Why am I obsessed with messenger bags?

[Dijos]

Why? what is my deal?

 

[Rat Finkenstein]

I dunno- how many do you have?

Maybe you should take a job as a messenger?

 

[Triton]

Obviously you are mentally unstable...

 

[Guyon]

Become a forest ranger. Chase the dream while you still can...

 

[chickenfried]

Yup, they're addictive. My oldest one is about ten years old, besides looking dirty no noticeable wear. But they're terrible for carrying a heavy load. My next purchase will be from Chrome.

http://www.chromebags.com/Messengerbags.html

 

[knuckleduster]

Yup, they're addictive. My oldest one is about ten years old, besides looking dirty no noticeable wear. But they're terrible for carrying a heavy load. My next purchase will be from Chrome.

http://www.chromebags.com/Messengerbags.html

I recently got the bumbakpak. Works really well for my laptop.

 

[Midget]

cause messenger bags are awesome, thats' why. i have a timbuk2 that i modified the hell out of. it's just a normal, black, medium size timbuk2 but i'd attached a maxpedition rollypoly, maxpedition cocoon, timbuk2 cell phone case, gerber multitool + sheath, and a seatbelt buckle (very chromish). it's very MOLLE-styled, and i carry it everywhere i go.

 

[chickenfried]

Pic, please? Sounds cool.

 

[rifon2]

they're useful
generally inexpensive
make a statement about you
and they're fun to use - all the zipper compartments
what to put where

 

[Rat Finkenstein]

I should get one of those instead of my standard type backpack.

Seems like there would be more room for large knives and guns.

do they have much rigidity? my main complaint with my backpack is it's shapelessness- when I put stuff in it, the stuff gets jumbled around, my large knives fall over & lay in the bottom.

 

[chickenfried]

Depending on how large you're talking, most messenger bags have side pockets inside, that would be perfect for knives.

do they have much rigidity? my main complaint with my backpack is it's shapelessness- when I put stuff in it, the stuff gets jumbled around, my large knives fall over & lay in the bottom.

 

[rifon2]

I should get one of those instead of my standard type backpack.

Seems like there would be more room for large knives and guns.

do they have much rigidity? my main complaint with my backpack is it's shapelessness- when I put stuff in it, the stuff gets jumbled around, my large knives fall over & lay in the bottom.

Yes, they definitely have rigidity, especially the heavier Cordura style bags - more than the standard type backpack, for sure

and they are great for carrying knives and all kinds of stuff
...very unobtrusive, too, if you get one in plain black nylon

 

[Rat Finkenstein]

I shall have to check some out in person if I have an opportunity.

What stores carry decent brand name bags?

 

[chickenfried]

A decent bike store should at least have Timbuk2 bags. If there's an REI store close by they carry them.

You could also check around for a locally produced messenger bag.

 

[maximus otter]

Why am I obsessed with bicycle messengers?

1. They're usually fit, healthy and muscular

2. You had a domineering mother and/or a weak or absent father...



maximus otter

 

[bigbcustom]

Check out www.duluthtrading.com they have a pretty good (IMHO of course) messenger bag for a great price.

 

[Dijos]

I shall have to check some out in person if I have an opportunity.

What stores carry decent brand name bags?

http://www.chromebags.com/dealer_finder.php

that's a link for chrome dealers, at least.

http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/retail/retailer.htm finder for timbuk2

and Reload only makes them and ships them out.

Thanks, Maximus

 

[Rat Finkenstein]

Thanks.

anyone have a pic looking down inside of one of the bags?

 

[enkidu]

I've carried my large Timbuk2 messenger bag for 4+ years and it doesn't show any visible wear. Tough as nails and machine washable. Timbuk2 makes a really great messenger style bag. Oooh, just checked out their website and timbuk2 just added the custom option for their laptop messenger. Another benefit is that you can pick your own color scheme. A bit pricey yes, but worth every penny. Highly recommended.

 

[craigz]

I took a close look at my heavily-used two-year-old Timbuk2 large messenger bag the other day, and I have to say that except for some dust and cat hair, it looks practically brand new, inside and out. I don't think I've ever had a bag hold up so well.