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I need a messenger bag (I think)
Chu
poopspeesRegistered User regular
poopspeesRegistered User regular
Hey guys. I've been using a leather Dell laptop bag for months now. It's terrible quality and is just giving up on me. The little loops where the clasp connect are all warped and bent and come undone a couple of times a day while I'm walking with it over my shoulder. This makes no sense to me, at any given time I have in there:
a.) my laptop
b.) charger
c.) headphones
d.) maybe a novel
e.) a couple of pens
Seriously it can't be more than ten or twelve pounds at the most and it's just horribly disfigured from the strain.
So I'm looking at a new bag. Primarily use will be to carry laptop, maybe some novels, laptop accessories, and any assorted business papers/folders or whatever. I guess I'd like a messenger (these are the kind where the strap go over one side of your neck, right?) bag.
I know Timbuk2 is well regarded on these forums. Is there a good reason for that? I guess if I had to qualify it, I'm looking for, in order of importance:
1.) Durability
2.) Comfort
3.) Looks
I guess I'm willing to spend anywhere from $75-125. Is that fair for something like this?
Thanks guys.
a.) my laptop
b.) charger
c.) headphones
d.) maybe a novel
e.) a couple of pens
Seriously it can't be more than ten or twelve pounds at the most and it's just horribly disfigured from the strain.
So I'm looking at a new bag. Primarily use will be to carry laptop, maybe some novels, laptop accessories, and any assorted business papers/folders or whatever. I guess I'd like a messenger (these are the kind where the strap go over one side of your neck, right?) bag.
I know Timbuk2 is well regarded on these forums. Is there a good reason for that? I guess if I had to qualify it, I'm looking for, in order of importance:
1.) Durability
2.) Comfort
3.) Looks
I guess I'm willing to spend anywhere from $75-125. Is that fair for something like this?
Thanks guys.
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Personal opinion: Chrome has a rep that falls into the hipster realm of, well, hipness. That does not mean the bags are not good, it just means that they fit the stereotype needed for hipsters to find them cool.
This topic sort of came up recently.
The harder the rain, honey, the sweeter the sun.
http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/accessories/strap-pads/strap-pad-toughtek
It's good stuff.
Are Chrome bags in any major stores? I'd like to get my hands on one before making a decision.
Let's count... I've had my Timbuk2 for 8 years. Still going strong with no signs of damage.
Most lower quality bags will have the strap fall off in a year. Timbuk2 will last you at least a decade.
You may want to forgo the actual laptop messenger from Timbuk2 and get a regular one and buy a separate laptop sleeve (Timbuk2 sells them, or just get a generic one). It'll make your bag a lot more versatile, and the laptop compartment makes the bag very rigid even when there's nothing in it.
Thanks for all the help guys.
Which buckle Chrome bag do you have? I was thinking of getting the Citizen bag but I don't know if it's too big for my needs. I've heard great things about these bags and I'm in need of a new one. I've been buying cheap-o bags for a while and I figure I might as well spend the money and get a really good bag for my daily commute.
1.) The guy said typically right-handed folk feel more comfortable with left-shoulder resting bags, and vice versa. However, I'm left handed and the left-shoulder resting Metropolis felt awesome on me. Is this a case of 'your preference' or is a 10 minute exhibition in the store not enough time to realize how much I'd prefer the more common orientation?
2.) Are these things stain resistant? I really liked the tan on tan Metropolis they had, but I was definitely worried that it might stain, being so light.
I don't ride a bike so the worst I'd have to worry about is like... food stains or something. I probably shouldn't be so concerned.
Thanks a bunch. I feel pretty committed to making the purchase now.
So yeah, I guess I would say go for it if you liked it.
Checked it out - looks cool. Happy with the left strap?
worth it, though. they last forever.
It was kind of expensive, but I know I'll get good use from it.
I'm not a fan of Halo (maybe played it 20x in my life) but I love the bag. The design is obscure enough only Halo players will really notice it being a Halo bag (only had 1 person comment on it being Halo) and its durable. Love the canvas feel and snap buttons. It holds quite a bit as well.
Keep a big binder, a box of 100 5x7 photo paper, and 4 folders in the big pocket, 4 school books in the medium pocket, 4 notebooks in the small pocket and all my pencils/pens/markers in the flaps. All except the big pocket still have room to spare.
When I'm not using it for school I use it to transport all my computer peripherals to LANs..holds everything. Great price and bag imo
But when I have to carry my laptop or more than 2 books, I reach for the trusty jansport.