08-16-2009, 11:43 PM
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Try RICKSHAW BAGWORKS
This was started by the founder of Timbuk2 after he left.
I have plenty of Timbuk2 bags since my wife used to work there and they are great bags too. Can be customized and come in many sizes.
Timbuk2 Bags - Timbuk2
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08-17-2009, 03:45 AM
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I've used a Victorianox messenger bag for the last 6 years. The first one lasted 5 years, I had to replace it cause I put too much stuff in it and I was wearing through the metal rings - the nylon still looked brand new though - my dad is using it now for his lighter lappy. I was so happy with it that I got the exact same model again. 
Victorinox Swiss Army - TravelGear - WT Wide Messenger
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08-17-2009, 05:49 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hettlerr
Try a Crumpler Messenger bag. They cost a little more, but worth it. I've had mine for 5 years and it is the best daily use bag I've ever had.
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Crumpler is great. Not sure how much you're willing to spend, but this Zegari is cool, too:
Messenger Bags - The Barcelona Bag by Zegari in classic leather.
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08-17-2009, 01:21 PM
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@iamoneagain: The Rickshaw bags looked very good. I noticed that they had a number of options for highly waterproofed messengers. Good stuff.
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08-18-2009, 08:30 PM
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Hey everybody, thanks a lot for all the posts and suggestions. I looked through all the websites, but knew this would take awhile with all the countless models to choose from.
A few minutes ago actually I had Samgotit PM me telling me of a super great deal on a Pacsafe CourierSafe 100, and so I nabbed that under the pressure of a countdown clock with only 1:30 to spare.
I'm sure I'll "upgrade" my bag though, when then time comes.  And I'll be using this thread again as a reference.
Thanks again!
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08-19-2009, 04:08 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by iamoneagain
Try RICKSHAW BAGWORKS
This was started by the founder of Timbuk2 after he left.
I have plenty of Timbuk2 bags since my wife used to work there and they are great bags too. Can be customized and come in many sizes.
Timbuk2 Bags - Timbuk2 |
Met these dudes at Interbike last year. Great people and great products. I've never owned any of their stuff, but I definitely liked what I saw.
I myself have been partial to Chrome Bags for the last 6 years or so. I've used a Chrome Citizen just about every day until August when I bought a Chrome Pawn messenger backpack.
I still mostly use the Citizen for commuting. It holds my laptop, a couple of books, and a pair of shoes just fine. You start to feel the limitations once you start stuffing clothes into it, though.
That's why I bought the Pawn. It's big enough to hold my 18 month old nephew, or a computer, shoes, books, and a weekend worth of clothes. This is great for weekend trips because I can pretty much carry my life on my back.
I live car-free, so it's also great for carrying home a few days of groceries on the bike.
Just some things to consider.
Messenger Bags, Laptop Bags, Backpacks | CHROME OFFICIAL SITE
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08-19-2009, 05:29 AM
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God I'm getting old ...it took me 10 minutes to figure out what a longboard is......(skateboard ?) D'oh !
Get yourself a toughbook lappy and keep using your backpack is my advice....you'll break long before the toughbook does ...
Peete.
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08-19-2009, 10:57 PM
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I have tried a number of different brands of bags through the years (I'm a bicycle and foot commuter), and have settled on two that I think are vastly superior: Chrome Bags ( Messenger Bags, Laptop Bags, Backpacks | CHROME OFFICIAL SITE) and Seagull Bags ( seagull bags - custom handmade messenger bags and courier packs - columbus, ohio).
Both Chrome and Seagull bags are absolutely waterproof as well, even in a driving rainstorm. The Seagull bags come in only large, larger, and huge sizes, so you might find something more appropriate as a laptop bag on the Chrome site.
I also like the Crumpler bags (I have the big-logo "Cheesy Disco" model), but they don't hold a candle to the Chrome and Seagull bags. The Crumpler is nice, but it seems like a toy in comparison to my "real" messenger bags.
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