I am looking for a high quality messenger bag that's trendy and durable but doesn't cost more than about $100. I would use it to carry stuff like a newspaper, umbrella, cell phone, iPod and lunch, but not a laptop.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks!
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I saw a guy with a messenger bag from North Face so I shot his entire family and the judge threw the case out because someone that lame, cheap and pathetic obviously deserved it.
Pardon me, I'm just lamenting the fact that, as a moderator, I have to read every thread even if it makes me want to vomit inside of my own brain.
even if it makes me want to vomit inside of my own brain.
Cool!
High End Audio thread? check
High End Watch thread? check
High End Car thread? there must have been one
High End Refrigerator thread? must post my Northland GS-72RFI pics...
Originally posted by groverat
Pardon me, I'm just lamenting the fact that, as a moderator, I have to read every thread even if it makes me want to vomit inside of my own brain.
Awww. Diddums.
Originally posted by kneelbeforezod
Awww. Diddums.
Here is a list of messenger bags still actually made by bike messengers or ex-messengers personally. They're all tough as nails given that they're actually designed to be used on a day-to-day business by people who viciously abuse their bags.
Additionally most of these will do custom work for you.
I've heard good things about all of them. Zo is arguably the best since Globe Canvas went bye bye and Timbuk2 went commercial. But Zo is also impossible to get unless you live in San Fran.
Anyway, they're all good, and here's the list:
Bagaboo (http://www.bagaboo.hu)
BaileyWorks (http://www.baileyworks.com/)
Cocotte (http://wwww.cocotte-equip.com/english.htm)
Dank Bags (http://www.dankbags.com/)
PAC Designs (http://www.pacdesigns.com/firsts.htm)
Push The Envelope (http://www.pushtheenvelope.com/)
ReLoad Bags (http://www.reloadbags.com/)
Under The Weather (http://www.under-the-weather.ca/)
Zo Bags (http://www.zobags.com/)
Originally posted by groverat
Pardon me, I'm just lamenting the fact that, as a moderator, I have to read every thread even if it makes me want to vomit inside of my own brain.
If it pisses you off so much, then don't be a moderator.
I got one of these in the states (applestore in florida) this summer.
It is the Messenger with the special pocket for the powerbook (15)
Not cheep but absolutely the BEST bag I have ever had.
j.
(ohh and "ED" had one also.. you know the bowling alley lawyer)
Originally posted by Electric Monk
...and Timbuk2 went commercial.
Is bags held up by idealistglu or something? I have a timbuk2 bag, probably seven years old, soon to be replaced. If they can deliver the same quality again I see no reason why not to buy from them.
The guys who founded the company (bike messengers, natch) have been replaced by a marketing guy. Same kinda thing that happened to Adobe if you want a software reference. It grows the company, but products suffer.
Originally posted by midwinter
I got mine from here. I got the black messenger bag. It's great, and has held up to my use very nicely since Dec.
Personally, to establish something is good quality or holds up nicely, I'd need to use it for a year or more.
In a time as short as five months, the only thing I could say about a synthetic-material bag is that it displays no sign of wear (inconclusive) or that there is visible wear and/or problems (not good quality).
I'm just interested what kind of quality standards various forumites have here.
There's just one company that I am confident in saying delivers good quality across the line - North Face. Never had a single piece of clothing rip, tear, anything. Even wear is ridiculously minor. I have a fleece from them that is probably 5 (?) years old. The labels on the inside have completely faded to white and unreadable from the repeated washing. To the outside, or when I'm wearing it, it's indistinguishable from a new one.
Also my backpack is pretty amazing. It's "Kipling" brand. I had to have broken plastic parts replaced once, I had to replace some cord, and tie some new knots. But that's all minor, and after the repairs the backpack is still fine. At times I have wanted to buy a new backpack for better ergonomics, better looks, etc., but I don't have the heart. There's something special about a ten year old thing that has been on me almost every day and is still intact. Just an hour ago I plunked some dumbbells in the backpack and did pullups.
Originally posted by Gon
Personally, to establish something is good quality or holds up nicely, I'd need to use it for a year or more.
In a time as short as five months, the only thing I could say about a synthetic-material bag is that it displays no sign of wear (inconclusive) or that there is visible wear and/or problems (not good quality).
Well, considering that I routinely carry around about 50 or so student essays, a few books, my laptop, an iPod, an iPaq, and a cell phone, and whatever work-related stuff I need, the bag has held up far, far better than any other bag I've ever had. The stitching is completely intact all over. The zippers have held up fine. There is no wear on the interior despite my constantly jamming things down in there. The leather has not faded or worn and remains supple.