I've had the Shift Pannier Messenger Bag from Timbuk2 for almost 2 months now, I think.


Despite the fact that I broke the bungee cord that's meant to secure the bag to the rack (I forgot to hook it onto the rack, and it got tangled in my cog), it still stays on my rack just fine with only the hooks. Also, I've ridden in the rain multiple times and nothing in my bag got wet.

It's not uncomfortable to wear on your back if you keep the load light (it's my first messenger bag), but it does hurt my back after a while if I wear it for hours every day with a significant load in it. I bought a red version of it for $60. I'm not sure if I would pay $109 to buy it, nor do I think I'd pay $60 to buy this bag again if I had the choice. It's a great little bag and it's held up fine, but messenger bags aren't for me. I'll use it until it breaks, I guess, but I'd rather have a backpack/pannier combo instead of a messenger bag/pannier combo. Just my personal preference, there's nothing wrong with the bag.