It’s hard to find a bag that can carry both your laptop and camera, have room for other travel items, be easy to carry—and look good while doing it all. The Osprey FlapJill Courier is my new favorite bag that meets those criteria.
Constructed much like the standard messenger-style bag, the Flap Jill Courier adds details that are much more than standard. One of the best things is that it has three different pockets (aside from the main pouch) to organize your things, whether it’s a cell phone, notebook and pens, or just your lip balm.
If you’re carrying your electronics, you certainly want to keep them safe from the weather, and this bag has a draw-cord collar closure to protect your precious gear. The padded laptop sleeve further cushions your electronic pal (up to 15.4 inches), so you can continue to work or play without smacking it around.
The strap has a comfortable cushion so it doesn’t cut into your shoulder, but even when your shoulders get tired, you can use the waist strap to balance the weight. And speaking of straps, you get three different webbing colors to switch out, so the bag always feels like new.
The Osprey Flap Jill Courier lists for $79 on the eBags website. It’s also available on RockCreek.com and on Altrec.com at prices ranging from $54.30 to $78.95, depending on color.
(There’s a men’s version of this too, called the FlapJack Courier. Get it…?)
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