Ortlieb Messenger Bag

by Ortlieb
Capacity 39 L
Weight 1.3 kg 2.9 lbs
Dimensions 50×39×15 cm 20×16×6 in
Airline fit 63 % of airlines
Front facing view of the Ortlieb Messenger Bag
Deeper stats
Capacity-to-weight 30 L/kg 13.4 L/lb High
Cubic space 29.3 L 1920 in³
Rated vs. shell -9 L-9 L Low
Airline Compatibility

✈️ 63% (126/199)

This bag can be used as a carry on in 63% of airlines.

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Reasons to buy

  • Lightweight and really durable.
  • Completely waterproof.
  • Comfortable to use even for extended periods of time.

Things to consider

  • Lacks organization.
  • It feels a bit bulky for people with a small frame.

What reviewers said

  • "I use my bag almost daily as I wear it riding to and from work a 6 mile ride each way. I also dont have a problem with wearing it even if I dont have a huge load to haul around as mine is yellow and helps me be seen by traffic. Some may call it slightly obnoxious in size and color but I think its perfect to carry books, a change of clothes, netbook, and quick bike fixes."
  • "I've used at least eight bags for my 15-mile daily commute. This is the very best; even over Chrome. It is amazingly lightweight, remains positioned well on your back, and is cavernous in size. Consider getting yourself smaller bags to put delicate electronics like your iPod, phone, etc. inside the bag; else, it will likely get lost and or damaged shifting around during rides."
  • "This thing is basically a huge, waterproof sack; it has only a single cavernous compartment. I use it for hauling bulky loads, like groceries, and it will carry more than I care to put on my back. Stiff, closed-cell foam pads spaced evenly on the back provide adequate ventilation in warm weather and prevent any sharp objects inside the pack from causing discomfort. A wide waist belt, well-padded shoulder straps, and an adjustable sternum strap hold the pack securely on your back."

Reviews from around the web

Ortlieb Messenger Bag Review
www.londoncyclist.co.uk
This bag is a great option for those who don’t have a rack. It’s everything you would expect from a brand like Ortlieb – practical, understated and considered.
The Lab: ORTLIEB Kuriertasche Review
enduro-mtb.com
Even after twelve months of strenuous daily use, our bag shows no signs of wear. If we wanted to be picky, we’d notice a tiny amount of wear on the edges of the folding closing system. Having said that, this doesn’t affect the waterproof qualities of the bag in the slightest. Definitely a perfect choice for anyone who needs a year-round, large-capacity backpack.

Features

Storage
Compression N
Expanded Capacity None
Opening Rolltop
Passport N
Passthrough N
Carry
Backpack S
Hip Belt R
Sternum Strap R
Inside
Laptop 0
Main Compartments 1
Organizer N
Outside
Hard Shell False
Rain-fly N
Water Bottle Holder 0
Water Resistant Y
Material:
PD620, PS620C

Fits the carry-on limits of 126 airlines

Adria Airways Aegean Airlines Aer Lingus Aeroflot Aerolineas Argentinas Aeromexico Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela Air Astana Air Baltic Air Berlin (Closed) Air Canada Air Caraibes Air China Air Europa Air Koryo Air Malta Air Mauritius Air New Zealand Air Nostrum Air Serbia Air Seychelles Air Tahiti Nui Air Transat Aircalin Alitalia All Nipon Airways ANA Asiana Airlines ATA Airlines Atlas Global Austrian Avianca Azerbaijan Airlines Azul Airlines Azul Linhas Bahamasair Belavia Blue Air British Airways Brussels Airlines Bulgaria Air Cambodia Angkor Air Cape Air Caribbean Airlines China Eastern China Southern Conviasa Croatia Air Cubana de Aviacion Czech Airlines EL AL Enter Air Ethiopian Airlines Etihad Airways Eurowings Fiji Airways Finnair Flair Air Gol Linhas Aereas Hainan Airlines Iberia Icelandair Interjet Iran Air Iran Aseman Air Japan Airlines Jet2 Juneyao Airlines Korean Air Kuwait Air LOT Polish Lufthansa Luxair Mahan Air Mango Meridiana Fly Middle East Airlines Monarch Airlines Nordwind Airlines Norwegian Oman Air Onur Air Pakistan International Peach Pegasus Airlines Philippine Airlines Porter Airlines Qantas Airways Royal Air Morocco Royal Jordanian Ryanair S7 SAS Scandinavian Saudi Arabian Airlines Shandong Airlines Shenzhen Airlines Sichuan Airlines SilkAir Silver Airways Singapore Airlines SpiceJet SriLankan Airlines Sun Express Swiss Int'l Air Lines TAAG Angola TAM Airlines TAP Air Portugal TAROM Thai Airways Thomson Airways Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190) Travel Service Airlines Turkish Airlines Turkmenistan Airlines Ukraine International Ural Airlines uTair Airlines Uzbekistan Air Vietnam Airlines VIM Airlines (Closed) Virgin America Vivaaerobus Volotea Wizz Air WOW Airlines Xiamen

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