Comments on: SealLine Urban Backpack : Long Term Review

By: Josh

Josh — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:30:54 +0000

I want to use it for school. I am 190lbs and 6ft. Will the small be big enough for schools books and a few extras?

By: A.C.C.

A.C.C. — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 02:06:41 +0000

This is the best backpack. I use it every day to carry normal things, but today I needed to carry 80 lbs of cement and it worked beautifully and when I finished I just washed it out. Not many backpacks can do that. I have the Urban small. Highly recommended!

By: Andrés

Andrés — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 14:35:36 +0000

My personal experience with this backpack:

in the begining we noticed how uncomfortable the backpack straps are, behing your neck/head area, it continuosly grabs and hangs on your skin. This is due to the “handle” built out of the backpack straps which instead of seperating, unite instead.

After 2 weeks of usage in easy, light-weight day trips the backpack BROKE. A HOLE was made by the rupture of the backpack fabric right where the seam/rubber patch holds the back-straps to the fabric. This means now I have a hole where the water gushes in everytime water slips through my back in the rain…. and I bought this for its waterproof quality! bah!

Then the WAIST-STRAP, continuosly slipped-OFF the backpack, it seems there its a factory-mistake (yet another).

I later discovered that the Urban Backpack is made in CHINA. While the other-one I own Sealline PRO back pack is made in the USA.

Conclusion: the Urban Backpack is a bad-quality, expensive backpack that is in no way value for money! I would rather buy a 10 dollar bag at a chinise-cheap store, in the end, it would last just as long!

By: Jim

Jim — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 04:40:16 +0000

Hey Tim,

Take it for a dry ride with the tags on if you can. I’d be willing to bet the extra space isn’t that big a deal. I rode in today with a full load and home with it nearly empty. Maybe I’m just used to it, but I don’t mind it and you’ll be surprised how quickly it fills up.When I ride to the climbing gym right from work, it seems to be the ideal size for all the goods.

I do recommend the “lunch bag” roll on the top to keep visibility good over your shoulder. You bend the end of the plastic in about an inch or so, put a pleat in sides and roll. It adds a few precious inches of viz that’s really nice for urban riding with the bigger pack. I hope manufacturers start building them that way because it’s a bit of a hassle – but worth it in traffic.

Good luck!

By: tim

tim — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 01:13:48 +0000

i just got this bag in a large and it looks HUGEEE. I don’t know whether to return it or risk opening it to see how it fits..

any advice on small vs large?

i’ve compared the volumes and don’t want to end up with a bag too small because i want to use it for school, but have space to carry climbing shoes and a change of clothes or a day trip hiking..

By: jim

jim — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:02:12 +0000

I’m 5’6″ and I ended up with both sizes, but would opt for the large if I had to choose. It carries well when not full and, because I tend to load it for everything – from grocer shopping to taking a bundle of clothes to work for a week of commuting – I REALLY appreciate the extra space. The large seems to weigh less than my small Ortleib, though I think the latter’s back ventilation might be a hair better.

By: amandar

amandar — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 03:09:35 +0000

I’m really interested in getting one of these, but I can’t decide between the small and the large. I’m worried the small won’t be able to hold enough, and that the large will be too big for my 5’7″ frame. Any chance you can post a picture of you wearing the bag and the inside of the bag loaded?

By: Ghost Rider

Ghost Rider — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 14:39:46 +0000

Those are great bags — I never had to worry about it leaking or coming apart. I got to test the large size, though, and I think the medium would be quite a bit better for my needs. The large one covered my back completely, leaving me a soaking mess wherever I went…thank God the bag was waterproof!

I really like that dashing pistachio color, too. The orange color is nice, but the green is classier.

By: Arleigh

Arleigh — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:26:17 +0000

Schep,

I dont mind a sweaty back – but some folks don’t have the luxury of having a shower at work if need be. If its super hot I would recommend a front basket/rack for lighter loads and panniers for longer/heavier rides.

By: Schep

Schep — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 01:24:04 +0000

You say that it isn’t for really hot weather. Is there any bag you would suggest for such weather? Or would such weather best be left to panniers?