Top positive review
5.0 out of 5 starsExcellent quality for the price
Reviewed in Canada on October 24, 2020
Sturdy construction, very water resistant shell + zippers, several pockets both inside and outside, no ugly loud logo like many other low end bags, this has amazing value (I paid $40). I use my bike for errands, shopping, etc, so I lock it somewhere and want to carry away the items I'm carrying with me at the time, so the strap is very convenient, has attachment points for both left and right hand carrying, and tucks away in a sleeve. I am considering using this as a small sling bag even when I'm not using it on my bike! The entire bag has a thin padding which provides some minimal protection for items inside and also gives it some rigidity/structure.
There is a surprising amount of attention to detail in this bag. The shoulder strap is padded with a mesh lining on the inside for ventilation. The carry handle is very good quality and also has a little padding inside. The aqua guard zippers well made and zipper loops are a very nice touch to make them easy to use. There are 3 mesh pockets inside for further organization. The rear 1/4 of the bag is made out of a reflective material and includes attachment points for lights. Unlike other cheap bags this one does not have a loud awkward named logo on it, keeping it low key and refined.
Overall a very solid item for this price. I used to always carry a small backpack with me when riding to carry things like a bike lock, emergency items, phone, wallet, sunglasses, and jacket. It's actually the bike lock that was the most cumbersome, usually a heavy duty U-lock or chain lock weighing over 6 lbs or almost 3kg, so I'm happy to offload that to the bike to hold for me. It fits everything I need, however keep in mind it is only 8L capacity so there is little to no room to spare if I put in a jacket unless it is an ultra packable one. If you normally use a backpack, it most likely has 20-30L, so you definitely won't fit anywhere near the same amount of stuff into this. Final thing to note is that many sellers/brands seem to sell this exact same bag, so find the one that is cheapest.