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First impressions

The Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban bag is composed of one main compartment with a 21 liters capacity, a padded internal organizer compartment and a small external pocket with quick access.

The carrying straps are airy and very light to ensure optimal comfort without hindering movements. They are equipped with an abdominal strap and a sternum strap, both removable.

The closure is done in the classic Dry Bag style. Just roll the opening on itself and then close attach it with the aluminum buckle. Three loops allow closer adjustment of the closure depending on the volume transported.  Small cutouts have been provided in the outer wall to attach a lamp as well as your U Lock.

The back has 6 rows of 3 rubber padding to maximize comfort while ensuring maximum ventilation by not sticking the bag directly to the back. Great to go to the office without having your back soaked wet ....

What about the look of the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban? A mix between a waterproof bag, a New York messenger bag and a trendy urban bag. This combination of style is just amazing !

The Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban has been designed to withstand any weather you may encounter on your road, from rain to hail to snow. The most violent storms will not come to soak your personal belongings inside...

The construction is irreproachable, Ortlieb has the reputation of building to last, proof of the guarantee of 5 years ... Moreover, the bag is made in Germany, a pledge of quality and robustness!

Daily

The main difference the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban offers compared to its competitors comes from its padded internal organizer compartment. This compartment allows storing all your accessories in the small pockets very convenient, but also and especially to carry a laptop without risking damage.

The small outside pocket, not waterproof, can carry small objects requiring quick and frequent access. The Roll Top closure system type is not the fastest to handle. But it has proven itself in two ways, its incredible waterproofness and durability, no risk of breaking the zipper, there is none ;)

The carrying straps are comfortable without being too padded. The Ortlieb Commuter Urban Daypack is an urban bag, not intended to carry an anvil with you, but designed to carry your daily things dry without you being covered in sweat on arrival. The two removable support straps will be very practical to keep the bag firmly in place on the back while traveling by bike. And as they are removed in a split second no need to leave them on when traveling by train ....

The carrying straps are stitched in reflective material for night visibility.

The loops in the outer face allow to attach different types of lighting to be well seen by the motorists. But these loops also allow to attach a big type U Lock, to make sure to find your bike at the end of the day.

The volume of Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban is 21 liters, a perfect volume for everyday use, no need to take more ... And beacuse the bag has no unnecessary padding, the volume is really maximized.

This lack of padding allows to fold the Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban in a minimal volume to carry it in your suitcase during your plane travels.

For whom and what use?

The Ortlieb Commuter Daypack Urban will be the ideal bag for cyclists, couriers, commuters but also for all lovers of urban style wanting to transport their equipment dry with style ...

No need to have a rain cover. Even under a tropical rain, your belongings will stay dry, no worries.

Thanks to its comfort of portage and its robustness, you will be able to also carry it during your most engaged sports activities.

In conclusion

When I saw that Ortlieb was proposing a padded compartment in a waterproof bag, I was immediately thought I had to to test it...

The best of both worlds, a lightweight, waterproof bag with a big interior volume for minimal footprint, plus a padded divider to carry your fragile items safely and in an organized.

would Ortlieb have created the perfect backpack ? And what about the look ? Trendy, urban and functional .... A real must have .......

                                                                                              See you soon on the road ...