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Those are pretty sleek bags (the booqs). But more seems geared for an office professional with laptops, folders, etc that wants a very classy bag. Like those guys that get on the train and turn the opposite seat into an office. That is a good bag for them. I turn the opposite seat into a foot rest and go to sleep
Never realized how big of a business bags are. Something for everyone out there.
So this bag has 6 loops on the outside of it. Built in Ulock and umbrella holder
Trying to figure out what else I can do with those loops. Umbrella is pointless since I would never use it. I guess with carabiners you could attach pretty much anything. Too bad there wasn't some across the top of the bag running horizontal also. Then could attach something long.
Was *very* close to getting a banjo brother. But this review is what killed it for me.
http://pedalmaniac.blogspot.com/2007...ck-review.html
Uncomfortable. With not being able to try them out 1st. You have to rely on the internet I guess. My lbs sells some banjo brothers items. I asked about the commuter packs and they said they would order a couple of each to see how they sell.
The review was for the 2007 model. If you look at the comments in the bottom you'll see one of the Banjo Bros people replied saying they made the straps shorter and other comfort improvements in the 2008 model. I have a 2010 and I can't imagine the straps falling off your shoulders no matter how skinny you are. It is a big bag though, maybe too big for folks with small torsos. Anyway, the review was positive for the most part. I had read it before purchasing the bag and it didn't discourage me in the least. I did have the luxury of being able to try one on at a shop first. Being able to try them in person is what steered me away from the Ortlieb.
I do agree that it's not light. That waterproof liner adds a bit of weight. It's been the most comfortable thing I've used on my commute so far though.