I bought a Transient messenger bag from Orange 20 here in Los Angeles and so far it has been pretty awesome. Lightweight, great strap, handmade, lots of pockets (one hidden) and there is no temptation for anyone to push a big red button in the center of my chest to release my bag. It was $125...so it's a little pricier than the OP hoped for, but I think the extra is worth it.