messenger bags?

01-27-2005, 11:12 AM

I have to go someplace where I could use a messenger-type bag. I thought of
using a backpack, but I was wondering if someone has a favorite
shoulder-type messenger bag that they particularly like. I don't want to put
a rear rack on the bike because it's a beater bike.

thanks,

Pat in TX

01-27-2005, 11:20 AM

"Pat" wrote
> I have to go someplace where I could use a messenger-type bag. I thought
of
> using a backpack, but I was wondering if someone has a favorite
> shoulder-type messenger bag that they particularly like. I don't want to
put
> a rear rack on the bike because it's a beater bike.
>
> thanks,
>
> Pat
--
in TX

I'm quite happy with my Critical Mass bag (Patagonia). Holds plenty, well
made, carries quite nicely. The 3 point suspension is quite comfortable on
the bike, converts to a regular shoulder bag (a big one) off the bike. The
newer models are apparently a little more refined with things like a laptop
pocket and two external bottle pockets.
HTH,
--
mark

01-27-2005, 11:20 AM

"Pat" wrote
> I have to go someplace where I could use a messenger-type bag. I thought
of
> using a backpack, but I was wondering if someone has a favorite
> shoulder-type messenger bag that they particularly like. I don't want to
put
> a rear rack on the bike because it's a beater bike.
>
> thanks,
>
> Pat
--
in TX

I'm quite happy with my Critical Mass bag (Patagonia). Holds plenty, well
made, carries quite nicely. The 3 point suspension is quite comfortable on
the bike, converts to a regular shoulder bag (a big one) off the bike. The
newer models are apparently a little more refined with things like a laptop
pocket and two external bottle pockets.
HTH,
--
mark

01-27-2005, 11:20 AM

"Pat" wrote
> I have to go someplace where I could use a messenger-type bag. I thought
of
> using a backpack, but I was wondering if someone has a favorite
> shoulder-type messenger bag that they particularly like. I don't want to
put
> a rear rack on the bike because it's a beater bike.
>
> thanks,
>
> Pat
--
in TX

I'm quite happy with my Critical Mass bag (Patagonia). Holds plenty, well
made, carries quite nicely. The 3 point suspension is quite comfortable on
the bike, converts to a regular shoulder bag (a big one) off the bike. The
newer models are apparently a little more refined with things like a laptop
pocket and two external bottle pockets.
HTH,
--
mark

01-27-2005, 12:31 PM

Pat wrote:
> I have to go someplace where I could use a messenger-type bag. I
thought of
> using a backpack, but I was wondering if someone has a favorite
> shoulder-type messenger bag that they particularly like. I don't want
to put
> a rear rack on the bike because it's a beater bike.
>
> thanks,
>
> Pat in TX

Pat,

Biking in Texas also means you will want to stay comfortable and cool.
In my experience living in Texas, a messenger bag was less comfortable
and the way it lay on my back kept me too hot. I finally bought a Vaude
Siena backpack. The pack has a suspension system that creates an air
space between you and the load. I was surprised how well it worked and
how much cooler I remained. You might look into one as a viable
alternative to a messenger bag.

-Buck

01-27-2005, 12:31 PM

Pat wrote:
> I have to go someplace where I could use a messenger-type bag. I
thought of
> using a backpack, but I was wondering if someone has a favorite
> shoulder-type messenger bag that they particularly like. I don't want
to put
> a rear rack on the bike because it's a beater bike.
>
> thanks,
>
> Pat in TX

Pat,

Biking in Texas also means you will want to stay comfortable and cool.
In my experience living in Texas, a messenger bag was less comfortable
and the way it lay on my back kept me too hot. I finally bought a Vaude
Siena backpack. The pack has a suspension system that creates an air
space between you and the load. I was surprised how well it worked and
how much cooler I remained. You might look into one as a viable
alternative to a messenger bag.

-Buck

01-27-2005, 12:31 PM

Pat wrote:
> I have to go someplace where I could use a messenger-type bag. I
thought of
> using a backpack, but I was wondering if someone has a favorite
> shoulder-type messenger bag that they particularly like. I don't want
to put
> a rear rack on the bike because it's a beater bike.
>
> thanks,
>
> Pat in TX

Pat,

Biking in Texas also means you will want to stay comfortable and cool.
In my experience living in Texas, a messenger bag was less comfortable
and the way it lay on my back kept me too hot. I finally bought a Vaude
Siena backpack. The pack has a suspension system that creates an air
space between you and the load. I was surprised how well it worked and
how much cooler I remained. You might look into one as a viable
alternative to a messenger bag.

-Buck

01-27-2005, 05:23 PM

"Pat" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
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>I have to go someplace where I could use a messenger-type bag. I thought of
> using a backpack, but I was wondering if someone has a favorite
> shoulder-type messenger bag that they particularly like. I don't want to
> put
> a rear rack on the bike because it's a beater bike.
>
> thanks,
>
> Pat in TX
>
I don't know, I grew up without using backpacks (except for hiking and the
military service), so I am never comfortable with them myself.
I agree with Buck that in the summer it may get very uncomfortable.
You can probably get a used rack for next to nothing, or even find a old
junk bike with one you could get a rack off of.
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] has a nice standard rack for only $12.00 new.

01-27-2005, 05:23 PM

"Pat" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
>I have to go someplace where I could use a messenger-type bag. I thought of
> using a backpack, but I was wondering if someone has a favorite
> shoulder-type messenger bag that they particularly like. I don't want to
> put
> a rear rack on the bike because it's a beater bike.
>
> thanks,
>
> Pat in TX
>
I don't know, I grew up without using backpacks (except for hiking and the
military service), so I am never comfortable with them myself.
I agree with Buck that in the summer it may get very uncomfortable.
You can probably get a used rack for next to nothing, or even find a old
junk bike with one you could get a rack off of.
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] has a nice standard rack for only $12.00 new.

01-27-2005, 05:23 PM

"Pat" <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message
news:[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]...
>I have to go someplace where I could use a messenger-type bag. I thought of
> using a backpack, but I was wondering if someone has a favorite
> shoulder-type messenger bag that they particularly like. I don't want to
> put
> a rear rack on the bike because it's a beater bike.
>
> thanks,
>
> Pat in TX
>
I don't know, I grew up without using backpacks (except for hiking and the
military service), so I am never comfortable with them myself.
I agree with Buck that in the summer it may get very uncomfortable.
You can probably get a used rack for next to nothing, or even find a old
junk bike with one you could get a rack off of.
[Only registered and activated users can see links. ] has a nice standard rack for only $12.00 new.