Simple, stylish messenger and pannier bag... does it exist?
Really looking for a well-designed pannier/messenger bag to use for light commuting. Hoping to carry a laptop, sketchbook, U-Lock a mile or so to classes/errands etc.
I see lots of pannier/briefcase/messenger style bags, but in general they're too ridiculous looking to use as a messenger bag when walking. I love the simplicity behind the Timbuk2 Pannier and the Garneau Black Box, but they look ridiculous when they're off the bike. On the ones that have a simple style, they have ridiculous mounting systems (Arkel or Ortlieb).
I'd be happy with something that's styled simple, with a basic pannier setup. Black/Tan canvas would be fine, no colors, no reflectivity. I just want a messenger/briefcase style bag that I can carry on my back when I'm walking, and when I hop on my bike(70s era Raleigh 10 speed), I can clip onto my rear rack and roll away. Have found a few that can do this, but nothing I love.
Any advice?
Last edited by eddielicitra; 08-11-10 at 01:42 AM.