Your bag that swings both ways
There's something brilliantly simple about a bag that knows when to sling over your shoulder and when to clip onto your handlebars. The Velo-Sling gets it – one minute you're locking up outside the café, the next you're pedalling off with everything secured up front where you can see it. No faff, no repacking, just the same 3-litre bag doing double duty.
The magnetic closure is one of those features that makes you wonder why every bag doesn't have it. The poles find each other with barely any guidance, meaning you can seal the roll-top one-handed whilst juggling a coffee or your phone. Behind that sits proper waterproof protection – PU-coated nylon with welded seams that'll keep your kit dry when the heavens open during your commute.
Mount it using the included O-straps and foam spacers, with an extra rubber band to stop any wobbling on rough roads. The detachable shoulder strap stows neatly when you're riding, and there's a zippered inner pocket for your keys or wallet. Daisy chains on the outside let you lash down a jacket or secure the contents when you've overpacked (we've all been there). Whether it's the morning commute, weekend shopping, or a Saturday ride that turns into an all-dayer, the Velo-Sling adapts without complaint.
- QL3.1 system allows one-handed mounting and removal
- Smooth back profile with no protruding hooks
- Waterproof PU-laminated ripstop nylon with IP64 protection
- 14.5-litre capacity with 9kg maximum load rating
- Highly reflective 3M Scotchlite panels on both sides
| Dimensions | 30 × 18 × 8 cm |
| Volume | 3 L |
| Load Capacity | 5 kg |
| Weight | 250 g |
- Manufactured Locally - ORTLIEB have produced their products in Germany since their foundation in 1982, and will continue to do so into the future
- Manufactured Sustainably - ORTLIEB's water footprint is low, as they use hardly any water in their production. Still, despite having increased staff and production, they have maintained their water consumption at the same level since 2012
- Locally Sourced Materials - More than 70% of the materials used in ORTLIEB products are sourced from within Germany
- Sustainability through Longevity - ORTLIEB’s hallmark is 100% waterproofness. High quality fabrics and welded seams are totally waterproof up to a 100,000 mm water column and all ORTLIEB product closures are submitted to a field simulation test. ORTLIEB stands behind the quality of every product with a 5-year warranty
Life in the great outdoors is unpredictable, which is why it’s wise to be prepared. Basically, if your adventure goes from dry to downpour, you want your kit to stay safe and protected. Ortlieb’s durable, waterproof bike bags and backpacks are the ideal solution.
The first Ortlieb bag was invented in Germany in 1981, after founder Hartmut Ortlieb got back from a very wet bikepacking adventure in (you guessed it) Southern England. Inspired by tarpaulins he’d seen lashed on the truck beds of lorries, he fashioned a pair of bike panniers from red truck tarp, which he stitched at home on his mother’s sewing machine.
A year later he founded his own company, buoyed by early success and positive feedback from friends. In the following years, young Hartmut came up with a series of innovations that would define the modern drybag, using high frequency welded seams and roll-top closures. He even developed the first self-locking mounting system to attach panniers to bike frames.
Today, Ortlieb remains the first and most trusted choice for adventures and expeditions on land or sea – a brand name synonymous with waterproof protection and super-tough, outdoor-ready gear.