There is also a discrete handle towards the top of the bag that is great for grabbing the bag and turning it into a professional looking briefcase. The strap is widened at the shoulder, which is why it is so comfortable compared to other messengers. This distributes the weight very evenly across the shoulder without discomfort or friction points. The ambidextrous main and stabiliser straps means that left handers don’t have to miss out on everything that makes this bag stand-out. We also updated our list of the best winter road bike tyres and best gravel tyres, with some of the latest releases in the two categories of tyres.

Nowadays, laptops and tablets are basically extensions of our limbs. Modern messenger bags understand this and usually offer separate, padded laptop compartments. It is worth noting that not every compartment of the bag will have the same level of weather resistance. Straps and Access Reflective straps and mounting loops for lights provide additional safety by making you noticed by drivers at night. Waterproof laptop sleeve, weather-resistant, great features, ambidextrous, brightly colored interiorCreated with 1050 denier nylon and waterproof liner, the Citizen messenger will keep your contents safe and dry. So, instead, Chrome offers accessory laptop sleeves in different sizes that mount to a hook and loop system inside the main compartment. Able to hold up to a 17 inch laptop with internal fasteners will keep your delicate or expensive products in place. The Chrome Citizen Messenger bag is a stylish messenger bag that has a great design and multiple colors to choose from. The Citizen bags come in a variety of colors to choose from, about nine different colors when all are available. They’re neat because they end up creating a two tone look. It is clear to me why so many professional messengers use this bag. It carries a heavy load very, very comfortably– no pinching or rubbing or slipping which were a problem with my Timbuk2 Commute.

With an overall capacity of 10L the Granville 10 Courier Bag is still good for carrying laptops up to 12-inch. The Chrome Citizen is designed as a platform for a wide variety of professionals. The idea is to build onto it and customize to your needs. The Chrome Citizen is large enough to swallow a 17″ Macbook Pro. One size does not fit all though…imagine a 13″ laptop slamming around in a 17″ sleeve. All of this means that the Chrome Mini Metro should last a lifetime (in fact it comes with a lifetime guarantee). Peak Design is a company that prides itself on designing user-friendly products for carrying camera equipment and electronics with ease. The Everyday Messenger is no exception. This feature-rich bag has ambidextrous carrying capacities and provides great organization for camera equipment and other electronics. It is weather-resistant (though not waterproof), mounts easily onto the trolley handle of wheeled luggage for travel, and sits upright for easy access to your gear. For the right person or photographer, this bag is an exceptional option.

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The Chrome Citizen is now made in Vietnam rather than the USA. While I didn’t have the older USA-made version to compare it with in the Chrome Citizen review, I see very little to complain about in terms of quality with the Vietnam version.

The Timbuk2 Classic Messenger is just that – a classic. It does a great job on the bike without reinventing the wheel. When the stabilizer strap is in place there is absolutely no way the bag will slip to the side or sway (a problem with my Timbuk2) Functionality Unlike other messenger bags, unfortunately the Citizen by Chrome does not come in multiple sizes to choose from. You have one size which can be off-putting for someone who needs a larger or smaller bag that what is offered. The dimensions for the bag are: 22”W x 13”H x 7”D and weighs just over two pounds.Comfortable, compact, intuitive design, easy on/off, reflective panel for higher visibility at night I did find a couple small thread ends that hadn’t been trimmed and I would have liked to have seen double stitching along the lip of the flap and around the mouth of the main compartment. Comfort & Carry The front flap is held in place with Velcro and a couple of clips. The Velcro is strong enough to hold the bag closed on its own. It is quite loud when opening which is something to bear in mind if you arrive late to a quiet lecture. Features: A simple, functional design: This is a common theme I see in durable designs…they are tough, uncomplicated, and well-thought-out.

The Timbuk2 Especial messenger bag is designed with the journey in mind. This is a messenger bag that takes cycling seriously and won’t let you down on the way to lectures or the office. The Chrome Citizen Messenger bag is perhaps the most comfortable messenger bag on the market which is one of the top reasons to consider this bag. Chrome has designed the bag so well that it makes riding with the bag just as enjoyable as if you weren’t even wearing it. Since most people will have to carry a laptop, even occasionally, protection from rain is vital. Most manufacturers know this and produce bags with sufficient water-resistance. I travelled for a year around the world with it, hiked with it, biked with it,….constant with me at work or on any travel trip. It’s just so handy and versatile.Industrial strength hooks and loops mean you don’t have to worry about heavy loads snapping your shoulder pad while riding around town on your bike. The bag is not completely waterproof but it will stand-up admirably to drizzle without worrying about your expensive content. This bag is a professional work-horse especially suited for inclement weather. The Citizen is intensely practical and its professional messenger DNA shows. It is much better to work out how much gear you will be carrying day-to-day and tailor your choice to that.