Does this upgrade not only increase the padding but also improve the V2's overall sturdiness and structure compared to the V1, even when it’s empty? It was hard to see in the review. Thanks!
I have the previous version and almost all the reasons why I got that bag have been removed. I use public transport and don’t like external water bottle holders, specially why I don’t have any attachment points to hold it. I love the top pocket and use it a lot, as well as the other side pocket which I use for quick access. And it also has a small pocket in the front compartment, which you didn’t show so I guess it was removed. On the plus side the 20L I guess are now real because nothing eats into it. But I won’t be upgrading. The biggest flaw of the first version is the straps, that they don’t hold well in position, specially when you sling it, so I guess instead of fixing the straps the removed pockets so you don’t sling it as much 😂 for me this is overall a downgrade
What is Bellroy thinking with this “update”? I can get behind the external water bottle pocket but why get rid of the other side and top pocket? Plus no sternum strap? C’mon man. Also why wouldn’t I want the better harness system from the Pro? These design decisions make no sense.
I have the same feeling. Bellroy is (or has already been) like those brands that add one function to a bag but keep another. The problem of these brands is that they always make, according to some people, "nearly perfect" bags but never "perfect" bags-I think they know how to make them, but they just don't want to.
Great review! Quick question. Do you think you could fit a water bottle in the new inside side stretchy pocket?
Does this upgrade not only increase the padding but also improve the V2's overall sturdiness and structure compared to the V1, even when it’s empty? It was hard to see in the review. Thanks!
Looks like a perfect edc work bag
I have the previous version and almost all the reasons why I got that bag have been removed. I use public transport and don’t like external water bottle holders, specially why I don’t have any attachment points to hold it. I love the top pocket and use it a lot, as well as the other side pocket which I use for quick access. And it also has a small pocket in the front compartment, which you didn’t show so I guess it was removed. On the plus side the 20L I guess are now real because nothing eats into it. But I won’t be upgrading. The biggest flaw of the first version is the straps, that they don’t hold well in position, specially when you sling it, so I guess instead of fixing the straps the removed pockets so you don’t sling it as much 😂 for me this is overall a downgrade
What is Bellroy thinking with this “update”? I can get behind the external water bottle pocket but why get rid of the other side and top pocket? Plus no sternum strap? C’mon man.
Also why wouldn’t I want the better harness system from the Pro? These design decisions make no sense.
I have the same feeling. Bellroy is (or has already been) like those brands that add one function to a bag but keep another. The problem of these brands is that they always make, according to some people, "nearly perfect" bags but never "perfect" bags-I think they know how to make them, but they just don't want to.
You are the best!!❤
Is it just me or does the laptop compartment look a lot more open on the regular version?