Messenger / Courier Bags List

I decided a while a go I could have a kick by trying to built my own bag. After too much wasting at
a lot of levels I came up with something very standard, much helped by my gf.... and I really think
it´s worth to give it a try. Opinions would be appreciated.

My eyes...my eyes! Be interested to know where you got the ultra bright tape/fabric from? Would be after some of that myself! Nice job BTW, I've long thought about trying to make my own bag, after being inspired by a guy in the US makes all his own waterproof outdoors gear

Hi Cohen,

cheers for that, let me know when the linells are back in stock and i will be interested

Jimbo

Yeah Cohen, keep me in the loop too?

Cheers

the tape is 3M scotchlite, on the bay is quite cheap, well it´s never cheap actually.

Is it self adhesive tape or stitchable fabric?

stichvkjvsble fabric

If you want reflective fabric, try this place... http://www.profabrics.co.uk/index.php
Scotchlite fabric here... http://www.profabrics.co.uk/shop/show_product_info.php?id=RS1

scott where do you rekon a good place for buckles is? ive looked in all the fabcric and sewing shops here in brighton and they don't seem to have any idea?

pro-fabrics/pointnorth have buckles etc - and ITW-nexus do a free sample program (although not sure if to the uk)

One thing I am still looking for is a supplier of truck/pvc tarp - seemingly impossible to get hold of in this country by the meter....

is the buckle at the front the same as the chrome as well, like a seatbelt interface?

This is the important question re the courier rider bag, someone answer it.

Ace supplies is the BEST place in the UK for buckles...they also do rip-fast velcro, and different kinds of webbing...i get most of my supplies from them.their service is fantastic...really fast....no minimum order quantities either.

Nexus sample thing is a waste of time...they take ages to get them to you, far easier to go to Ace supplies.

One thing I am still looking for is a supplier of truck/pvc tarp - seemingly impossible to get hold of in this country by the meter....

Which is the problem with Cordura also...most places don't want to sell per meter...and at over £200 per roll for liner fabric it's pretty bloody expensive.
How much tarp are you after and what colour?

Cordura doesnt seem too bad - seems to crop up on ebay every so often - managed to get (just) enough for a bag for £5! (1000d)

dont care what colour it is - after about 2m i guess (presuming it comes on 1.5m wide rolls) - only problem is im not in London - out West in Bristol :)

Well for the moment anyway I have cut up an old inflatable mattress - the fabric is pretty tough it would seem and is certainly waterproof :)

Thanks for the heads up on ACE they seem cool - although at this rate its going to be a long time before I want to make another bag. I am only making this one as my "prototype" is too small really and looks like crap :)

Well if you're ever in London i can sell you a few meters of Liner material. 680gm pvc coated nylon....heavier weight than any other bag company uses.

Hey scott, good call for posting ace supplies :) they look good, il have to order a few bits and bobs, may i ask one more thing, PVC liner/truck tarp? Where the hell do you get it!?

linnel do the royal mail bags, and then they do the 'courier rider bag' which is exactly the same net as a chrome messenger bag. but it is massive. yes it isn't padded, but neither is a chrome.

i just cut up a camping mat and inserted that under the floating liner to create padding. the strap is well padded and has a velcro section for a comms pouch and a seat belt clip for easy removal.

the courier rider bag is seriously good for the money. and i can recommend linnel aswell, they sent me a free sample of the bag and never asked for it back! so mine cost nothing. i tried to return it but they didn't respond to my emails.

it has served me through all weathers with full loads, even curryer work.

it is basically an xxl chrome citizen. the quality is the same, the layout is the same, just doesn't have the logo on it (which is a bonus).

Thats a recomendation and a half for a budget bag, might have to check it out...

Hey scott, good call for posting ace supplies :) they look good, il have to order a few bits and bobs, may i ask one more thing, PVC liner/truck tarp? Where the hell do you get it!?

As i said, i've never found anywhere to buy it per meter...at least nowhere consistant or reasonable....i buy mine on full 50mtr rolls.

oh ok, i got a bit confused, sorry about that! would you not consider posting some lining material ;)

Thats a recomendation and a half for a budget bag, might have to check it out...

me and a few others are going to put in a group order when they are back in stock if your interested.

aha looks like kayospruce do 620gsm PVC tarp: http://www.sailcloth.co.uk/content/products/Marine_and_Technical/PVC_Materials_index.htm not too bad a price either - delivery is a bit killer tho

which makes me think actually - maybe sailyards/yachting supply shops maybe a good place to look locally......

Actually i might have a bash going to a sign makers in hereford and seeing if they have any offcut i could use to have a practice sewing on and then making a liner. . .

If you want offcuts, the best place is a bouncy castle factory.

hmmm i doubt theres one in hereford ;) and theres only so far you can travel by bike, scott, fancy sending me a few pieces once i have designed my bag ;) ?

me and a few others are going to put in a group order when they are back in stock if your interested.

Hell Yeah, Im in.

ladies, forget truck wrap... The vinyl signs u see everywhere, everyday, are made out of the same fabric/component. I was using that back in Portugal, doing stuff like Freitag. And plus, it´s easier to sew. Just ask around.