Reccomendations for off the peg courier bags?

What do people use by way of shoulder bags? I'm not looking for anything too gargantuan, size wise, if it was built for a 17" laptop it would likely be the right size for me.

Crumpler and Timbuk2 are obvious candidates, what others should I look at? Something, brightish colours and tough as nuts would be ideal.

Thoughts?

have you tried the search function ?
there are plenty of threads about bags. maybe start with
http://www.londonfgss.com/discussion/444/4/messenger-bags/

Light, bright, waterproof, cheap, works on both arms..

i've got a Tesco bag, does anyone make a radio pouch for it? i can't find one anywhere. a denim one would be nice..

bagaboo. coming to a shop that i work in soon! really good bags.

lewis, is that you?

haha hey russ

hows trix?

yeah good thanks, part from the horrid weather! but keeping well none the less

cool

how you been, not been riding down to brighton in a while?

no not for a while, might come down befor xmas, probably wont ride though?

bigben What do people use by way of shoulder bags? I'm not looking for anything too gargantuan, size wise, if it was built for a 17" laptop it would likely be the right size for me.

Crumpler and Timbuk2 are obvious candidates, what others should I look at? Something, brightish colours and tough as nuts would be ideal.

Thoughts?

head to condor and go to the basement. they've got quite an array of bags and try some on. the chrome bag i've got is very good, but i hate when people push the seatbelt button.

bailey works is the best, in my opinion. their bags have a better strap design than chrome (much comfier padding), and the bag proportions are better as well, they fit bulkier, odd shaped stuff (camera, helmet, shoes, etc) better than most. reload bags are also really nice, they make a really awesome backpack, but the strap on their shoulder bags isn't great. also, bailey is by far the nicest company to deal with. site here.

My recommendations for what it's worth, are: for a cheap shoulder bag try and get hold of a post office bag; for a mid/sensibly priced bag I prefer Timbuk2 over Crumpler and if you can track one down DeMartini are work looking at, at also Baily Bags from the states are worth a look. The more expensive/best you can bet options aren't usually of the peg, but Pac Design bags are beautiful, if extortionately expensive bought from BLB, Bagaboo's are probably just as good and more affordable, but I don't know anyone who having laid hands on one of Scott not Scot's Archie Grobags hasn't been an instant convert. Just to clarify my personal preferences/biases, I currently use a 7 year old Pac Design O/S deluxe, which I'm about to retire in preference for an Archie Grobag.

lewis and russel whirlwind romance and possibly our first london fixed gear wedding ??? invites please
thats kinda cute how they met up after years apart, on our forum !!

loves a strong word, lust maybe?

Hovis Brown [quote]bigben What do people use by way of shoulder bags? I'm not looking for anything too gargantuan, size wise, if it was built for a 17" laptop it would likely be the right size for me.

Crumpler and Timbuk2 are obvious candidates, what others should I look at? Something, brightish colours and tough as nuts would be ideal.

Thoughts?

but i hate when people push the seatbelt button.[/quote]
i did that to lpg at the start of halloween alley cat when he had a bag full of crap, the weedy git wasn't too impressed :p

que....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_cB5UNGqVs

I have a Bailey Bag that I got from ebay and I'm really happy with it - although an Archies Grobag is looking VERY tempting...

Off the peg is hard in London. Chromes are pretty solid (Condor carries these) and I think Brick Lane has a small stock of Bagjacks. I'd go riding around and trying out options. However, you may find that the prices aren't that much better than custom (Bugaboo, Project Tortoise, Archies etc).

I also personally wouldn't get a one designed for a laptop. Just get a normal messenger bag and a padded sleeve; viola a much more flexible solution.

Hovis Brown [but i hate when people push the seatbelt button.

LOL, I've only threatened to do that, I've never actually done it to you, yet...

Bag search at Condor over lunch tomorrow?

pip Off the peg is hard in London. Chromes are pretty solid (Condor carries these) and I think Brick Lane has a small stock of Bagjacks. I'd go riding around and trying out options. However, you may find that the prices aren't that much better than custom (Bugaboo, Project Tortoise, Archies etc).

I also personally wouldn't get a one designed for a laptop. Just get a normal messenger bag and a padded sleeve; viola a much more flexible solution.

what do laptop sleeves have to do with big violins

pip Off the peg is hard in London. Chromes are pretty solid (Condor carries these) and I think Brick Lane has a small stock of Bagjacks.

My friend has a bagjack, although not for riding. Just to and from uni, looks alright, doesn't look too stable for riding though. If you have serious money to spend, get a PAC. I haven't regretted buying mine. I've been soaked through to my boxers and my iBook, books and paperwork inside were still bone dry.

Sorry to resusitate this thread, but I find a strange affection for the title. Go figure.

Now.....what should I do next?

Hmmmmmmmmmmm. Tis a puzzlement.

Timbuk2 Classic Messenger (ta provenrad) cheap and cheerful, no padding but reasonably comfortable as long you arrange the stuff you're carrying nicely so it won't jab your bag, £50 for XL (via United State of Recession).

it's not the best, you could buy a much much better one, but for fifty of the queen's face, it's a cheap way of carrying good around London, especially a huge blender as most of you notice in South drink!

only brought it as a temporary bag until the Archie's Grobag arrived.