Durkl x Ortlieb Messenger Bag

Washington D.C's DURKL Releases Waterproof Messenger Bag. DURKL and ORTLIEB, a German outdoor goods company, have produced a limited edition messenger bag for the Washington, D.C. based brand's Spring/Summer 2010 collection. For over 25 years, ORTLIEB has set the standard in the field of high functional outdoor equipment. From day one, their brand target has remained the same: individuals who actively spend their leisure time in nature should feel independent from all facts they cannot influence, in other words: from the weather. The 30-liter DURKL messenger bag is constructed of PVC and high density Cordura making it completely impenetrable to water and dust, while allowing the bag to both float and hold water as well A roll-top closure system, and rucksack construction further enhance the technical capabilities. The DURKL collaboration bag features a custom U.S.A. colorway with a custom D.C. flag 3M ink print on the sides, white detailing, and an interior snap-in/snap-out organizer. Available on Saturday, 5/1/2010 exclusively at http://www.DURKL.com

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Eco-Friendly Bicyling Photographer

Check out professional photographer Russ Roca's website and see how he uses his bicyle as his exclusive means of transportation. He writes: "I like to take pictures and I like to ride my bike, so I decided a few years ago to combine the two and try to make something of it. It's as simple as that. I'm not anti-car, but I do believe that we need real transportation options. We don't live on a planet with infinite resources, so I feel that we should reduce and reuse when we can. For me, I'm taking a road less traveled by being carfree in Los Angeles." ___________________________________________________________________________________________

A Healthy Partnership-Ortlieb and Netzer-Brady International

The staff of the Rio Beni Health Project, a community-based health initiative located in the northwest rainforest of Bolivia, thanks Ortlieb USA for their very generous product contributions over the past 3 years. The Project provides outreach primary health care and health education to 45 isolated villages in the upper Amazon Basin, working directly with local health authorities and community leaders. Over the years 38 community health workers, or health promoters, have been trained and are responsible for much of the health care in their respective villages. Because our work is primarily outreach, we travel by river and 4WD on a regular schedule. The need for rugged and impermeable duffle and shoulder bags is great; so three years ago I contacted Ortlieb USA about the possibility of a donation of rack packs, sling-its and a number of Zip City shoulder bags. To this day we use 8-10 the medium and large rack packs for hauling our medical supplies and personal supplies by road and river. Our health promoters use the Zip Citys and small Rack Packs for their travels and medical kits.

Thanks you to Ortlieb USA for their generous donations and reduced prices. The red rack packs are now synonymous throughout the Beni Region of the rainforest with improved health care and education in areas that never before had access to it.

With friendship and gratitude.

Christopher Brady

Project Director

Ortlieb Supports Western Spirit Cycling:

Ortlieb Sponsors the Down the Road.org:

Ortlieb USA is pleased to be the official bicycle bag supplier to Tim and Cindie Travis as they travel the world by bicycle. Click on the picture of their book above to go to the Down the Road Website. Tim and Cindie are a wealth of knowledge in the realm of self-contained traveling by bicycle. Their webiste is entertaining as well as informative. We highly recommend you spend some time there.

The Always Entertaining and Informative Willie Weir:

Ortlieb USA has worked with Willie for many years. We're proud to be associated with the Willie Weir Experience. Click on the picture above to go to Willie's Website to learn more.

Ortlieb Sponsors the Peace Pedalers:

Ortlieb USA is pleased to be the official bicycle bag supplier to the Peace Pedaler Project. Click on the picture above to go to the Peace Pedalers Website to learn more.

Ortlieb Supports Around n Over Click:

Click on the Picture above to go to Erden Eruc's Support Pages. See where Erden is now !!