Originally Posted by
electrik
You should be careful getting a giant messenger bag... can be hard on your collarbone if you dump heavy stuff in it since there is only one strap.
Most of the good messenger bag companies (Bailey Works, Chicago Wig, Pac Designs, Zugster, etc.) offer 2nd shoulder, or x-strap, options. This massively increases the amount of weight you can carry comfortably. Without using my x-strap I can comfortably carry 20 - 25 lbs in my bag, but with the strap, that about doubles.