Rick Steves Autobahn Messenger Bag

See my other bag reviews if you have a 2011 15" MacBook Pro.

Out of all of the bags I ordered, this was my favorite messenger bag. This is a great bag with the exception of the laptop compartment. There is NO padding on the bottom. I have a tendency to set my bags down with the bottom of the bag on the ground, counter, floor of the car, etc.

+ Nicely padded shoulder strap

+/Side loading laptop compartment -no need to lift the flap, it has a separate zipper on the side.

+ Water bottle holder on side

+ Padded grab handle, decent sized, would work with gloves.

+ Pencil/pen holders under flap.

+ main compartment under flap has a big zipper, unlike a traditional messenger, thus this one should be fairly waterproof.

no cross strap if you are going to cycle with it and want to wear it like a traditional messenger.

+ 15" MacBook Pro 2011 fits loose in compartment, but is good with a sleeve (see my other reviews).

+ I believe there is enough space for a larger laptop.

+ Room for adapters, books, etc, but doesn't appear overly large.

I sent this bag back. Specifically due to the lack of padding on the bottom of the laptop compartment. If this bag is updated, I would buy it in a heartbeat.

I am so happy with my Rick Steves Autobahn Messenger Bag. I have several of his travel bags in various sizes and they have served me very well in my travels. This bag is perfect for my netbook, kindle and all the things that I carry on the plane. The shoulder strap is wide and very well padded and stays on the shoulder. I definately recommend this product.

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really not so great zipper fell apart after just over 6 months the laptop can only be held in by the zipper so, that is it for the bag not a long term bag if that is what you are looking for look someplace else.

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I carry a lot of stuff back and forth to work and this bag works out perfectly. I love the zipped padded pocket on the back to carry my tablet. This bag will hold a lot.

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I've been using this bag for a few months now and I really like it. Separate zippered computer pocket makes it easy to get to computer without having to open everything up. The computer pocket could be a little better padded, but its not bad. Plenty of space for books, pens, papers, lots of other stuff. I think a larger padded area for the shoulder strap would be nice too, but overall, I think this is a great bag for the money.