Originally Posted by
cg1985
Blick, do your straps buckle in a way like the chrome bags do? you know, so you can take it off and on without having to pull it over your head?
It doesn't have to be a seat buckle.
My problem with messenger bags is this: I like to wear it close to my body, this way there is less stress on my shoulder, but this also means the strap and bag does not leave a lot of wiggle room, which is great when I am on the road (especially with the cross strap), but when ever I am taking it on and off, it is a pain.
So my next back is a MUST for some sort of strap buckle.
I'm just now moving into making multiples (just finished 20 bags for the Cleveland International Film Fest), but it's still all made to order. If you wanted a side release buckles, I've got a bunch of Delrin (it's like plastic but strong like steel) ones. For the stock stuff I'm making, I figure the little bags don't really need 'em. The bigger Commuter and Courier models, of course, need a buckle that releases, or else it would be mega awkward taking on and off!
Pic of the buckle:
Sorry these images are so big...idk why the forum system here doesn't automatically resize them into clickable thumbnails.