[Mr Do]

I just bought a Pac Design Pro Slim bag in coral.

http://www.pacdesigns.com/images/bathumbs/proslim.jpg

 

[Mr Do]

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Originally Posted by shuttleboi /img/forum/go_quote.gif How many hours of carrying around books/laptops does a messenger bag need in order to be properly burned in? I bought a new bag and have been walking around the city all day with 20 lbs of books hoping to burn it in. Thanks for any advice.

I would say at least 100hrs you will start to notice a bigger sound stage and fuller bass. Try upgrading your straps to silver strands!

 

[ChromeJob]

6 weeks of weekday use, toting laptop, books, snack bar, cardkeys for work, water bottle, whatever. 4 consecutive weekends of recreational use (music, frisbee, suntan lotion, local newsweekly, personal protection, change of underwear and socks, et al). After that, it should be clear if it's a clunker or a keeper.

Spilled pomegranate juice optional.

 

[John2e]

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Originally Posted by kshelton /img/forum/go_quote.gif Help me pick my messenger bag! PAC DESIGNS : Built for Abuse, Engineered for Riding(Large Street Scene Bag) Cocotte Equipment • Alfredo Chrome, Buckle Messenger Bag, Citizen | CHROME | Official Site seagull bags - the standard I started out very sure I wanted a chrome bag, but they might be a little to trendy for me. What does everyone think, anyone have any of these bags?

Purchased the Cocotte

Have not heard from them though it has been 5 days

 

[simwells]

Personally I use and love my Belstaff 554

 

[Lil' Knight]

Looks nice. Love that color.
Where did you buy it?

 

[simwells]

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Originally Posted by Lil' Knight /img/forum/go_quote.gif Looks nice. Love that color. Where did you buy it?

The belstaff shop in Manchester (UK), they go for far more than their original value on eBay for some strange reason (might be the I am Legend connection) best bet would probably be to contact one of the belstaff shops. They're not exactly cheap though!

 

[shuttleboi]

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Originally Posted by simwells /img/forum/go_quote.gif Personally I use and love my Belstaff 554

That Belstaff bag is really nice. I was looking for one in 2008 since it was used by Will Smith in the movie "I Am Legend". I couldn't find any at the time at online shops or local high-end department stores.

Fortunately, J Crew is selling them now! They are quite pricey, though. I like the dark colour of the 554 model in your picture, but J Crew doesn't have that model and colour.

Men's Bags - Men's Messenger Bags, Totes & Men's Suitcases - Men's Accessories - J.Crew

 

[ChromeJob]

After a little searching, I found the 554 is the "large" size, Belstaff makes a 556 "regular" size. Dark colors available elsewhere (possibly with less markup than mainstream, money-grubbing J.Crew). Nice, indestructible bag, apparently. And those jackets....

 

[simwells]

Yeah the 554 is probably the size you'd need for carrying A4 papers or a laptop.

And it is indeed a very very nice bag, also have a trialmaster jacket on the way due to a rediculously good sale by a UK dealer recently.

 

[shuttleboi]

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Originally Posted by ChromeJob /img/forum/go_quote.gif After a little searching, I found the 554 is the "large" size, Belstaff makes a 556 "regular" size. Dark colors available elsewhere (possibly with less markup than mainstream, money-grubbing J.Crew). Nice, indestructible bag, apparently. And those jackets....

Well, where else did you find them being sold?

As an aside, there's nothing wrong with J. Crew. I've been buying from them for over 10 years.

 

[BIG POPPA]

I just found these bags. Always wanted one since my mom worked for the Post office. The carrier bag. and they are cheap.

S1001147-Carrier Satchel

 

[DrBenway]

I carry [Manhattan Portage - DJ Bag (LG) (1429)this.

Holds a ridiculous amount of stuff, unzips to enlarge, looks def.

Made of nearly indestructable ripstop nylon. $50.

Beat that.

 

[Shike]

Posted this in the other thread but:

Chrome Metropolis ^

Timbuk2 SF Grid "small" ^

I must say the Chrome is built like a tank. As for the Timbuk2 the ones still made in SF are built quite a bit better than their import versions from my experience with both.

 

[Nocturnal310]

can u guys recommend something made out of leather...shouldnt look like its for teenagers and shouldnt look too corporate.