket as well as additional internal mesh pockets. Really nice stuff.
Great review. I'm looking for a do it all backpack (edc+travel) in the 25-30L range, and the 28L Transit workpack pro is a good contender. Able Carry's new MAX EDC looks very appealing as well, do you plan to review it soon ?
Kinda like the green/blue combo. It helps that they're my 2 favourite colours especially deep blue. Still not a fan of bottle holders that eat into the main compartment though yet otherwise a pretty nice bag (that I should pass on because I already have too many bags! you've turned us into women with bag obsessions instead of shoes)
Hey Aaron, what is the maximum water bottle size that would fit the Transit Workpaxk Pro 28L? Also, would you be reviewing the Transit Workpaxk 2nd Edition (20L) anytime soon?
Gee, that facing marked so easily and after such a short period of time too. I'd be worried about it's durability (albeit aesthetic). I love how you keep going back to Aer bags as alternatives as they are the best in the bag game in my humble. Bellroy's finishes inside (stitch lines, etc) are also pretty rough at times and look hand done, at least inside the last iteration of the transit pack. To see for yourself (next time you are in a store stocking the old version, open the top quick access pocket and have a look at the stitching (and cut lines) in the bottom corners (I checked out 4 different 20L transits in 4 different stores, all the same). I guess their marketing bills are so high, they've gotta cut corners somewhere. Great, honest review mate!
Maybe just me, but i feel work bags really need to have more organziation like the Aer Tech Pack. Closest ive seen is the Alpaka Elements Pro, but even that doesnt have as much and as clean organziation like the tech pack. Love just having my bag sit on the floor leaning on the table leg or chair beside me, so instead of a deparate tech pack, just reaching down the top of the bag for quick access. This bag got me a bit hyped but even if its rated for more space, its simply unorganized space to me. I know Bellroy is often more casual, but hopefully they bring something to market with a lot more organization.
Love the video as always Aaron.Used to own the OG 28L and the water bottle pocket was my least favourite design. It eats into the main compartment too much when packed for travelling
The blue is nice but too dark👎🏼 Bellroy’s backpacks are so aesthetically pleasing but each one always has a dealbreaker for me. I love their slings ❤ and my husband loves their wallets.
I just bought the Workpack for a trip in September, but watching this video I don’t feel like I’m missing out. The strap padding does look nice for when the bag is fully packed out, but a bit overkill for lighter carry days. And I prefer the vertical zip of the front pocket on the OG.
The transit workpack second gen seems more like the pro upgrade. Almost feel like this should have been called something else entirely. Hate that it's removed the vertical zip pocket from the front
@@Nomads.Nation 2nd gen transit 20l, has external water bottle, internal side drop pocket, luggage pass through, internal colours are the same as og but that's no bad thing. Will definitely cater for ppl who aren't pleased with the updates to the pro you'd assume. Solid update
I prefer the look of the older Bellroy Transit 20L and 28L models. The new version with the side bottle slot looks uglier, while the original design was much sleeker. Bellroy should bring back the discontinued Black 20L (NOT Midnight which isn't as good) , which they used in all their marketing videos but is only available used now. Plus, each color on the Transit uses a different fabric, and the old Black 20L was the best one. They really need to bring it back.
I think I have to revise this comment slightly. Seems they have a 2nd edition of the original, and it's listed separately than these "Pro" versions. You are spot on, with Bellroy having a lot of SKUs--enough to confuse. Yet the 2nd edition Transit/Transit Workpack are listed as 20L/28L and the Pro is 22L/28L?
It is really nice to hear the others of the team in the videos, their opinions, etc. Keep it up! Also the new intro showing each member, chefs kiss.
I was gonna check this guy out since I have the Transit Workpack right now but then I saw that they actually have a new “Second Edition” of the existing Transit Workpacks which added a luggage pass through, an external water bottle pocket as well as additional internal mesh pockets. Really nice stuff.
Second edition looks more pro than the pro
loll
The olive and blue is amazing good choice
Great review. I'm looking for a do it all backpack (edc+travel) in the 25-30L range, and the 28L Transit workpack pro is a good contender. Able Carry's new MAX EDC looks very appealing as well, do you plan to review it soon ?
Kinda like the green/blue combo. It helps that they're my 2 favourite colours especially deep blue. Still not a fan of bottle holders that eat into the main compartment though yet otherwise a pretty nice bag (that I should pass on because I already have too many bags! you've turned us into women with bag obsessions instead of shoes)
haha, women have their shoes, men get their bags!
Hey Aaron, what is the maximum water bottle size that would fit the Transit Workpaxk Pro 28L?
Also, would you be reviewing the Transit Workpaxk 2nd Edition (20L) anytime soon?
Gee, that facing marked so easily and after such a short period of time too. I'd be worried about it's durability (albeit aesthetic).
I love how you keep going back to Aer bags as alternatives as they are the best in the bag game in my humble.
Bellroy's finishes inside (stitch lines, etc) are also pretty rough at times and look hand done, at least inside the last iteration of the transit pack. To see for yourself (next time you are in a store stocking the old version, open the top quick access pocket and have a look at the stitching (and cut lines) in the bottom corners (I checked out 4 different 20L transits in 4 different stores, all the same). I guess their marketing bills are so high, they've gotta cut corners somewhere.
Great, honest review mate!
appreciated!
Maybe just me, but i feel work bags really need to have more organziation like the Aer Tech Pack. Closest ive seen is the Alpaka Elements Pro, but even that doesnt have as much and as clean organziation like the tech pack.
Love just having my bag sit on the floor leaning on the table leg or chair beside me, so instead of a deparate tech pack, just reaching down the top of the bag for quick access.
This bag got me a bit hyped but even if its rated for more space, its simply unorganized space to me. I know Bellroy is often more casual, but hopefully they bring something to market with a lot more organization.
the community is pretty split on this, but don't worry, many people agree with you
Love the video as always Aaron.Used to own the OG 28L and the water bottle pocket was my least favourite design. It eats into the main compartment too much when packed for travelling
cheers! and yea, that's the negative for a water bottle holder like this, it surely looks sleeker, but at a functional cost
i think if the bag opens as clamshell, fastening strap is definitely a must!
You don't want to drop everything when you open it up vertically
thanks for your perspective!
Nice to see Bellroy trying something different material-wise.
yes I like it too
The blue is nice but too dark👎🏼
Bellroy’s backpacks are so aesthetically pleasing but each one always has a dealbreaker for me. I love their slings ❤ and my husband loves their wallets.
Typical company fashion, as soon as you spend 3 months deciding to buy the work pack, 1 week later they bring another model that’s better out 😅
always happens that way haha
I just bought the Workpack for a trip in September, but watching this video I don’t feel like I’m missing out. The strap padding does look nice for when the bag is fully packed out, but a bit overkill for lighter carry days. And I prefer the vertical zip of the front pocket on the OG.
Yall have plans to review the max edc? Currious to see your take
not for a while, unless someone lends us theirs!
The transit workpack second gen seems more like the pro upgrade. Almost feel like this should have been called something else entirely. Hate that it's removed the vertical zip pocket from the front
I gotta get me the Transit Workpack 2nd Gen, it seems to be causing a lot of confusion between which is better
@@Nomads.Nation 2nd gen transit 20l, has external water bottle, internal side drop pocket, luggage pass through, internal colours are the same as og but that's no bad thing. Will definitely cater for ppl who aren't pleased with the updates to the pro you'd assume. Solid update
Not seeing your standard discount on the Bellroy checkout page. Has that changed?
we’ve never had a discount for Bellroy unfortunately, hoping to soon though!
Hi Aaron, compare to Bellory lite travel pack, which one do you prefer?
for EDC? Pro. for Travel? Lite.
Love the olive green/blue...good match
still doesn't sit right with me but a minor thing and taste is extremely subjective
I prefer the look of the older Bellroy Transit 20L and 28L models. The new version with the side bottle slot looks uglier, while the original design was much sleeker. Bellroy should bring back the discontinued Black 20L (NOT Midnight which isn't as good) , which they used in all their marketing videos but is only available used now. Plus, each color on the Transit uses a different fabric, and the old Black 20L was the best one. They really need to bring it back.
send them a strongly worded email 😜
@@Nomads.Nation I'm torn haha. Looks like they VASTLY improved the comfort on this one :P
@@Dracomies chunkiest Bellroy straps I've tested yet
Try something different mate. Check out the ENGEL backpack. You'll like it.!
I’ll be sure to check it out!
/20L on the smaller one, hmm. Glad your T22 is bigger. So is this smaller than the original series then?
I think I have to revise this comment slightly. Seems they have a 2nd edition of the original, and it's listed separately than these "Pro" versions. You are spot on, with Bellroy having a lot of SKUs--enough to confuse. Yet the 2nd edition Transit/Transit Workpack are listed as 20L/28L and the Pro is 22L/28L?
that is correct, but I haven't reviewed the 2nd Gen ones yet so I can't speak to them, but it is kinda confusing tbh
Nooooo this isn’t a bellroy bag this is aer like!!! all the magic has faded away
Hard agree
Gotta copy the master
@@Emmbedd The master retired 😅
def got some Aer vibes
looks like able carry to me 😂
The self standing skills of Bellroy are annoying.
Yea that’s not Bellroy’s thing lol
@@Nomads.Nation Anyway - nice review as always. Greetings from Germany - waiting for my T22
@@Newhousechrist danke!!