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Bellroy Lite Daypack Review // Overall pros and cons // Who this pack is perfect for // Who this pack is NOT perfect for // Where to get the best price, and more!
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00:00 - Intro
0:18 - Gist of the Pack
1:56 - Front of the Pack
2:43 - Middle of the Pack
9:11 - Back of the Pack
12:01 - Pros and Cons
12:55 - Alternatives
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This Bellroy Lite Daypack is not your typical Bellroy pack!
For sure you've heard about Bellroy, and you're probably thinking, 'Ah, another pack with Bellroy's signature leather and urban style'.
Not this time!
This time it's different. Let's introduce the Bellroy Lite Daypack that's made to be your next outdoor/adventure pack.
The Bellroy Lite Daypack is perfect for those who hike when traveling as this pack can be conveniently compressible. Just roll it and put it in your travel bag then you're good to go! It's made from recycled bottles and has a comfortable and ventilated back panel as well.
To learn more about our honest thoughts about the Bellroy Lite Daypack, watch our video for an in-depth review!
Let's help the community by leaving a comment down below with your thoughts about this pack. Would you get it despite not having a laptop compartment? Is not having a quick-access compartment a big deal for you? And if you already have it, how's the pack so far? We'd love to hear from you!
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Get the Bellroy Lite Daypack if…
✅ You are looking for a lightweight pack
✅ You like that it's compressible
✅ You love that it's made with high-quality and water-resistant materials
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DO NOT get the Bellroy Lite Daypack if…
❌ You want a collapsible pack that has a laptop compartment. Below's another alternative... 👇🏼
🎒 Aer Go Pack 2
✍🏼 Compressible, urban, and can fit a laptop better
👉🏼 Watch our review: bit.ly/3Brc45l
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❌ You want a collapsible pack that has a ventilated back panel. Check below for another great option… 👇🏼
🎒 Nomatic Collapsible Daypack
✍🏼 Collapsible, has ventilated back panel
👉🏼 Watch our review: bit.ly/2YUIi9M
👉🏼 Get this pack: go.nomadsnation.com/nomatic-c...
❌ You prefer a non-collapsible pack that is more durable and stylish. Here's another recommended pack for you… 👇🏼
🎒 Able Carry Daily Backpack
✍🏼 Adventure pack, non-collapsible, more durable & stylish
→ Watch our review: bit.ly/3C8ltNm
→ Check the best price: go.nomadsnation.com/able-carr...
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Specs/Features/Summary
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• Capacity: 20 liters
• Colors: Chalk, copper, and shadow
• 100% recycled PET plastic bottles
• Internal document sleeve
• Elevated essentials pocket with key clip
• Stretch bottle pocket
• Raised sunglasses pocket with water-resistant zip
• Padded, breathable mesh back panels and shoulder straps
• Adjustable and detachable sternum strap
• Integrated bike-light loop
• Easy-grab zipper pulls
• Leather-free
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@misstubbie1313 8 месяцев назад

I'm back from a trip where I used this backpack as my day bag, and it was glorious. I have the copper color, and it hides stains and scraps better than my Chalk Lite Sling. Point for the Copper. I packed it flat in the bottom of my main suitcase and used it as my day bag to explore the city. I could fit a ton of things in it: a light rain jacket, my mother's poncho, a water bottle, a soda bottle, an apple, documents, my camera! So spacious. Yes, most things fall to the bottom, but the internal pockets seemed to work for me quite well to keep my smaller items organized. I was undecided between this and a sling for this particular trip, and I'm glad I opted for the backpack because the extra room was so handy. Still, the bag remained light and comfy while carrying along all day long

@Nomads.Nation 8 месяцев назад

nice!

@ems9097 5 месяцев назад

you're right, the only video review i need to watch for this bag! thanks aaron

@Nomads.Nation 5 месяцев назад

Glad I could help!

@dandiaz19934 Год назад

You guys ROCK. This is the cleanest and most underrated channel I follow on youtube. Srsly love your guyss formula doe reviews. Im so happy to see your guyss channel grow. Rooting for you guys!!

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

Really appreciate the kind words!!

@RyaniVice Год назад

I love just about everything Bellroy does like you said perfect travel day/hiking pack

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

yea this is a really cool addition to their lineup

@seansperte1300 Год назад

I literally just bought this bag yesterday. I’ve got the sling and love it, so I’m hoping the backpack does the job for me. I’m planning on trying it with an internal laptop sleeve for protection. Thanks for the review!

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

My pleasure! Please let us know what you think of it after testing for a few weeks :)

@stefanv5972 Месяц назад

@seansperte1300 hi just wondering if you still use the backpack and how it’s holding up? What’s your cons ?

@AlphaGT4 Год назад

Great review. This is exactly the kinda review I am looking when checking out a bag 👍🏻 Frankly. I never found external water bottle holder work well. I have had a handful of backpacks with external pouches, and those pouches just wear out pretty quickly. I am not even a hiker. Just a regular Joe uses bags for work and weekend

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

Thanks! And yea, many water bottle holders wear out over time

@stephaniehenson7710 Год назад

I love Bellroy and have a couple of their slings, and have been tempted to get this pack. While I wouldn’t use this as a hiking daypack, it would be a great option for a packable travel daypack to use when exploring cities. For me a hiking daypack needs an easily-accessible external water bottle pocket or a true hydration sleeve with port.

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

Agreed

@kerrilee501 7 месяцев назад

I just ordered this for a plane trip. Im not taking a tablet or laptop and this is one of the few smaller backpacks out there without a bulky padded sleeve. I have some other bellroy items; sling, cooler tote, and market tote. Good products!

@Nomads.Nation 7 месяцев назад

Plz let us know what you think about the bag after testing it for a few weeks

@Keith_Aerotrunk Год назад

Nice colors. seems a good backpack for school too. Great review as always, Aaron!

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

Love the colors too

@Keith_Aerotrunk Год назад

@@Nomads.Nation 👍

@PhillipTang1 Год назад

Nice review. No external water bottle holder is a dealbreaker - c'mon Bellroy! Cold water bottles are often sweating and I don't want that humidity inside. Or I use it for a semi-damp or not completely fresh umbrella, which I also don't want stinking up the bag. An external bottle holder lets things get bone dry, like a balcony for your bag. The bulky rounded shape of a bottle is also usually better not pressing into my back or fighting for internal room.

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

a lot of bags don't have external water bottle holders, but I totally get that it's important to many people!

@laeonflux Год назад

I have the Lite Sling in this same chalk color way and I really love it, it's become my most used sling and that's a lot to say for someone who has ___(guess number)___ slings. I might get this because I'm a geek and my OCD takes over and when I use my DSPTCH bag I bring a DSPTCH sling, when it's a Trakke bag, it's a Trakke sling and so on, lmao, I know someone might relate so yeah... I don't have a Bellroy backpack so this might be the one. I always like the option of the sternum strap so that's a great bonus and I'm getting used to inside water bottle pockets since I'm not always stopping and reaching for my water unless I'm sitting and not moving that much. I don't like swinging backpacks that much, if I need that mobility i just bring a bigger sling. Anyway, always loving your reviews and even if this is the only Bellroy Lite Daypack review I'll ever need to watch, I'll probably watch a ton more because you know... Bag geek haha, but yours are my favorites, gotta stay loyal to the gang lmao. Peace, man.

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

thanks my dude! I haven't reviewed and DSPTCH bags yet but hoping to soon 💪

@ephinefrin Год назад

Great review as always. I wonder, are you planning to do a review on the Bellroy Apex Backpack?

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

Thanks dude! We are hoping to get that review live by the fall, so might be a while

@FiLtheThriL Год назад

It is a $100 belroy. That's nice. Feels like a bag I'd get my kid for school. That pouch looks good for notebooks or whatever. Also, digging the rust color. Also a kid probably wouldnt mind the shoulders as much. I dont know, I just got that vibe the whole time.

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

good call! hadn't thought of that but def could be great for kids/school

@jonuiuc Год назад

Just looking at this, is sorta reminds me of the Away F.A.R. 26L backpack. I picked one up on sale to give to my dad, and when I got it I was surprised at the low weight, it felt almost too light. That one seems to have more structure and padding though (its not as floppy) and turned out pretty tough and water resistant. The zippers are really big and zip lightly, almost too light lol. Its more travel than outdoors oriented though.

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

I'll have to check it out - thanks for the rec!

@rashadaljunied 11 месяцев назад

I think the osprey day lite plus is seriously good for a daypack and hiking, the pockets and organization are fantastic for the price

@Nomads.Nation 11 месяцев назад

love Osprey but haven't checked that one out yet - I'll add to our wish list

@rashadaljunied 11 месяцев назад

@@Nomads.Nation it's been around awhile and more on the durable side but still super light. Issue is they don't have strap keepers, so I had to attach my own rubber bands to double up

@Nomads.Nation 11 месяцев назад

@@rashadaljunied love the super lightness

@ohmyrufiohhh1303 Год назад

I have this bag. I personally don’t really like it. It’s really lightweight and easily packable as stated. But its really floppy unless it’s about 50% filled out. The biggest issue I have are the straps. I took it hiking in Japan and the straps would not keep sliding past my shoulders and eventually off to my arms. The sternum strap does help a bit but only to keep them falling off to my arms.

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

striding backpack straps are an interesting problem bc they affect certain body types. Agreed on the floppiness, but then again, that's the point of the bag

@lori_noaviv Год назад

I have the lite sling in chalk and while it’s great and I have not found anything I like more, people should know it is not machine washable and i have tried hand washing it but after a year of use it is pretty dingy, so as sleek as that color looks if I had to do it over I probably would have picked one of the darker colors. I’ve had my eye on this backpack for awhile so glad to see your review, I’ve held off because it was hard to see how nice the straps are from their photos.

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

Thanks for sharing! And great points on the color choices and how your sling has gotten dingy over the years. Dark colors are always better for these reasons (unfortunately)

@misstubbie1313 10 месяцев назад

I also have the Lite Sling in the Chalk colorway and it’s GORGEOUS. I’ve had that thing for a week and as lovely as it looks, I’ve already has to wash it acouple of times 😂 I can’t imagine how it will look in a year if a keep doing so. Maybe someday I’ll come to terms with it eventually looking a little dingy.

@davidmolinacastillo625 9 месяцев назад

Mine, has the strap, when I'm walking with my laptop, my cintiq, cables, water, mouse charger, having the weight distributed on to my chest, relieves the pain in my back and shoulders

@Nomads.Nation 9 месяцев назад

Love a good sternum strap

@Nikki-zr6hr 10 месяцев назад

This is very similar to the 2023 Arcteryx Konseal 15 backpack, I like the interior organization of the bellroy better but the material and construction of the arcteryx bag more.

@Nomads.Nation 10 месяцев назад

Good to know!

@dawnmcelligott1334 Год назад

Being an outdoor gal and travel bug, I dig this pack. It’s great for traveling and I like the look. Although I like my water bottle holders on the outside, for this pack and it’s intention I think it’s better on the inside. The sternum strap is a nice touch, you don’t have to use but it’s there if you need it. Great quality and price for a high end brand 😊🇨🇦

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

agreed! Super excited to see Bellroy go into new territory like this

@aramyth 11 месяцев назад

I just grabbed this pack. I like it but wish it came in bellroys ranger green.

@Nomads.Nation 11 месяцев назад

It’d look great in ranger green

@nizamialickolli8603 Год назад

Best not to have water bottle outside, or extra pockets tend to fill it more being lite bag weight might cause it to sag down more

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

Solid point

@nizamialickolli8603 11 месяцев назад

As a gym bag it readily works well for me

@Nomads.Nation 11 месяцев назад

Good call!

@berniebatt7054 Год назад

Can you please do a review of the able carry daybreaker 2? Kind of like this. But it also has an option for a more rigid xpac.

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

shooting it today! Should be live in 2-3 weeks :)

@dipsychan 4 месяца назад

I am not sure if it’s my problem of what that my shoulder feel painful even I carry only 1 kg stuff in my bellboy daily backpack. I have already adjusted it to the correct posture

@Nomads.Nation 4 месяца назад

I will admit it’s not very well padded, but I can’t agree that it’s ‘painful’

@gearandtravel 2 месяца назад

100 bucks was a bit steep but it’s on sale now. I can get it for 47 bucks! Choices choices !! Haha

@Nomads.Nation 2 месяца назад

That’s a deal!

@yingjun10 Год назад

do the Bellroy Venture Ready Pack !

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

just got it in the mail yesterday! Expect it in 6-8 weeks

@unfi6798 Год назад

It is also an excellent Uni bag mate....4 yrs it still going places. Oh yeah....it's Aussie.! Aussie.! Aussie..!! But just too out of reach for some. Still maybe a great BOB, BIB or Get Home Bag etc for some prepper.?! Do you seriously own a lime green jacket.?? Cheers mate.!

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

love my lime green jacket lol

@the_nma5119 Год назад

Hi Aaron. would you choose this or the able carry daybreaker 2 as second pack to put in luggage. this one is 350gr and the AC is 713 in X-PAC. is the difference in quality worth the extra weight?

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

They are very different packs. This pack is super packable - the Able Carry is not. So if ur space is super limited then this bag will be better. But if you have more space and you want a bag that is more comfy for your daypack, go with able carry

@the_nma5119 Год назад

@@Nomads.Nation thanks as usual for your reply's. they are always helpfull.

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

@@the_nma5119 🫶🏽

@nizamialickolli8603 3 месяца назад

Any chance near future reviewing bellroy lite ready pack back to compare with the lite pack

@Nomads.Nation 3 месяца назад

near future? no. eventually, hopefully!

@Nomads.Nation 3 месяца назад

oh wait - I'm wrong! Already shot it haha, it's in line to be edited, should be live in a few weeks. We do so many damn bags I forget what we shot sometimes 😂

@MrSimonWitton 2 месяца назад

The way Aaron packs out bags stresses me out 😂 just throws everything in there

@Nomads.Nation 2 месяца назад

no choice with a bag like this! 😂

@rasga6598 10 месяцев назад

can you recommend other bags similar to bellroy ? Very lightweight , i'm looking for a travel backpack that weighs less than 3 lbs.

@Nomads.Nation 10 месяцев назад

what size are you lookng for?

@rasga6598 10 месяцев назад

@@Nomads.Nation around 25L

@Nomads.Nation 10 месяцев назад

@@rasga6598 new Bellroy Venture Ready is 26L, awesome bag

@rasga6598 10 месяцев назад

@@Nomads.Nation ty!!

@Nomads.Nation 10 месяцев назад

@@rasga6598 glad to help!

@AvishayGor Год назад

Same sternum on the 449& Apex with no dangle stopper. WHY.

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

im not livid about it at the price point, but im also NOT happy about it lol

@AvishayGor Год назад

@@Nomads.Nation It's not about the price, it's about what you get for the price. I own the Apex, and it's unacceptable to me that there's no dangle stopper in the sternum for that price. Everything else though is pretty amazing (considering build quality etc)

@wasmadeinthe80s Год назад

I feel like this would be a good backpack for a theme park like Disneyland/World. Toss your water bottle, tech kit, some snacks, and a light jacket in there in case there’s some rain/chilly weather. Plus there’s more than enough room for whatever souvenirs you pick up.

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

Good call!

@willduran6083 Месяц назад

Like the bag, but no external pocket for a water bottle is disappointing.

@Nomads.Nation Месяц назад

A deal-breaker for many

@mikrokosmos07 11 месяцев назад

Do you think this could be used as a school /gym bag?

@Nomads.Nation 11 месяцев назад

for sure! It can hold books and gym gear and is very light and durable

@mikrokosmos07 11 месяцев назад

@@Nomads.NationI’m between this one and the Aer go pac 2, which would you recommend?

@Nomads.Nation 11 месяцев назад

@@mikrokosmos07 tough choice... if I had to choose I would go with this. I think it has more versatility

@realkenzii 2 месяца назад

can it fit a 16 inch macbook pro ?

@Nomads.Nation 2 месяца назад

sounds like a great question for Bellroy customer support - please let us know what they say!

@0f556 Год назад

Bellroy needs to up its warranty game. The competition does lifetime almost exclusively. They also need to actually test the gear they put out. Straps slipping is inexcusable.

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

Not all companies in this game have lifetime warranties - Boundary is only 3 years, and many have a 'practical' lifetime warranty which is a bit dicey (like Evergoods). But yes, more over less most of the brands in this space offer lifetime warrantees against manufacturing defects

@0f556 Год назад

@@Nomads.Nation that's how they get you. With that "practical" lifetime wordsalad. Which can really be anything they deem appropriate.

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

@@0f556 yea it’s a bit dicey tbh

@todaysgrailtomorrowsbeater 6 месяцев назад

is this good as a lightweight gym backpack ?

@Nomads.Nation 6 месяцев назад

If light weight is number one goal, then yes I think so

@todaysgrailtomorrowsbeater 6 месяцев назад

@@Nomads.Nationthanks!!!!! yeah lightweight purely gym is the only goal, in and out, towel extra tshirts deodorant and some water bottles

@Nomads.Nation 6 месяцев назад

@@todaysgrailtomorrowsbeater glad to help!

@TM-vg4mx 11 месяцев назад

I am not outdoor person, but not having outside water bottle holder is a deal breaker for me, a pity as I like the bag otherwise

@Nomads.Nation 11 месяцев назад

its not a deal-breaker for me, but I totally get why it is for others

@TM-vg4mx 11 месяцев назад

@@Nomads.Nation sure I can see that for some. For me 1) it takes some internal space which could be used for other things, 2) not sure if the bottle will move around if not really full, 3) accessibility, 4) which is more important for me, do not want any wet things near my things inside the bag in case of any leakages. Thanks for the nice review

@Nomads.Nation 11 месяцев назад

@@TM-vg4mx thanks dude!

@supermash1 6 месяцев назад

You asked, so: I think I would prefer an external water bottle pouch but it's not a deal-breaker. I'm travelling to a hot climate, so the light colour is appealing. Also, being an Australia based company I like that's it's a western-world headquartered company. I would MUCH prefer that it be made in a western or western friendly country (i.e. G7, Mexico, Poland, etc.). You did not state where it is made though, so maybe it is? Regarding place of manufacture, I am not interested, and always try to avoid, any item manufactured in a totalitarian dictatorship or authoritarian state. I am not interested in supporting or encouraging repressive and anti-western countries / governments. I would have preferred vented/mesh shoulder straps but I do like the large opening. You don't like that it doesn't (easily) carry a small laptop, but you showed that it in fact does, so that is good enough for me (I only carry a laptop occasionally). Overall I like it, but it is very expensive for something that I suspect is made in a low-development Asian country (please tell me if I'm wrong). Very good review.

@Nomads.Nation 6 месяцев назад

Bellroy products are made in India, China, and the Philippines I believe. If you want made in Western world, there aren’t a ton of options that I know of. Mission Workshop and some GORUCK bags

@supermash1 6 месяцев назад

I emailed them and they say it's made in the Philippines, which is a country I respect and is on my side, so I think I will pick this up.@@Nomads.Nation

@jamesliber5496 Год назад

We are from the LYPULY brand.We have a lot to about high-value products that would be of interest to you? We have sent you an email inviting you to take a look.

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

will check!

@andyackerman7123 Год назад

Did you just suggest I put a “longer piece of gear” on the inside? That’s not a very nice thing to say; even if true.

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

my bad! lol

@alexandermoursiotis1465 Год назад

Belroy daypack? No thanks,id rather wait for the Fyro kikstarter

@arlencarlson Год назад

I think the Fyro kickstarter will be a bit more than just a daypack.

@Nomads.Nation Год назад

haha, thanks guys! Yes, my bag will def be a bit different than this one. More updates coming soon!!

@kemistrypops 9 месяцев назад

@@Nomads.Nationis the Kickstarter love for Fyro?

@Nomads.Nation 9 месяцев назад

@@kemistrypops hoping to launch in early 2024

@tulisan1041 Месяц назад

No one is talking about how easily this fabric stains.

@Nomads.Nation Месяц назад

I don’t do stain tests for our reviews but maybe should. I think the darker color will be better for stains

@tulisan1041 Месяц назад

@@Nomads.Nation Spoken like a true paid endorser.

@Nomads.Nation Месяц назад

@@tulisan1041 wasn't paid a penny for this review, but thanks for seeking clarification! If our reviews are paid, we clearly mark it as 'Sponsored' and say so in the first minute of the video (like our recent Ucon Acrobatics review). Thanks for watching :)

@tulisan1041 Месяц назад

@@Nomads.Nation now, that's just sad.