Originally Posted by
531phile
I hear Timbuk2 bags are notorious for their less than stellar carrying capacity.
I have a Timbuk2 bag which I use for grocery shopping, because it can easily hold 25 lb. worth of items. The problem is that when I am carrying considerably less, it flops about and the waist strap has little effect.
Originally Posted by
mbcharbonneau
You should re-think this. Having a messenger bag that sits high and wraps around your back is much more comfortable and stable on a bike than a "messenger style" bag that basically hangs off your shoulder.
Actually, the Osprey works exactly the way I had hoped. The problem with having the bag high on the back is the same problems with a backpack -- sweaty back, and difficulty of access. I know that with the Timbuk2 and similar designs, you can "quick release" the strap and bring the bag down where you can access it. But I find the Osprey altogether more convenient for doing my usual commuter stuff.