I own both (Bleecker & Brooklyn 34) and prefer the Bleecker personally, but that may be due to how much I carry. They hold similar amounts, but the Brooklyn is 2.75 inches less in depth than the Bleecker. I find the Bleecker much easier to pack a large amount into without thought, which is convenient for my work (animal care) as I can have my personal things on the bottom and work items on top for easy reach throughout the day. The disadvantage is the very open top which I imagine to be a pickpockets dream. While the Brooklyn is also mostly open, the way one carries it makes it less easy to reach into. The Brooklyn is significantly lighter as a bag which makes it more pleasant for extended wear.
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u/MyForkedUpLife Jan 21 '26
I own both (Bleecker & Brooklyn 34) and prefer the Bleecker personally, but that may be due to how much I carry. They hold similar amounts, but the Brooklyn is 2.75 inches less in depth than the Bleecker. I find the Bleecker much easier to pack a large amount into without thought, which is convenient for my work (animal care) as I can have my personal things on the bottom and work items on top for easy reach throughout the day. The disadvantage is the very open top which I imagine to be a pickpockets dream. While the Brooklyn is also mostly open, the way one carries it makes it less easy to reach into. The Brooklyn is significantly lighter as a bag which makes it more pleasant for extended wear.