{"id":16484,"date":"2025-04-13T12:24:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T12:24:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/16484\/"},"modified":"2025-04-13T12:24:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-13T12:24:11","slug":"freitags-newest-messenger-bag-is-made-from-trash-to-last","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/16484\/","title":{"rendered":"Freitag\u2019s newest messenger bag is made from trash to last"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy2 _17nnmdy0 _17nnmdy7 _17nnmdy5 _1xwtict1 _17nnmdyb\">I remember the day: a sinewy bicycle messenger skillfully weaved through honking automobiles and came to a stop at the traffic light in front of me. But instead of dropping a foot, he balanced high above his fixed-gear pedals for nearly a minute, his crossbody bag bulging against the urgent deliveries within. That was \u201890s San Francisco, when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfgate.com\/style\/article\/San-Francisco-land-of-the-messenger-bag-3178483.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">anyone could tap into that free-wheelin\u2019 zeitgeist<\/a> by wearing a messenger bag \u2014 only conformist dorks wore backpacks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Switzerland-based Freitag got its start in 1993 with messenger bags, and it\u2019s keeping that spirit alive with its latest, the <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1701640&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ffreitag.ch%2Fen_US%2Fproducts%2Ff685-henry%3Fv%3D000004092350\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">F685 Henry<\/a>. It\u2019s heavy, water resistant, and incredibly durable because it\u2019s made from worn seatbelts, recycled plastic bottles, and <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1701640&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ffreitag.ch%2Fen_CH%2Fmission%2Fabout-freitag%2Fproduction\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">used tarps that act as walls on European trucks<\/a>. That means no two Freitag bags are identical in a world of mass-produced homogeny.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"kqz8fh1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/ylqz4uvnorial9ueykb1.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,0,100,100\" data-pswp-height=\"1080\" data-pswp-width=\"1920\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img alt=\"Here\u2019s an example of a truck covered in a tarp and how Freitag salvages the rugged material to create unique bags.\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mN8+R8AAtcB6oaHtZcAAAAASUVORK5CYII='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ylqz4uvnorial9ueykb1.jpeg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s an example of a truck covered in a tarp and how Freitag salvages the rugged material to create unique bags. Image: Freitag<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Ironically, Freitag bags are built to last despite being made from trash. A Freitag messenger bag that I purchased almost 20 years ago is still my go-to for errands around town. I expect the same longevity from the Henry, which I\u2019ve been testing as an all-purpose gear bag for the last few weeks. That makes its $330 price point a bit more agreeable, as does its generous three-year <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fMq_Ycdt9Iw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">repair warranty <\/a>after registering your purchase.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"_18t3ez0e _18t3ez0a\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1701640&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ffreitag.ch%2Fen_US%2Fproducts%2Ff685-henry%3Fv%3D000004092350\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img alt=\"\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mN8+R8AAtcB6oaHtZcAAAAASUVORK5CYII='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8161.jpeg\"\/><\/a><a class=\"_18t3ez0h _18t3ez0b\" href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1701640&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Ffreitag.ch%2Fen_US%2Fproducts%2Ff685-henry%3Fv%3D000004092350\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><img alt=\"\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mN8+R8AAtcB6oaHtZcAAAAASUVORK5CYII='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1744547050_735_IMG_8161.jpeg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>$330<\/p>\n<p>The Good<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Made from old semitrucks, seatbelts, and bottles<\/li>\n<li>Weatherproof and expandable carryall<\/li>\n<li>Every bag is unique<\/li>\n<li>Three-year warranty<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Bad<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>So much noisy, scratchy Velcro<\/li>\n<li>Material needs time to loosen up<\/li>\n<li>Heavy for its size<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Freitag\u2019s F685 Henry is a 13-liter messenger bag that can be expanded to 20 liters, giving it enough volume to function as a daily carryall. So that\u2019s how I\u2019ve been testing it while walking and bicycling to shops, the gym, train, and coworking space.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Like all Freitag bags, the company leans heavily into Velcro fasteners and buckles to hold all that tarp together. There\u2019s so much of the stuff that opening the main compartment makes a loud guttural SHHHRRRRRIIIIIIIIP that will surely draw attention at a meeting or get you kicked out of the theater. I hate that Velcro sound, and the hook and loop material tears at clothing and collects loose bits of debris over time. But this brute-force closure certainly jibes with the Freitag aesthetic. Closing the heavy-duty buckles adds percussion to the performance.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"kqz8fh1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/IMG_8209.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,5.5555555555556,100,88.888888888889\" data-pswp-height=\"3808\" data-pswp-width=\"5712\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img alt=\"\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mN8+R8AAtcB6oaHtZcAAAAASUVORK5CYII='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8209.jpeg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>So. Much. Velcro. Photo: Thomas Ricker \/ The Verge<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"kqz8fh1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/IMG_8145.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,5.5555555555556,100,88.888888888889\" data-pswp-height=\"3157.333333333333\" data-pswp-width=\"4736\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img alt=\"\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mN8+R8AAtcB6oaHtZcAAAAASUVORK5CYII='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8145.jpeg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The buckles add extra security. The straps can be tucked into a sleeve at the bottom when not needed. Photo: Thomas Ricker \/ The Verge<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"kqz8fh1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/IMG_7938.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,5.5555555555556,100,88.888888888889\" data-pswp-height=\"2085.333333333333\" data-pswp-width=\"3128\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img alt=\"\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mN8+R8AAtcB6oaHtZcAAAAASUVORK5CYII='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7938.jpeg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This side zipper is convenient to store a wallet or phone. Photo: Thomas Ricker \/ The Verge<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"kqz8fh1\" href=\"https:\/\/platform.theverge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/04\/IMG_8196.jpeg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;crop=0,5.5555555555556,100,88.888888888889\" data-pswp-height=\"2688\" data-pswp-width=\"4032\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img alt=\"\" data-chromatic=\"ignore\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"x271pn0\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent;background-size:cover;background-position:50% 50%;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-image:url(&quot;data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' %3E%3Cfilter id='b' color-interpolation-filters='sRGB'%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3CfeColorMatrix values='1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 100 -1' result='s'\/%3E%3CfeFlood x='0' y='0' width='100%25' height='100%25'\/%3E%3CfeComposite operator='out' in='s'\/%3E%3CfeComposite in2='SourceGraphic'\/%3E%3CfeGaussianBlur stdDeviation='20'\/%3E%3C\/filter%3E%3Cimage width='100%25' height='100%25' x='0' y='0' preserveAspectRatio='none' style='filter: url(%23b);' href='data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABCAQAAAC1HAwCAAAAC0lEQVR42mN8+R8AAtcB6oaHtZcAAAAASUVORK5CYII='\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E&quot;)\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_8196.jpeg\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Yes, those are old seatbelts. Photo: Thomas Ricker \/ The Verge<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The thing I love about the Henry \u2014 and all messenger bags \u2014 is how easily the padded shoulder strap allows the bag to be swung around to the front. With the stiff top material folded just right \u2014 something that comes with practice \u2014 a little shoulder sashay let me easily access the two outer pockets, one of which is zippered and contains a key lanyard. Another zippered side pocket allows for quick access to a wallet or phone. <\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">You can also secure the bag against your body with a three-point strap. This worked very well, but it isn\u2019t really needed on Amsterdam\u2019s protected bike lanes, where I don\u2019t have to dodge in and out of cars. The bag is accented with reflectors from recycled truck contour markings, which help with visibility at night.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Here, I\u2019ll let Freitag show off the bag\u2019s features because its no-nonsense, just-the-facts marketing is part of the company\u2019s charm.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">As a gear bag, the Henry works best with the addition of your own camera cubes and pouches to keep things organized. Otherwise, everything will jumble together inside the main pocket. The laptop sleeve offers a modicum of padding for protection against bumps, but not enough for me to toss the bag down when I return home \u2014 I gently place it on the floor, instead. <\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">There\u2019s plenty of webbing to clip on or tie down items around the bag for external carry. That includes carrying a U-lock through the belts on the outer flap, for example, or a yoga mat secured underneath with integrated straps. Fortunately, all the bag\u2019s dangly straps can be stowed inside an external sleeve on the bottom for a cleaner look.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">The biggest drawback to the Henry is the stiffness and weight. Most of the bag is constructed of a tough polyester fabric created from recycled PET bottles. If it\u2019s like my own basic Freitag messenger, then that material will become malleable over time, but the weight is ever-present. Empty, the Henry tips the scales at 3.26 pounds, which is only a few ounces heavier than the much larger <a href=\"https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=1025X1701640&amp;xs=1&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.peakdesign.com%2Fproducts%2Foutdoor-backpack%3FSize%3D45L%26Color%3DBlack\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" target=\"_blank\">45L version<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/24290247\/peak-design-25l-outdoor-backpack-review-camera-cube-test\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peak Design\u2019s Outdoor Backpack<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"_1etxtj1e\">1\/15<\/strong>The Peak Design \u201csmedium\u201d camera cube fits perfectly with room to spare.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">I don\u2019t mind the weight if it translates into longevity, and the bag\u2019s already starting to loosen up with regular use. And compared to my own Freitag, this bag is stout, which should translate into better protection for your expensive gadgets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _17nnmdya _1xwtict1\">Freitag tells me that messenger bags make up just 30 percent of its current sales but have recently returned to growth. Perhaps they\u2019re being purchased by people in platform shoes, chokers, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmopolitan.com\/style-beauty\/fashion\/g18923532\/popular-1990s-fashion-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">other \u201890s fashion that has recently returned<\/a>? Great. Because messenger bags are excellent carryalls and the Freitag F685 Henry is a very good messenger bag\u2026 if you\u2019re okay with Velcro.<\/p>\n<p class=\"duet--article--dangerously-set-cms-markup duet--article--standard-paragraph _1ymtmqpi _17nnmdy1 _17nnmdy0 _1xwtict1\">Photos by Thomas Ricker \/ The Verge<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"duet--article--comments-link b1p9679\" href=\"http:\/\/www.theverge.com\/reviews\/647245\/freitag-henry-messenger-bag-review-seatbelt-truck-tarp#comments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"I remember the day: a sinewy bicycle messenger skillfully weaved through honking automobiles and came to a stop&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":16485,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[11141,6082,11142,326,53,16,15,11143],"class_list":{"0":"post-16484","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-technology","8":"tag-bag-reviews","9":"tag-reviews","10":"tag-smart-home","11":"tag-tech","12":"tag-technology","13":"tag-uk","14":"tag-united-kingdom","15":"tag-work-from-home"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/114330642955722827","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16484","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16484"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16484\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16485"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16484"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16484"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16484"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}