I too have a Chrome Metropolis and I am impressed with how much punishment this bag can withstand. After three years of heavy use, this thing will not die. The Metropolis is a big bag. I feel like a jackass when I hardly have anything in it. and when heavily loaded, it isn't the most comfortable bag in the world. Of course, the best single shoulder bags will never be as comfortable as the best double shoulder bags. I hear Timbuk2 bags are notorious for their less than stellar carrying capacity.

The car belt buckle is actually pretty useful when you want to quickly unload your bag without having to loosen the strap.