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    Best messenger bag ?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Felinfilou, Dec 23, 2010.

  1. Felinfilou

    Felinfilou Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi there, i'm on the market for a messenger laptop bag. One who could hold a 15" inch laptop, couples of books, pens and gizmos would be perfect. The one i checked so far are the Timbuk2 laptop messenger who's nice but expensive (200$ w/delivery) and the Slappa Ballistix AURA who's nice too but looks very big. Any other suggestions guys ?

    Felinfilou
     
    Felinfilou, Dec 23, 2010
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    1ceBlu3 Notebook Deity

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    unreal25 Capt. Obvious

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    Felinfilou Notebook Enthusiast

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    Felinfilou, Feb 9, 2011
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    I would say its between
    Chrome Metropolis
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    Timbuk2 D-Lux

    Even though the Timbuk2 has a 'napoleon pocket' so you can get essentials w/o openning the flap, I'd go with the Chrome because it just looks very clean, and seems like it will keep its shape well.
     
    fakenjones, Feb 10, 2011
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    KimoT Are we not men?

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    I would still lean towards Timbuk2. My wife has a custom bag from them, and it is nearly bulletproof.
     
    KimoT, Feb 10, 2011
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    Felinfilou Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is it true that the D-Lux models are made in China now ?
     
    Felinfilou, Feb 10, 2011
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    rushingfastboy Newbie

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    I believe only timbuk2 custom bags are made in the US now. Rest in China.

    I have a laptop messenger that is made in China, but it feels great. Traveled to many cities and countries with it, and it still looks new =)

    I think they sell them at REIs so you can go check one out if you want! And this means no shipping
     
    rushingfastboy, Feb 10, 2011
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  9. Felinfilou

    Felinfilou Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm in Canada, so 30% shipping charges from REI and my bag isn't custom...Chrome on the other hand chrge only 8$ for shipping...Crumpler didn't charge much, but the bag itself is 220$...
     
    Felinfilou, Feb 11, 2011
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    i picked this up at bestbuy awhile back for $29.95. best of both worlds messenger and back pack.

    | TBB001US | by Targus
     
    bikerboy94, Feb 11, 2011
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