Originally Posted by
FrankJ
I can't figure out how people use messenger bags - whenever I wear one walking (haven't tried on the bike) it just shifts and swings around to places where you don't want it. It doesn't stay put.
Is there some trick?
Yes, most good bags (chrome, Timbuk2) are sold with a cross strap that goes in the front. I couldn't ride on a bike without this. With it, it is almost as stable as a backpack (but not quite that fixed).