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Backpack or Messenger?
…contents (squarer for folders & laptops, rounder for clothes). CHOOSING A MESSENGER Access Optimised: Lighter loads, hotter climates, shorter trips Message: Messengers say that you hop between places, accessing on the go. That’s why they look great on bike couriers & uni students. Environs: Yep, these are urban tools that never get too remote (it would hurt to carry them there). They thrive in hot climates (less body contact). Contents: They’re r…
Best Active Messenger Results :: Carry Awards IV
…It’s not often we get such a clear winner, but with the Peak Design Everyday Messenger this was unanimous. From the reader votes to the panel, the Everyday Messenger innovates in impressive and compelling ways, whether you’re carrying camera gear or general EDC….
Best Work Messenger Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…will score the ultimate promotion?…
Carry Awards VII: Sportique Selects…
…esistant nylon lining make this bag suitable for work or play. Best Active Messenger: Nomatic Travel Messenger The crowdfunding legend brings a new addition to their travel family with a feature-rich and stylish messenger bag. Nomatic’s signature design elements and functional features are combined in this everyday carry messenger bag. Made with durable waterproof materials and a striking exterior, this messenger smoothly transitions to a briefcas…
Best New Gear: April 2019
…lyea Pelle Tech Messenger Modern meets classic in the Vermilyea Pelle Tech Messenger, a dapper messenger bag that’s built tough to handle demanding use, while looking suave in a work setting. The bag is handcrafted with Horween Black Essex leather, 1050D Cordura ballistic nylon, and an X-Pac lining. Top-notch AustriAlpin Cobra buckles round out the rugged yet stylish design. The messenger fits up to a 15″ laptop in a padded pocket, with further po…
Best Work Shoulder Bag – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
…. _________________________________________________________ Trakke Bannoch Messenger Equally ready for work or play, the Bannoch Messenger looks good in the office, offers plenty of pockets to organize work supplies, and is tough enough to venture outdoors on your days off. The bag is crafted with Salt & Pepper Canvas and includes an A4 document pocket, laptop sleeve and Gask pocket array for smaller work or EDC items. Additionally, the bag can be…
Best Work Messenger Results – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…award-winning original. Clean and efficient in design, this cycling-geared messenger has received a slew of updates including a redesigned strap for improved comfort and fit, trimmed weight and better weatherproofing. Wear it high on the shoulder for the daily commute, or low on the hip for a more relaxed vibe. This is one seriously awesome all-rounder. While lighter than the original, the Mk2 still nails organization, ensuring a variety of pocket…
Week In Review ~ 28 February
…the 13L Nick the Messenger Bag, small brother to their larger 17L Nick the Messenger Bag. The 13L messenger is designed to carry your work tools during the commute, whether you’re striding down the street or eating up the miles on a bike. The bag’s weatherproof Bionic Canvas® exterior keeps the elements at bay, and a range of pockets keep your gear organized. An interior sleeve fits papers or up to a 13″ laptop, while the exterior laptop sleeve pr…
Best Active Messenger Finalists – The Fifth Annual Carry Awards
…Convenient access to gear, comfort on the go, useful organization, and reliable durability. Our Best Active Messenger Finalists navigate diverse environments and carry needs with finesse, ready to roll when you say go or hang tight when it’s time to pause and assess the situation….
Third Annual Carry Awards :: Reader’s Choice Awards
…tems that have no sense of self-preservation. Hall of Fame: Chrome Citizen Messenger Bag An icon in the world of bike bags, Chrome’s Citizen messenger has stood the test of time and in all likelihood will continue to do so for many years to come. Featuring Chrome’s trademark quick-release seatbelt buckle, the messenger boasts weatherproof construction, a stabilizer strap, reflective hits for increased visibility and plenty of “I’m ready for anythi…
Carry Hack Photo Contest: Results & Winner!
…r even more strength. 3. The strap that came with the bag didnt work for a messenger bag at the spot its at,so i moved it down,took a couple inches off and sewed it back on. I used DENOTAPE DENTAL FLOSS (the thick waxed kind) to sew everything . The wax makes the floss/thread last forever. BU DON’T GET THE FLAVORED KIND-mint green. And now i have a messenger bag with thick laptop padding and perfect straps. the next thing to di is make it so there…
Defying convention | Bags that take a different approach
…bunch of times that we think heavier loads are better in a backpack than a messenger. Rickshaw have solved that problem by making their messenger more like a backpack, with a second strap. You probably would not call it an elegant solution, but if you’re living on your bike and refuse to give up the messenger look, this will get you sorted. – Chester Wallace Canvas Tote The flop over tote is gaining a fair bit of ground, with a number of brands pl…
Road Tests :: Chrome Metropolis
…issue. – Lowlights: Lack of organizing: A common theme on Carryology with messengers. This is perhaps another messenger that is too core for the rest of us (especially for the tech savvy, this is not a great option). It will do the job from carting around a laptop, charger and hard drive, but you would want something suitable to put them in first. That said, Chrome have recently updated their buckle bag range by adding velcro loops inside the fro…
Best Active Messenger Finalists: Fourth Annual Carry Awards
…Built tough to go the distance – be it on foot or by bike – these messengers are ready for action. Versatile in form and function, our Best Active Messenger finalists are designed for comfort on the move and quick, easy access to your gear. Outdoor hikes, the daily commute, globetrotting and more…these bags are always up for the journey. Log your vote at the bottom of the page!…
Fourth Annual Carry Awards :: Reader’s Choice Awards
…aids the user in their activity rather than restricting them. Best Active Messenger: Peak Design Everyday Messenger One of the key features of the Everyday Messenger is its adaptability, making it a great choice for active users with changing carry needs. An expandable design, low-volume padding, lots of pocketing and thoughtful hardware all play their part in making this a versatile messenger for EDC, travel and camera carry. Best Carry-On: Alch…
Chrome Industries Kadet Review
…heir market had seemed to pay off. They had found a way to pair their bike messenger roots with mainstream offerings. The idea behind a sling goes counter to the usual bike messenger “bigger is better” mindset but they managed the marriage beautifully. Who It Suits I scoffed at slings when they were just popping back up. I lived through the 80’s so I remember the first wave of fanny packs and wasn’t looking forward to a comeback. Last year while o…
Agency Aspect Hybrid Crossbody and Hybrid Messenger Review
…A year in testing. Multiple continents. Unforgiving winter weather. Balmy summer sun. On foot. Two wheels. Cars. Planes. Buses. Outdoor hills. City streets. This review’s been a long time in the making and encompassed a lot, but we’re talking premium here, in quality and price. And that requires serious testing. …
Best Active Messenger – The Sixth Annual Carry Awards
1st Place Arc’teryx LEAF Courier Bag 15 Designed for Jason Bourne-type operatives, the Arc’teryx LEAF Courier 15 is built to perform, adapt and blend in. A serious bit of kit, honed for the hardest gear users on the planet. But just like many pieces from Arc’teryx LEAF (their military and law enforcement wing) there’s a DNA that allows the Courier to flex: a ‘cannot fail’ attention to build, access, and adaptability, that works so very well for e…
Best New Gear: March 2018
…maximizing functionality in your carry. So when their attention turned to messenger and laptop bags, they were determined to help you get more out of your daily carry. And they did. With weatherproof builds, great access, a host of organization options, and a choice of shoulder bag or briefcase-style portability, their Messenger and Laptop Bag really do help you get more out of your EDC. DSPTCH Utility Brief Your day-to-day carry needs change. Bu…
A Guide to Carrying on a Bike
…hop 2) Messenger Bags The humble backpack’s slightly cooler brother is the messenger bag (at least for some). If you’re constantly fishing for stuff throughout the day, the messenger bag is far better than the backpack. But be careful, if you pack your bag too heavy you’ll feel lopsided and awkward as you cycle. What’s more, unless you’re a courier it’s unlikely that you’ll need to reach into your bag all that often. There is the argument for mess…
Head to Head: Chrome vs Mission Workshop messengers
…r new brand’s line-up was the Rummy, which brought their roll-top ideas to messenger bags. But Chrome haven’t exactly been sitting still since the founders left. Amongst several new formats, there are also reinterpretations of their DNA, which means the Ivan has recently been interpreted as a messenger – the Lieutenant. If you’re still with us after that history 101, you’ll now understand why these bags look so similar. But what surprised us was j…
Week In Review ~ 25 August
…ave teamed up to create luggage for LeBron James (a top NBA basketball player). Maybe you can’t play basketball like a pro but you can at least carry like one (if you’re quick enough that is – a limited number of bags are on sale from September). – Working The Messenger So how do you get the practicality of a messenger with looks that are suitable for the office? Simple – you get a work messenger. So which one do you go for? Well it just so happen…
Week In Review ~ 11 August
…… Spreading The Message Of Environmentally-Friendly Style The Veja Facteur Messenger is constructed out of organic cotton and leather tanned through the use of eco-friendly Acacia plant extracts. The messenger has a simple and stylish leather strap with buckle closure, an adjustable shoulder strap and several side compartments in addition to the main compartment. Green credentials, functional and good looks – can’t say fairer than that, can you? F…
Mission Workshop shop visit :: San Francisco, CA
…f you are aware of. Back in the day, Bart and Lyle started another bicycle/messenger-inspired carry brand, which goes by the name of Chrome, also in SF. Chrome took off; you’ll spot their messenger bags and their shiny seatbelt-buckle-styles shoulder strap closure all over the globe. Bart and Lyle ended up selling Chrome, and from there they wanted to take a higher-end approach to carry, incorporating elements from outdoor hiking packs, focusing o…
The Hopper | WILL Leather Goods
…an across-the-chest one, in my opinion. Conclusion The WILL Leather Hopper messenger is a refreshing change in the world of the standard (bike) messenger bags I’m used to using and reviewing. It’s a classy affair with a nice mix of cotton canvas and vegetable tanned leather and while looks reserved in it’s presentation, actually packs some well thought out features in execution. The finger bridge snaps solves a niggle I’ve long had with that type…
Bag Collectors :: Greg Davis
…tagonia brand rucksack. Named for the odor that still permeates it. ZO BAG MESSENGER = One of the original messenger bag brands from the mid 80’s, I think. Simple, practical, indestructible and all made by Erik Zo. BAILEY SUPER PRO MED = Messenger bag. Great over-the-shoulder carry system BAILEY CITI PACK = Larger capacity bike commute bag. Bomber. BAILEY POUCH (My camera bag) BAILEY WHALEMOUTH DUFFEL, CAMO MED = Weekend trip bag in cool pattern T…
Dan Matsuda: a New World of EDC
…cycle of development, as this was a new product line and TAD’s first true messenger-style bag (the Dispatch bag was never really considered a messenger). It’s a very crowded market space for bags, and it was challenging to establish what our take would look like. It was a tough one but I’m really proud of that project and the experiences gained from it. Can we get a sneaky peek at your work station setup? Can we see what you carry in your EDC set…
3 Ways to Shop Online from Japan and Buy Japanese Gear
…ledged brand creating all-weather gear you can rely on. From backpacks and messenger bags to belts and, yes, even a coffee koozie for your bike, Resistant’s line of bike-centric gear is worth a look. Bonus points: they ship direct to overseas customers. 6. Blue Lug How to buy: Directly through their website. A bicycle shop with experience in the bike carry world, Blue Lug carries a great range of totes, backpacks, pouches, and bike bags made from…
Carry Awards VII: Altitude Sports Selects…
…t. Rugged and waterproof, this bag was crafted with the help of Montreal’s messenger community and lives up to its “Messengers’ workhorse” moniker. Comfort comes first with hauling straps, a sternum strap, a padded back panel and 3M reflective bands. No matter where you commute, this bag is going to make life – and your ride – that much simpler. Best Carry-On Bag: Chrome Juno Travel Tote Bag This 17L travel tote from Chrome is a sleek carry-on wit…