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Storm-proof messenger bag

The purpose of this project is to build a super strenght, waterproof messenger bag to keep your gizmo away from dangers when biking.

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Step 1Materials

sandbag
a broken dog chain
2 pieces of velcro
tape
used belt

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12 comments

Sep 22, 2010. 7:52 PMWhales says:

I will try this. Although I will probably find a different color. I love orange,but that's the worst shade I've ever seen. So maybe spray paint if nothing else.

Mar 3, 2010. 3:34 PM

domestic_engineer says:

really neat, but where does one find a used sand bag?
i really like the belt for the strap. genius.

Mar 9, 2010. 9:05 AMKMOM14 says:

This site sells empty sandbags http://www.911sandbags.com/?gclid=CLmv3piSrKACFQnxDAodvX-qbA.

Mar 4, 2010. 10:00 AM.happy.hippie. says:

an old 40 pound dog food bag works too. they're a little easier to find

Sep 22, 2010. 6:47 PMWhales says:

I think you might want to make it smell different though... cause i would hate smelling like dog food....

Mar 9, 2010. 8:56 AMKMOM14 says:

Nice upcycle of items and the cityscape design on on the front looks very chic.

Mar 8, 2010. 4:59 PMsheen12 says:

DUDE INTENTS DESIGN

Mar 3, 2010. 9:17 AMLawnBoy1991 says:

I might consider making one but on step 2 for your first frame you said "cutted" when a simple cut would do. Cutted is not a word.

Mar 3, 2010. 11:46 AM

derte84 (author) says:

fixed, thanks :)

Mar 3, 2010. 11:02 AM

Wasagi says:

EXCELLENT JOB!! This is great, and uses easy to get materials. The only thing that I can see that would cause a problem is water getting in the sides, but that is pretty unlikely. I would be tempted to put velcro all along the sides , to add that extra bit of protection.

Again, Great Job!

Mar 2, 2010. 12:30 PMemdarcher says:

this is great! so easy and simple, yet so durable and useful. And it requires little or no money at all! Exactly what I've been looking for. I'm going to try and make this.

definitly a 5 star rating on this one!

Mar 2, 2010. 4:05 PM

derte84 (author) says:

thanks :)