What's people's opinions on messenger bags they use or have used in the past? I'm not totally satisfied with what I have for different reasons, so want to hear people's thoughts.
I have a Chrome Citizen that is spacious, comfy and could probably be used as body armour. What I absolutely HATE about it, however, is a) how much I have to shorten the strap to have it fit and b) how the damn thing sits on my back. It just don't feel right. I'd love to be able to explain that better, but I'm just not sure how to!
For scooting around town with little need for large cargo space, I use a Manhattan Portage DJ Shoulder Bag that I scored off my little brother. It fits a script, notebook, a few graphic novels and a D-lock in the main compartment; personal effects in the front zipper compartment and not much else. Issues with this one: a) haven't tested it in the rain, but I suspect it's only showerproof and b) without a stabiliser strap, I find the damn thing slipping around at most inopportune times - like when I'm hooting down a hill in a crowded urban area and need my attention on avoiding peds!
peace
framism
I have a Chrome Citizen that is spacious, comfy and could probably be used as body armour. What I absolutely HATE about it, however, is a) how much I have to shorten the strap to have it fit and b) how the damn thing sits on my back. It just don't feel right. I'd love to be able to explain that better, but I'm just not sure how to!
For scooting around town with little need for large cargo space, I use a Manhattan Portage DJ Shoulder Bag that I scored off my little brother. It fits a script, notebook, a few graphic novels and a D-lock in the main compartment; personal effects in the front zipper compartment and not much else. Issues with this one: a) haven't tested it in the rain, but I suspect it's only showerproof and b) without a stabiliser strap, I find the damn thing slipping around at most inopportune times - like when I'm hooting down a hill in a crowded urban area and need my attention on avoiding peds!
peace
framism