I am already a huge fan of the SealLine Urban Backpack, I reviewed it here before. I have been using the SealLine Urban Shoulder Bag lately and it is just as good, if not better than the backpack, but in convenient courier bag form.
The bag is really well thought out. The people who work at SealLine must ride, because this has everything you’d want in a bag after using other bags for a while and realizing what they are missing.
The size large can fit a ton of stuff while still being really easy to ride with. I like the well thought out features on the inside.
It has two bottle holders on the inside, one perfectly holds a soulrun tool roll 🙂
Then there is a built in organizer to hold wallet, cell phone, pens, etc.
Oh and of course, the trademark super long keychain holder built in, so you don’t have to unclip you keys to use them.
And one more nicely sized pocket on the outside of bag. Oh it fits a soulrun iphone case no problem.
The clasp to close the bag is unique to SealLine, it is the same one used on the Urban Backpack and takes a few times opening/closing the bag to get used to. But then it works with a hitch and doesn’t make the awful velcro tearing noise like the other bags out there.
The bag also has a attachment point on the bottom for your blinky.
The shoulder strap adjustment is similar to Timbuk2 but a little more secure, you can’t adjust it while riding, but how often do you really do that?
The back is padded and vented.
And to give you an idea of how big the large is, here it is on me, a 5’10” 145 pound dude.
Stuffed with a macbook pro, pants, shirt, drawls, undershirt, tools, wallet, etc… it is a really comfortable pack. And if there is any question as to how waterproof it is, SealLine has been doing waterproof gear for a long, long time.
Overall I would say this is the nicest courier bag I have used. It is really well thought out, incredibly well made, comfortable loaded up and a good deal at the price.
SealLine says:
Constructed of a burly, waterproof 600D, urethane-coated polyester, these bags are built to last in your fast-forward world. Quick-Clipâ„¢ closures allow for easy access to an external zip pocket, and an internal organizer keeps your stuff at your fingertips. An internal divider and corner pockets add commuter-smart organization, and the innovative Modular Accessory Pocket (M.A.P.) system attaches Zip Pockets or Mobile Electronic Cases. The shoulder strap provides one-handed adjustability and both it and the back panel are padded, waterproof and ventilated for comfort. The finishing touches are good clean looks, carry handle, bike-friendly hideaway waist belt and a light clip-loop to keep you visible.
- Watertight: Simple, effective roll-top closure protects from the elements.
- Easy Access: QuickClipâ„¢ Closure allows for one-handed access to your stuff.
- Burly Fabrics: RF-welded, PVC-free 600D PU-coated polyester body and scrim-reinforced urethane detailing.
- Add-on Accessories: Easily attach Mobile Electronic Cases or Zip Pockets to the external M.A.P. System.
Aha, I see hiding there above your picture that you said it was large. Sorry about that. =P Looks like a good size.
Hey there, I am also looking at these bags. (I need something waterproof, and would love a one-strap courier feel.) What size did you get?
Have you tried the Chrome bags? How would yo compare them?
Nate
Hey Nate – I had a chrome metropolis or a while. Those bags are definitely burly. I think that chrome makes a more heavy duty bag, they use thicker webbing, bigger clips, but personally I never dug the whole seatbelt buckle thing.
The SealLine bag is more waterproof though. Where the chrome bag will keep your stuff dry, the bag itself gets soaked on the outside, the SealLine doesn't absorb any water.
Hope that helps, and thanks for reading the blog.
-Joe
Thanks for the good review! I had a hard time finding good pictures of the inside of the bag elsewhere.