Messenger bags...

ok thats cool

can't afford a scot one at the minute and my jansport backpacks zips aren't gonna last the month.

So a need a slightly cheaper option... anyone tried these northern face ones, not too sure about the olive but the reds not too bad

http://www.thenorthface.com/opencms/opencms/tnf/gear.jsp?site=EU&model=APK7

yeah sure there are a few more decent options out there just didn't know where to look, maybe it's worth saving a little longer

scott not scot i love the fact that they have compression straps on a bag that's only 5" wide....i'm not saying this cos i make bags...but i'd save your money...you're not gonna get much in either size of those cos they're so narrow....i think you can get ortlieb bags really cheaply?....they'd be a better option...IMO

yeah that bag will sit all wrong on your back,

i was so close to getting an ortlieb mess backpack, im very glad i didnt, they look good and all but my 'heavy flow' is so good

got a chrome citizen today and love it!
its much bigger than i thought it would be and i really need it due to my rucksack being too small to put my food shopping in and also hurting my shoulders.
i have never had a proper messenger bag and i dont think i will go back to anything else.
i took a photo of it with my eastpak to show a size comparison.

mmmmmm, nice slippers...;)

i honestly dont know but if you check out flickr there are plenty of pictures on there.
this was the last bag the shop had so i didnt get any choice!
i was looking for an all black one but they didnt know what was coming through on the next order so i just got this one.

all the chrome bags i have actually seen, have had black liners.
personally, i like to see whats in the bottom of the bag.

I'd rather not really... schoolday memories of rotten sammiches.

Say NO to fur! :P

no really, where did you get the slippers?

Is there an acceptable slipper label? Chrome bag, Eastpak rucksack, "blank" slippers?

I worked with a Chrome bag for a couple of years, it was a piece of American Shite!...really.

Hope this helps...

yeh it would be better with a lighter colour but i needed a bag urgently:)
my fur and slippers are from ikea, i love that shop...

I thought so i have an identical pair....never leave without a veggie hotdog.

joeB which uni u at, that has to be a room in halls
come on tell us

im at leeds uni! its pretty nice but have had a few people ask how do you ride fixed in leeds?

y do they ask that? i'm obviousy not in the know

Bit off topic but I need some slippers like that!

I'm fed up of walking round my hall in socks :(

Nah man, all the cool kids wear these:

quick question: can you put a chrome bag in the washing machine?

thanks

you could reseal it maybe if you washed it in nikwax or similar????
i wouldnt bother but maybe?

flickwg y do they ask that? i'm obviousy not in the know

i think they think its too hilly but they are just pussy imho.
i tell them im from bath/bristol and then they agree that its much more hilly there.

ok, i don't know how hilly that is compared to North London
it also depends what gearing you have

i have bitch gearing at 39/15.
need to get it sorted really but funds are low and i dont know what im doing eg what width my chain is etc etc

anyone tried one of these?

What is it...?