Hydrapak Mission courier bag review

Hydrapak Mission courier bag review

Padded messenger bag

Our rating

2.5

99.99
79.99


Our review
Comfortable but poor weather resistance and adjustment

This padded courier bag is designed to carry a 17in – or smaller – laptop. It’s made from polyester and PVC, and with its taped seams it looks like it ought to be rainproof.

The material is, but the Velcro-and-buckled main flap isn’t big enough to cover the main compartment’s corners, and in a downpour we found water got in. The bag needs a drawstring closure too, or else a bigger flap.

The shoulder strap, meanwhile, is too long. You can shorten it mid-strap with two slides… but only until they butt up against the non-removable shoulder pad. There is a stabilising strap, at least, running from the main strap to either corner.

Other useful features include a reflective tab, a loop for an LED light and a Velcro strap to hang a D-lock from. There are plenty of pockets for stashing your gear and the overall capacity is vast – about 30 litres. The mesh-and-foam back is comfortable against your body even if it doesn’t noticeably affect heat build-up.

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