Messenger bag perfection - Urban Courier from Helikon-Tex

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Messenger bag perfection - Urban Courier from Helikon-Tex
Amazon USA
Urban Couier Larger (Cordura) - amzn.to/3fjrqfu
Urban Courier Medium (Cordura) - amzn.to/2B2fFLz
Urban Courier Medium (Nylon) - amzn.to/2MUebpj
Amazon UK
Urban Couier Larger (Cordura) - amzn.to/2x3T1AH
Urban Courier Medium (Cordura) - amzn.to/2JEuJQi
Urban Couier Larger (Nylon) - amzn.to/2V2yuEL
Urban Courier Medium (Nylon) - amzn.to/2JCBBOm
This was bought with some voucher I had from some work colleagues and it's the best voucher purchase I've ever made. I'd a bit of a long review but it's a courier bag that deserves this amount of detail
Extra note (with some help from Oetzi 86) - Helikon-tex do hook and look 'Versitile inserts' for their pack which allow you to customise the interior organisation so you can completely have your loud out, your way. These do have to be purchased separately
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[@Nerdzombiedisco]

Once I saw that strap, I was sold. Excellent overview and real world information.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

You're more than welcome my friend. They really do need to sell the strap separately so you can add this to other messenger bags 👍 I hope you're having a great week

[@flkincaid]

What a GREAT Review. I bet I have seen 10 or more reviews on this bag in the last three weeks and yours is by far the most detailed, including all of the little things. Please keep up the good work. A new subscriber.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Why thank you Sir, I really appreciate these kind words. I sometimes worry that my videos are a little long, however I've found that people tend to appreciate a little bit of extra time to get the details covered... and maybe a bit of waffle from me. Thank you for commenting and for the sub. Have a great week, and stay safe

[@slsshamo]

Thank you for your video production You made it easier for me to understand this EDC package This is the most personal description I've ever seen. From the detailed information on the EDC bag to personal experience of using it, it is very detailed and clear. Before I saw your video, I was still considering the Mystery Ranch District Pro 16L But now I know that what I need is Helikon.

[@JP-qn4uo]

Just ordered one of these in black. Can't wait to run it through its paces! Your reviews are the best ones online. More Helikon Tex gear reviews would be awesome!

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Hi JP. I genuinely rate this bag over other 3 or 4 times it's price. I've got a great relationship with Military 1st here and they seem more than happy to fill my Helikon Tex drug habit so (without jinxing myself) there'll definitely be more Helikon content in the future. I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts when yours arrives. Have a great weekend buddy

[@dulcimer16]

Excellent review! Great personality! Subbed because of this one video, as I do these kind of videos as well. Keep up the good work!

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Thanks buddy. I really appreciate your feedback and sub. I'll have a good look through your channel to. Have a great week

[@ChrisC30]

I've had the medium for about a year. I have a smaller 'tactical' style bag that is my absolute favorite, but this is my 2nd favorite. It carries well, holds all my stuff, and has plenty of organization.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Do you mind if I ask what your first small tactical bag is? As a huge bag nerd I'm always interested in other bags 😆🖖

[@ChrisC30]

@@MoorlanderEDC SOTech Mission Go Bag. I had a 'civvy' version in black that I wore to pieces everywhere. I retired it and found an issued used one on ebay and it's still my baby.

[@diderichlangmannen]

I have seen this excellent review a few weeks ago. A few days ago I had birthday. And now I own a fantastic Urban Carrier Bag (Large). You see? That‘s how it works ... a great review always has positive effects. Thanks a lot.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Thanks Diderich, that's great to hear. I'd love to hear what you think of the bag. Do you 100% agree with me? Is there anything you'd change about it? How do you use use yours?

[@diderichlangmannen]

Moorlander EDC In the moment I can‘t really say a lot about it, because I just own it since very few days and I have not even used it the way I want to. But what I can say is that I appreciate the material and build quality a lot. All the details they put into the design is excellent and I‘m sure this bag will last a long time. I want to use it for different things and in a way of a daypack instead of a classic bagpack. I will use it to carry camera equipment, water & food, clothes and other equipment for the outdoor use, like knives and fire boxes, pot‘s and stove‘s etc.. Just for everything I want to carry for a day hike into nature. For a city trip this bag is too big - for this I would use a simple waist bag or something small and easy. Thank‘s again and take care.

[@dmg4415]

The dreaded White Five Legged Spider, now I know how it looks, has seen some of these in the end of my own arms, I have always been cuorius what that has been.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Ha ha ha ha... Those sicker can catch you unaware more often or not 😜🤙

[@grumpyuncle.]

Well done review!

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Hi, thank your for the kind words... On a strange side note, my two daughters call their uncles the Gruncles because they're a bit grumpy 😁

[@noyoAyuk]

this is really nice bag. I bought one after watching your old video. thank you for introducing this bag ! i put vercro wall in the big pocket of flip cover and attach some organisation pouch. this mod gives very useful big quick access pocket to this bag. extremely convenient. I use this bag in my lotation with A19 Evade 1.5 bagpack for commuting to my office bringing MacBook pro 15" and some EDC staff. my only complaint is side bottle pockets are little too narrow opening. I hope they will make little wider openings like the Evade backpack has. otherwise I have no complain and love this bag.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Hey Shinjiro. I hope you're doing well my friend. I'm glad to hear you like the content and it helped you to make a decision. This courier bag really impressed me. It's great to hear you're taking full advantage with yours. Have a great week

[@bartrabiej]

That's a really nice bag! I just ordered mine from Military1st on ebay! Thanks for the video buddy!

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Hey Bart. You're more than welcome fella. This bag really did impress me and it still does. Please come back when it arrived, I'd love to hear what you think about it. All the best buddy 👍

[@teutatix]

thank you for your video! greetings from germany

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Hi Rouven, thank you my friend. Hello from across the sea 👍 have a great week

[@MS-zb5fr]

A really good in depth review. Seems to be a nice bag. And I like how you prepared all the things already positioned in the bag. The bag looked empty - and like a magican you always took out one more thing. I was totally not expecting the pistol.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

You're more than welcome. Great to hear my detailed content is enjoyed. I had to rewatch this as I'd forgot I'd included my old duck hunting pistol in there 😆

[@MS-zb5fr]

​@@MoorlanderEDC I started following you today. You seem to be the same Bags and Lights and EDC entusiast as I am😊. Thanks for the channel.

[@KankukanAiki]

I was searching for a review about this bag. I had always Maxpedition ones but they do always ask to much cash so I got interested in this Helikon one. You made a great video. Thank you. I am a fellow KZbinr such as you and have a channel about Martial Arts. So I may say that the video was awesome for many factors. This said I subscribed to your channel and wish you may grow fast!

[@MoorlanderEDC]

I'm always humbled whenever I find comments like this and especially when they're from other KZbinrs too. This is definitely a great bag, and I'd very interested in hearing your thoughts too if you get one. Have a great week Kankukan Aiki 👍

[@KankukanAiki]

@@MoorlanderEDC have a great week you too my Dear friend! I will buy it as soon as summer finishes.. the only shop that sells it is Military from UK.. so it may be that due to the fact that in August the postal people do not work.. I think that it will be wise for me to wait till the end of summer eheh. Your channel is awesome 🙏🙏🙏

[@markbroady9056]

Hi mate I can confirm the quality's of Helikon kit, we maybe neighbours if you are in Moorlands Staffordshire/ Leek way I am just over the hill in Buxton, excellent reviews.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Hey Mark, how's it going fella. Yes, right next to each other, although I'm a wee bit further over near Alton Towers in Cheadle. I've had a fair few nights drinking your way or up at the Winking Man. Those were the days... especially the Young Farmers Nights 😅

[@strippingwelsh1]

Regarding the internal organization - Helikon has it´s range of VIS - Versatile Insert System - velcro organizers. Also fits any "Dapper" style pouches.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Hi Jan. The VIS inserts really add to this bag :D

[@papamike88]

Wow, I have a really got memories with this bag. If you remember the first generation of the Wombat bag, this one should be Wombat mk II, not that bag that was released before this one. The biggest downside of this one is it lacks the quick access that was installed inside the flap which means you could open the bag without messing aromd the buckles and the velcro. Just unzip the top of the flap and put your hands inside. It was a great feature of the first Wombat. I really miss it. It's a courier bag so you should get quickly inside the main compartment, leave the delivery and go. Opening the flap non stop was a huge pain in the butt.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Hey buddy. I've never really been attracted to the Wombat. I think it's a strange style. It looks more like a small hold all rather than a courier style, shoulder bag. The Urban Courier messenger bag hits so many sweet spots 😅

[@ExtraLeben]

i buy helikon tex products for many years now .. and they never stop to amaze XD .. need this one in my collection.. yes i collect helikon tex gear .. now its out there XD .. its my weak spot..

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Ha ha ha... You're in good company here my friend. I have a weak spot for Helikon too 🤜🤛

[@Rocksau333]

Great video, Moorlander. As far as organisation, Helikon sells accessories for their „versatile insert system“, such as admin panels and pouches with velcro on the back. Stay healthy. Greetings from Germany

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Hey there. Dang it! That makes total sense. I've just checked it on their website. Thanks for the heads up. I'll add this to the discriptiin tomorrow and maybe get some of the inserts to update this videos. Danke for watching and commenting. Stay safe 👍

[@user-gf7rb2ci6i]

help me choose helikon urban messenger bag vs direct action messenger bag mk2 please

[@captain_bucko]

Amazing informative video

[@MoorlanderEDC]

You're more than welcome my friend

[@dmg4415]

Nothing wrong with Shanaia Twain, but when You look up what a Canadian Tuxedo is, I get Your point. Good video!

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Ha ha ha... Beauty is in the eye of the beholder... But maybe some need their eyes testing more regularly 😂 that's another search to delete from my history 🤣 have a great week buddy

[@dmg4415]

@@MoorlanderEDC Same for You!

[@Zieloniutki83]

Hi mate, great review, thanks for taking time to go through it for us. Do you know by any chance if the medium size has the same strap system on the bottom (straps fed through d links allowing this tripod/jacket carry)? Their website seems to be missing out on it on either L and M description. Stay safe!

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Hey Z83, thank you for the feedback and kind words. I'm not 100% sure about the answer here, however, knowing Helikon Tex I'd say yes it's the same. Generally when they have different sized products they just change the size/capacity rather than any other key features. I'm not a betting man however I'm 99.9% sure it'll be on there. **** Who can help here **** Does anyone reading this have the medium size back and can lend a hand here? If you do get one, I'd love to hear back and hear your thoughts on the Medium pack. Have a great week buddy

[@Zieloniutki83]

@@MoorlanderEDC have a good one too, cheers!

[@ivegyattocomment]

The strap doesn't choke/stab your shoulder/neck wow....

[@hakanandersson9988]

Hello and thank you for a great review! Was thinking of geting either this bag or the bushcraft satchel. Do you know how they hold up to rain? Water resistance is important to me due to occasionally transporting electronics in it. Which one would you recommend between the two? I'm planning on using it as an EDC, but also need a bag that can hold some extra clothes in it when I need to sleep at work or when I'm out in the woods with the kids for an afternoon. Cheers /H

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Hi Haken. They're definitely both great packs. It could be a tricky answer. The Urban Courier is more like a tradition open top satchel. The fold over flap does a great job at keeping rain off however at a push, there's nothing stopping the inner pouch folding awkwardly and allowing rain in under the top flap. The bushcraft satchel have a full zip on top which really helps water run off and stop from getting in the bag. It's not an aqua-gaurd zipper so it's not 100% water proof. The Urban Courier is far superior when it comes to comfort and internal storage. Whereas the BC Satchel is really light and very convenient for general EDC. Personally when it comes to a laptop commute for me, I always grab the Urban Courier. I hope this helps my friend

[@davidneil7064]

I see that you also reviewed their Bushcraft satchel. Have you considered reviewing their Wombat? It has a bit more organisation than either of other bags. It does not have a dedicated laptop area which is appealing as I do not carry a laptop as EDC, so in the Urban Courier it is wasted space. I suspect I’m not the only one.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Hi David. Yes buddy, it's on my never ending list. When the lottery win lands I'll do KZbin full time and buy one of everything 😉

[@unfi6798]

Strap is good.!

[@Scarywoody]

3 years later....Great Review.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

It's never too late my friend 🤙

[@jevsan]

Bought the medium size (took the decision after this video 😊 ) thinking the large was too big well, the medium is enough, it fits a 13 inch laptop and lacks the loops below the buckles straps that was the only surprise. The bag is good, I'm happy with it

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@MrPavlyuchenko]

So the Medium version does not have the D-Rings to hold the buckles and therefore you can't attach a jacket or something underneath, or am I misunderstanding? That would be a shame because I would definitely gravitate towards the medium size but the option to carry a jacket like that was a big selling point for me

[@jevsan]

@@MrPavlyuchenko exactly, the medium version doesn't have those D-rings, having that would've made the Medium perfect.

[@MrPavlyuchenko]

@jevsan thanks for clarifying. It's a bit of a shame ... but then again I'm using a 16 inch laptop at the moment so the large would make sense too...

[@captain_bucko]

Can you do a video on wombat mk2 shoulder bag

[@MoorlanderEDC]

I don't see why not, sure

[@captain_bucko]

Would a ASUS TUF GAMING LAPTOP fit in the laptop section? Dimensions: 15.12 x 10.31 x 0.98 inches Please reply, I need to know

[@MoorlanderEDC]

I think it'll be a super tight squeeze. I've leasure the mouth of the laptop sleeve and the opening is about 15". It'll fit in the main compartment with miles to spare

[@thegeordiewanderer2954]

I just wanted to ask about the front pocket on the flap, I’m torn between the sizes of the bag but, would the flap pocket hold a waterproof about the size of the Arktis rain shield jacket?

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Hi fella. It should do. the pocket is pretty bit. I can fit in my Tramontane jacket in there with ease

[@thegeordiewanderer2954]

@@MoorlanderEDC thanks! Just trying to find one now haha, appears that the medium is the more sort after version! Either I pay 70/80 plus or go abroad and pay the same price as the large 😂

[@theronin365]

Which colour is this exactly please? As I've seen what looks like a black version with a grey zip too.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Hi Ronin, this is the shadow grey version. The grey works well with most colours for jackets and coats 👍

[@theronin365]

@@MoorlanderEDC Thank you mate...I thought it looked good. Great videos by the way. 👍

[@DerGepard1]

A bit late to the Party, but could I may ask wich color is the bag in the video? So far I didnt hear how you may mentioned the color even after a second view ;D However, nice review.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Thank you and you're more than welcome. The colour is grey. I think they either call it shadow grey or wold grey. As usual Helikon-Tex have dozens of colours. Have a great weekend

[@DerGepard1]

@@MoorlanderEDC a really big thank you!

[@325ernesto]

What's the weight of the loaded bag? Thanks 😊

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Hi, I guess that's a hard question to answer as it depends what's in your bag. You could easily carry 5 to 10 kilos if you had it packed full. You can fit a lot in the large version I have. Hope this helps. Have a great week 🤙

[@res3rved]

Is it black or shadow gray color ?

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Hey Michał, this is a shadow grey version. It's very strange as some days it looks darker and some days lighter dependent on the light. All the best buddy

[@MattW]

Don't suppose you have had a chance to review the helikon wombat MK2?

[@MoorlanderEDC]

I've had a few ask about that Matt. I've added it to my 'need to get one' list for future content. I think the Wombat MkII has the same strap so it's already on my good list 🤜🤛 thanks for watching fella

[@MattW]

@@MoorlanderEDCcool 👍 I'm needing a new bag for work to carry my everyday work gear Inc a laptop and some other bits and bobs, but the urban courier has been out of stock for ages...I then saw the wombat but can only find video reviews in Polish (unsurprisingly as it's Helikon)

[@MrTangent]

The main complaint - and only, really - I have of this bag is that the side elastic bottle pouches should be replaced with PALS webbing. That way the user could put whatever pouch there they wanted. Likewise, it’s my main gripe of their Foxtrot Mk2 Belt Rig. Elastic tends to give after awhile, so I dislike it. And I’d rather have modularity to put whatever I want there. With that said, I disagree they should put organizers inside the bag you reviewed. That’s what the hook velcro is for. If they put organization in, it won’t be personalized like aftermarket velcro attachments will be. In any event, great review… as always.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

I like you're idea with the side pals webbing. I think this being part of their urban line, I'm not sure if they'd add them... although, in my Helikon-Tex Bushcraft satchel, I put forward the amazing idea of a cross between the two bags. I think that would be a great cross over urban/tactical cross over. I haven't had chance to try out the foxtrot belt rig yet. It is something on my list of things to test out. How you're well my friend

[@MrTangent]

@@MoorlanderEDC Doing good. I hope YOU are doing good. Really enjoying your reviews. Also, don’t apologize for random stammer. I tend to do it sometimes when I’m tired. It’s just a part od who we are. To be honest, had you not put it in the video I wouldn’t have even noticed.

[@captain_bucko]

Helikon tex bush vs urban satchel what do you recommend?

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Now this is like asking which child I love the most 😁

[@MoorlanderEDC]

I use the Bush satchel more as its a simple and uncomplicated bag. I think it's great for EDC. The Courier had way more to it. It's my daily commute bag and I've travelled with to because it has the organisation and larger storage... And that strap is amazing 😁 they're both great for their respective uses

[@captain_bucko]

@@MoorlanderEDC Thankyou this is very helpful

[@medic3040]

what color is this bag?

[@MoorlanderEDC]

This is the shadow grey version

[@captain_bucko]

Is this the Large or Medium?

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Hi, sorry I missed this message when I replying to the others :D this is the large version of the bag

[@nemezote]

Meeeh, this reads like a paid review. No thanks.

[@MoorlanderEDC]

Hi Dr. K. I'm sorry if it came across like that. I can definitely confirm I wasn't paid by Helikon Tex to give this a positive review. The pack was bought with my own money (I actually used an Amazon vouchers I got from work) to make the purchase. I genuinely do think this bag is that good. Helikon Tex have really impressed me throughout 2020. If you do eventually purchase this shoulder bag, I'd love to hear what you think about it. Have a great week

[@stevejackson9952]

Meeh seems like a asinine comment from someone who has a unhealthy addition to Lovecraft.

[@odinthor939]

💯👌👍