Comments on: Our favourite versatile messenger bags

By: ando

ando — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:07:33 +0000

Haha, we did mention that they are a little Not Quite Right.

Sure, they are an overdone cliche that semi robs you of any cool you might once have had, but you must admit, they are a really well made bag.

If you get one in black, drag it behind your bike for a week, then patch it up with cyclocross event patches, you’ll have a messenger that both functions great, and won’t be toooo shameful.

PS: One of us used to work with Crumpler, but I’m hoping he’s not reading this comment stream

By: YMFY

YMFY — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 07:00:49 +0000

Crumpler? Seriously?

By: Thinking of buying a messenger/backpack/wallet? – Carryology

Thinking of buying a messenger/backpack/wallet? – Carryology — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 07:12:39 +0000

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By: Justin

Justin — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 05:24:52 +0000

The carryology twitter linked to a review of the InCase messenger over on Cult of Mac that I found interesting. Some good shots (and crap comments): http://www.cultofmac.com/incases-messenger-bag-a-great-bag-for-bikers-that-doesnt-scream-hipster-review/30593

By: Ando

Ando — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 23:39:11 +0000

Far out, SOTech don’t mess around… I guess when you’re dealing with shooting stuff, carryology really does become a science.
If anyone wants to see what Kev is describing, there’s images at:
http://www.skdtac.com/S_O_Tech_Mission_Go_Bag_p/sot.510.htm
And if you want to get even more rad, the standard Go bag from them is even more intimidating: http://www.skdtac.com/S_O_Tech_Go_Bag_p/sot.502.htm
It’s pretty full on (as he said), but impressive at the same time. I don’t think anyone will mess with Kev when he’s carrying that thing

By: Kev

Kev — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:59:33 +0000

I’m enjoying my SOTech Mission Go Bag. Although not a “messenger bag” per se, it is a shoulder bag that was originally designed as a medical bag, but can be utilized to carry small laptops and such. It fits somewhere between a messenger bag and a satchel. It’s quite a versatile bag, with a carrying handle, huge zipper pulls, four interior, shock corded pockets, an exterior pocket, a rubberized surface on the back portion (to prevent slippage), and a Velcro concealment pocket with a foam pad (to protect your hip/thigh from the being banged up by the contents within), which can double as a hydration bladder holder (50-oz.). There’s PALS webbing along the exterior of the bag for additional pouches, if desired.

Designed for the military, it is capable of being worn as a messenger bag, a fanny pack, belt bag, on body armor with PALS attachments, and, with accessory straps, a small backpack!

If you can get past the military look, the Mission Go Bag is an excellent bag for school, commuting, and/or travelling.

By: Ando

Ando — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:01:04 +0000

Thanks for the heads up Nick… we’ve never seen them before.

They’re kinda European querky urban, but with some neat features. They are one of the earlier crew to do the ‘expand into the messenger flap’ trick that we love so much.
And I quite like their take on a women’s tote bag (the Shopper).

Good find.

By: Nick

Nick — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:57:29 +0000

Hey, just wondering if you’ve checked out Zwei bags at all [http://www.iam2.com/bags/index.php]. I picked mine up in Switzerland but I think you can get them online. Nice functionality and best of all they don’t have the standard ‘crumpler’ messenger bag look to them.

By: Ando

Ando — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 11:17:58 +0000

Thanks Andy, we know Knog well. In fact, my Traitor fixie was made possible because of their generous contacts list…
Hope your Pig Dog is behaving well, and hope to catch you somewhere out and about,
Ando

By: Andy

Andy — Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:59:03 +0000

Hey, Im from Australia. We have this brand called Knog, they make all sorts of stuff for cycling. They do really nice messenger bags (yes, we call them messenger or courier bags down here too. ‘Satchels’ are only bought by eunuchs in tights). I have a ‘Pig Dog’ messenger bag from Knog. Its really big, has a nice padded laptop pocket and heaps of other pockets.
Really light and the strap is wide so it doesnt cut into your shoulder.

Love the blog, sweet graphics too!