Commuting - Messenger bag?

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Ebbtide
03-01-04, 07:35 AM
I've been using a regular day pack/back back and it is generally to big for the stuff I carry (a change of clothes, shoes, and a day planner). I figure it is time to get something new and was wondering what is the advantage of using a single strap messenger bag?

Thanks,

ehenz

jitterbug boy
03-01-04, 09:08 AM
my timbuk2 el ocho should be arriving tomorrow. i'll let you know how it is....
gonzohill
03-01-04, 04:15 PM
I have had a Dee Dog for several years I love it. You can put anything in it, what you put in it is easy to get to, you can let the bag hang down in wet weather so your back side doesnt get wet. It is an all purpose bag. Shoping, commuting, overnight bag, breifcase.

jeff williams
03-01-04, 04:46 PM
You can get into it without taking it off.
jitterbug boy
03-02-04, 06:30 AM
el ocho update-
my new bag was waiting for me when i arrived home from work last night, i backed it up with my school stuff, headed to school (i'm in grad school) and today i've decided never taking it off. this thing holds some much more than i thought it would, it's very comfortable on the back, and i attached a light to it. which means i have a head light, tail light on the bike and one the bag, i looked like a christmas tree doing 20mph on campus last night. anyway, so far the bag has been great...
la bolsa es fantástica!
cheers.
Txthroop
03-03-04, 10:13 PM
The real advantage of a messenger bag is that you can swing it around from back to front and access what's inside without removing it. That's why it's a good design for messengers. Depending on the size and design of the bag the opening can be larger than that of a backpack making it perhaps easier to pack and unpack. They actually tend to be less stable on one's back than a backpack and, I find, definitely less comfortable for off-the-bike use (like walking down the street).
That being said, I am on the verge of ordering myself a new messenger bag just because I like the style. It'll be a custom made bag from REload so it'll be one-of-a-kind. There was a recent thread about messenger bags... Let me see if I can find a link for you. Hold the line, please... Here we go. See if this helps you in any way.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=44336

--Chris