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Ortlieb Velocity Messenger Pack
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Ortlieb Velocity Messenger Pack

Item # 768101

$110.00

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Ortlieb Velocity is a messenger-style waterproof daypack featuring a comfortable foam-padded back.

  • Features comfortable padded shoulder straps, sternum strap and a wide waist strap to ensure a secure fit
  • Roll-top with rip-and-stick closure offers fast access and easy loading
  • Removable inner pocket holds keys, change and cell phone and doubles as a strap-on waist pack with your own belt; fits a 1in. wide belt or webbing strap
  • Reflective detailing on front and back increases your visibility
  • Convenient carrying handle
  • Compatible belt or strap is not included

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Item 768101

Ortlieb Velocity Messenger Pack Specs

Specification

Description

Weight2 lbs. 3 oz.
Dimensions18.5 x 11 x 9 inches
MaterialCoated polyester
Volume1,121 cubic inches

Ortlieb Velocity Messenger Pack Customer Reviews

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Ortlieb Velocity Messenger Pack
 
4.0

(based on 7 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (6)
  • Rugged (6)
  • Adjustable (3)
  • Lots of storage (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Commuting (6)
    • City bikes (3)
    • Not just biking (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Office professional (4)
    • Primary use:
    • Personal (5)

    Reviewed by 7 customers

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    Jan

    13

    2008

    (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Excellent Commuting Bag

    By Bike Tele

    from Medford, OR

    About Me Rain or Shine Commuter

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Lots of Storage

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Commuting
      • Not Just Biking

      Comments about Ortlieb Velocity Messenger Pack:

      I've used this pack daily for six years for commuting. It still as good as new (i.e. durable). It holds a lot of gear and keeps it dry. The roll-top with the velcro closure is fast & easy to use. I've also used the pack on a few "credit card" bike tours with about 15 pounds of gear. It was as comfortable as any pack could be after riding 80-110 miles. I've also used it for tele-skiing in nasty weather conditions and was pleased with the way it rode on my back (and my gear stayed dry).

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      2

      2008

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Solid Communting Pack

      By Sudsie

      from Portland, OR

      About Me Office Professional

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Adjustable
      • Comfortable
      • Rugged

      Cons

      • Bulky

      Best Uses

      • City Bikes
      • Commuting

      Comments about Ortlieb Velocity Messenger Pack:

      I commute by bike and have used this bag on a daily basis for over two years. It keeps the rain out, which is a godsend for someone from a rainy town. I like using it best in the fall and winter months, because its full-back construction keeps me warm. On the flip-side, wearing this thing in the summers is usually a hot and sweaty affair. It's also much more comfortable (and better on the back) then traditional one-shoulder style messenger bags.

      I've found that the size of the Velocity is great for a small-to-medium sized woman, for whom Ortlieb's Messenger Bag line is usually too big.

      My one complaint is that my bag started ripping recently, and from what I've been told, they are difficult to repair.

      • Primary use:
      • Personal

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      21

      2008

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Most comfortable backpack I've ever worn

      By Mad2Pixy

      from Seattle, where it rains A LOT

      About Me Avid Traveler, Office Professional

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Adjustable
      • Comfortable
      • Lightweight
      • Rugged

      Cons

      • Accessory bag placement
      • Heavy for traveling

      Best Uses

      • Commuting

      Comments about Ortlieb Velocity Messenger Pack:

      This bag is the bomb. I've had mine for over two years and it has held up amazingly well on my daily commutes to and from Seattle by ferry. What I love about it - beyond the fact that it keeps things bone-dry is (1) it fits like a glove or a turtle shell when you're riding and is fully adjustable with both hip and chest straps; (2) it holds my laptop and an extra change of clothes; (3) is reflective on those rainy, dark Northwest mornings; (4) is the most comfortable and durable pack I have ever worn.

      The only thing I don't like is the placement of the accessory bag. I end up taking it off so that I can get things in and out easily. Also, you have to kind of know what you're looking for since it's more of a sack than a bag with compartments. Aside from these small setbacks, it's a great pack that is extremely versatile.

      For traveling, it's a bit heavy. I would limit its use to bike or motorcycle commuting gear.

      • Primary use:
      • Business

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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      Oct

      20

      2009

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Functional, Comfy Commuting Bag

      By Marty09

      from Los Angeles, CA

      About Me Commuter, Office Professional

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Lots of Storage
      • Rugged
      • Waterproof

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • City Bikes
        • Commuting
        • Not Just Biking

        Comments about Ortlieb Velocity Messenger Pack:

        Great commuting bag. I've been using this bag on my 14 mile bike ride to work for about 4 months now. So far the bag has not shown any signs of wear or tear. I've also been using this bag when I go on day hikes in the LA area and as a general purpose bag when I need to lug stuff around.

        It holds pretty much everything I've ever needed to carry on my bike. My typical load: spare work clothes, small first aid pack, tire tools + multi-tool, shoes, lunch.

        Its a giant waterproof sack on your back.

        I would say the two best features of this bag over other bags (I've done tons of bag research) is the contoured straps + the insulated foam strips on the bag. The straps themselves are very comfy and spongy to allow sweat to evaporate. They sort of wrap around your pecks if you use the chest strap. The insulated foam keeps the bag about a good half inch off of your back, allowing for very effective airflow. It helps prevents or minimize the sweat puddle that other backpacks and messenger bags form.

        The only issue I've noticed with the bag is that the rolled up top partially covers my blind spot. I have to shift my back a little whenever I look behind me to get around the jutting rolled up top.

        Overall, this bag totally rocks for my commuting purposes.

        • Gift:
        • Yes
        • Primary use:
        • Personal

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Jul

        17

        2009

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        3.0

        Refletive logo not on silver bag

        By hifimoog

        from Los Angeles, CA

        About Me Avid Traveler, Office Professional

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Adjustable
        • Comfortable
        • Lots of Storage
        • Rugged

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • City Bikes
          • Commuting
          • Not Just Biking
          • Road Bikes

          Comments about Ortlieb Velocity Messenger Pack:

          Dropping [$]for this bag is a lot but I thought worth it. I ordered and receive the silver bag and to my surprise there's no reflective logo on the bag. It's just a cheap looking silk-screened logo. I was upset because the pictures show a reflective logo on the silver bag and it's a nice touch. I called Ortlieb and asked what the deal was and they said they don't make that one color like that anymore. I only want the silver one so do I live with it or return it? Not sure what to do now. Other than that I would recommend this bag.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Primary use:
          • Personal

          (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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          Jan

          15

          2009

          (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          3.0

          Tough Little Guy

          By Nick 301

          from NY, NY

          About Me Bike Messenger

          Pros

          • Rugged
          • Simple

          Cons

          • Too Small

          Best Uses

          • Commuting

          Comments about Ortlieb Velocity Messenger Pack:

          Found this tough little number on sale so I grabbed it up, not realizing that a few months later I'd be doing messenger work in New York City. Durable as anything, and can be pretty spray resistant. Get used to looking under your shoulder to see oncoming cars, as with any Ortlieb, since the rolltop creates a wide spot behind your neck.

          The big con is that it's small. I've used mine working in both Boston and New York. I can run envelopes all day long for people, but if you get any bulky work (garment bags, boxes, hospital-runs) be well prepared with lots of extra straps and some quick thinking. ALWAYS have many garbage-bag sized plastic bags for when you are carrying drawings and other long tubes that stick out the top of the bag through imperfect weather. Buy the Ortlieb velcro extender... or better yet, buy the MESSENGER PRO by the same company.

          If you're working for money, get a bigger bag, but if you're just another NYU Fakenger out on your new Pista then this thing will never ever fail you.

          • Gift:
          • No
          • Primary use:
          • Business

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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          Sep

          30

          2009

           
          4.0

          The perfect waterproof sack

          By Linus Gump

          from Portland, OR

          About Me Student

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable
          • Rugged

          Cons

          • Too Small

          Best Uses

            Comments about Ortlieb Velocity Messenger Pack:

            I am a college student and I ride a motorcycle. Riding in Portland means rain and any bag you use better be waterproof. This bag works perfect for me. This term I have too many books so I have to be creative in loading it so it will hold evrything, and my netbook doesn't fit with everything in it. The little internal pouch is kind of in the way, so I removed it. The only real drawback I see is the load bearing portions are bolted through the soft internal frame and the bolt heads stick into the cargo compartment. Eventually this will marr my books. Keeping my notebook in between the bolts will keep that down though. I am disappointed that for being a bicycle bag it is a little short on reflective striping or markings. The shoulder straps have reflective thread in them, but there is nothing reflective on the sides or back. In all, I am very pleased with the bag in fuction and fit. It is very comfortable and I hardly notice the 20~ lbs of books.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • Primary use:
            • Personal

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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