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1. hh45 - Member

   Medium size but must have a main strap with quick release and at least one outside pocket for phone and wallet. Preferably light, well made, fairly bright and visible, made in UK (no chance I guess), fairly sustainable materials.

   Ta

   Posted 7 months ago #
2. AD - Member

   Have a look at the Osprey Flapjack. I use one for commuting (easily holds a laptop plus sarnies etc). Outside pocket is on the end but easily accesible. Not made in the UK though...
   I got mine (in black) from:

   http://www.tauntonleisure.com/osprey-flap-jack-courier-pepper/p6641

   Personally I think the black looks best but take your point re visibility!

   Posted 7 months ago #
3. MrSmith - Member

   bagaboo (Hungary)

   Posted 7 months ago #
4. NikNak7890 - Member

   I can thoroughly recommend Chrome bags: http://www.chromebagsstore.com/bags.html

   My Metropolis is still going strong 7 years later.

   http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=3251

   Posted 7 months ago #
5. jeffcapeshop - Member

   i got a big banjo bros (terrible name..) bag which is great - the quick release requires unweighting the bag to tighten if there's anything in it.

   it's been waterproof in everything i've ridden in, useful pockets and is pretty cheap - here's a medium version http://www.urbanhunter.biz/acatalog/Banjo_Brothers_Medium_Bike_Messenger_Bag.html

   Posted 7 months ago #
6. CraigW - Member

   I like my Timbuk2 bag. Mine is a classic, medium size. I've had mine for years, still in good condition, and waterproof enough.
   Available in loads of colours/fabrics etc. The custom ones are made in San Francisco, standard bags are made in China/Philippines etc.

   Posted 7 months ago #
7. Roter Stern - Member

   Second for the Chrome bags. Beautifully made and rugged, waterproof and look cool to boot. Not cheap but you pays yer money. I just wish there were bags like this available when I was a bike courier in the Smoke.

   Posted 7 months ago #
8. TurnerGuy - Member

   My Osprey flapjack is great - I run it with a longer strap so it sits on my lower back.

   My metropolis is across the top of my back whatever, and is a lot more sweaty. Possibly stabler at carrying loads though.

   Posted 7 months ago #
9. trail_rat - Member

   got an osprey talon

   it is good , not too big , good laptop protection

   bit small for me now though. It will fulfill your requirements though

   narrowed it down to a timbuk2 classic messenger in large i reckon as a bike bag and a carry on bag - those of you with this bag is it too big for a carry on bag really ?

   Posted 7 months ago #
10. foxyrider - Member

    What about the new Ortleib bags - they are waterprrof and come in diff. flavors?

    

    Posted 7 months ago #
11. one_bad_mofo - Member

    Another recommendation for Bagaboo here. GReat custom options and my bag is proving very durable too.

    Posted 7 months ago #
12. Clong - Member

    Bagaboo. I have used mine day in, day out for the last 5 years and its still holdng up.

    Posted 7 months ago #
13. soma_rich - Member

    No one said Crumpler? my Wonder Weenie is 15 years old now and still looks in good shape used all the time.

    Posted 7 months ago #
14. toppers3933 - Member

    i have 2 timbuk2 medium classic courier bags and they are brilliant. one is 15 years old and looks as good as the day i brought it. nothing has ever got wet inside them even in the worst rain. am looking to get another large one in the not too distant future.

    Posted 7 months ago #
15. jeffcapeshop - Member

    oh, trakke based in glasgow too, i've seen them in the flesh, very impressed http://www.trakke.co.uk/

    Posted 7 months ago #

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