Messenger Bag Suggestions

Jason in Indy said:

Does anyone have experience/recommendations for Messenger Bags?

I've looked at Chrome and Timbuk2 selections but haven't decided. Aside from
work/play items, it would need to accommodate a 12"wide x 9.5"high laptop on
occasion.

Thanks for the suggestions.

I've had a Timbuk2 for 8 years. I've actually messengered with it with
insanely heavy loads. Doesn't show a lick of wear other than a bit of
UV fading and staining of the interior from various leaky thermoses.
The Chrome line looks nice as well. I'd shop on color and price. I
think the Chrome bags look cooler. If you don't have a case for your
lappie, it might be worth looking for a bag that's got a special
compartment for such an application to keep it from sliding around.

Jason in Indy said:

Does anyone have experience/recommendations for Messenger Bags?

I've looked at Chrome and Timbuk2 selections but haven't decided. Aside from
work/play items, it would need to accommodate a 12"wide x 9.5"high laptop on
occasion.

Thanks for the suggestions.

After a few years of commuting with a messenger bag, I switched to a
single briefcase style pannier (Carradice Bike Bureau in my case). Much
more comfortable and much easier on my back. I suppose if I did more
walking with the bag and less cycling I would still be using the
messenger bag.

The current version of the Patagonia Critical Mass messenger bag has a
laptop pocket, FWIW. Ortlieb makes a soft laptop case that is intended
for their briefcase pannier, but works very well in my Carradice.

mark

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Jason in Indy said:

Does anyone have experience/recommendations for Messenger Bags?

I've looked at Chrome and Timbuk2 selections but haven't decided. Aside from
work/play items, it would need to accommodate a 12"wide x 9.5"high laptop on
occasion.

Check out Crumpler bags. Very very solid stuff!
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Artoi said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

Jason in Indy said:

Does anyone have experience/recommendations for Messenger Bags?

I've looked at Chrome and Timbuk2 selections but haven't decided. Aside from
work/play items, it would need to accommodate a 12"wide x 9.5"high laptop on
occasion.

Check out Crumpler bags. Very very solid stuff!
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But so many freakin' pockets. I love the simplicity of the Timbuk2.

Jason in Indy said:

Does anyone have experience/recommendations for Messenger Bags?

I've looked at Chrome and Timbuk2 selections but haven't decided. Aside from
work/play items, it would need to accommodate a 12"wide x 9.5"high laptop on
occasion.

Thanks for the suggestions.

Lemond.

It will fit a laptop, but of course you probably want to also have the
laptop in on of those stretchy padded covers.

"http://www.exitbikes.com/"

I've had mine for about a year or so, and it's been fine, and it's a
good price.

Jason in Indy said:

Does anyone have experience/recommendations for Messenger Bags?

I've looked at Chrome and Timbuk2 selections but haven't decided. Aside from
work/play items, it would need to accommodate a 12"wide x 9.5"high laptop on
occasion.

Thanks for the suggestions.

here's the only link you need 😉
http://fixedgeargallery.com/reviews/messengerbags/
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Paul M. Hobson
Georgia Institute of Technology
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Collin O'Neill said:

Artoi said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

Jason in Indy said:

Does anyone have experience/recommendations for Messenger Bags?

I've looked at Chrome and Timbuk2 selections but haven't decided. Aside
from
work/play items, it would need to accommodate a 12"wide x 9.5"high laptop
on
occasion.

Check out Crumpler bags. Very very solid stuff!
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But so many freakin' pockets. I love the simplicity of the Timbuk2.

"So many"? Are you kidding?
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