Originally Posted by SecretSatellite

you're right, the price is high. but you pay for what you get at those prices. i will say that the timbuk2 promessenger backpack is more comfortable to me than thier messenger bag. if backpack is the way you want to go, go for the promessenger. its less expensive than the chrome messenger backpacks and it looks like they have the same production values. the chrome messenger is more comfortable than a backpack because of its ergonomic design. the ortlieb messenger pack is good but lacks teh pockets and other acoutrements. reload makes some good bags too. and they have backpacks. the thing with payinga lot for the bags is that they'll last and put up with some trashing and harsh conditions