Comments on: Messenger Bag Hacks

By: Nona

Nona — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:31:39 +0000

beyond just a shoulder pad, one could also make an adjustable strap/pouch thingy for holding essentials near the shoulder. Plus a place for a bag like a timbuk2 to clip it’s stabilizer in would be smart.
Also the seatbelt from chrome is popular for a reason. It means less wear and tear on a bag’s strap, plus the ability to wear your bag snugly without having to worry about adjusting and un-adjusting it.
Another good trick is a special place to hold a lock for your bike.
Also a small sewn-in pouch for an extra $10 or $20 for emergencies. I think PAC bags and Chrome bags offer it as an option on some models, but having a small pocket in one of the pockets would be handy for things like an extra key or maybe someplace to stash anything you wouldn’t want others to find.
Also for messenger bags I recommend carrying your papers or small objects in pouches or folders. I use a binder full of folders for all my subjects.
Also if you’re interested in putting a design or something decorative on the flap, I suggest acryilic paint and a stencil, or an iron-on patch(don’t sew it on or use pins, lots of time messenger bags have a special layer for waterproofing and that’d puncture it, like you mentioned with sewing).

By: adam

adam — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:24:54 +0000

Yeah, this bag has been great! I love it so much. It is large enough to hold all of my stuff while at the same time being strong enough to take a harsh rain. I would highly suggest this bag to anyone who has a need to do heavy biking while carrying a laptop with them.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 21:18:57 +0000

I hope the Manhattan Portage bag has been serving you well!

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 19:09:20 +0000

This is fun to read, Adam. It makes me want to do projects with you. Like sewing things into bags and painting chairs and stuff. I’m glad you are so handy!