tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post8201134235162699035..comments2024-01-02T07:16:03.732-07:00Comments on Endless Velo Love: The Never Ending Hunt for a Messenger BagG.E.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13429419832660419144noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-45742042363136051062011-11-28T18:27:02.188-07:002011-11-28T18:27:02.188-07:00Anon. 11/27 - Sherpani is an excellent suggestion,...Anon. 11/27 - Sherpani is an excellent suggestion, and I actually have a saddlebag from Sherpani that I use on occasion. I will have to look into their other bags as well.<br /><br />Anon. 11/28 - I agree, a backpack might be better suited because it keeps the body balanced. For some reason, I have extreme heat problems with backpacks though, so I try to avoid them. They might be worth a look G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13429419832660419144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-34790614662101965912011-11-28T15:34:38.005-07:002011-11-28T15:34:38.005-07:00When I need to carry a few things and don't wa...When I need to carry a few things and don't want to lug my panniers, I use a small backpack by Steve's Packs Jerusalem (just under a foot tall). I avoid messenger bags because they're so bad for your shoulders.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-33041344490617020982011-11-27T18:38:53.891-07:002011-11-27T18:38:53.891-07:00I have a Sherpani (http://sherpani.com/) messenge...I have a Sherpani (http://sherpani.com/) messenger bag that has worked great for years -- I don't think they make the model anymore, but the new bags they have are even more attractive and look just as functional -- one warning, I had to do some "surgery" to get the strap to tighten enough for my liking -- I don't know if its something they've fixed since then -- but I likeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-77578930406461910062011-11-26T16:22:27.823-07:002011-11-26T16:22:27.823-07:00Joey - Isn't that brown one great? When I have...Joey - Isn't that brown one great? When I have a lot of disposable income to solely dedicate to bags, I suppose. :O)<br /><br />CJ- I have heard of the Queenbee bags, actually. I should take a look at those, too.<br /><br />Thanks for all the great suggestions - feel free to keep 'em coming. There's nothing an indecisive person needs more than more choices, right? {giggling} I do loveG.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13429419832660419144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-76313312297956423462011-11-26T11:51:52.205-07:002011-11-26T11:51:52.205-07:00Ohh, I LOVE that brown leather one. :o) My curren...Ohh, I LOVE that brown leather one. :o) My current messenger bag of choice is made by Haiku. It's also made with seat belt material and is super durable. Here's a link, http://www.haikubags.com/ Locally I've purchased them at Jax (well, they have the best price or REI). I like that they have a feminine touch without going over the top and are durable.Joey S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15657677111268871759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-45886715099827810462011-11-26T10:49:32.703-07:002011-11-26T10:49:32.703-07:00I love Queenbee bags. They're a very small loc...I love Queenbee bags. They're a very small local company here in Portland. They're waterproof and very durable. The straps are made from seatbelt material. They used to do panniers as well, but I haven't seen them in a while. I have both the trucker (as my work bag - holds my laptop and lots of files) and the truckette (holds most of my daily stuff plus extra clothes or shoes or CJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00017769898837546593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-37452164950811209692011-11-26T08:45:52.390-07:002011-11-26T08:45:52.390-07:00Interesting, Liz. I'll have to check them out....Interesting, Liz. I'll have to check them out. Sounds like you carry some heavy items, so they certainly must be durable.G.E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13429419832660419144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4948910318159742024.post-68837994926754316992011-11-26T08:38:34.305-07:002011-11-26T08:38:34.305-07:00I really like Manhattan Portage bags. I use their...I really like Manhattan Portage bags. I use their large DJ bag for my law school books. It's simple, has clean lines, and very durable.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04837962686924733465noreply@blogger.com