Looking for a good messenger bag

[tawcat]

The quest continues. I've looked at the Rickshaw bags, very nice, very expensive.

Just doesn't seem to be anything out there that is what I figure perfect. I don't need a bag measuring much more than 16x12x5. Looking at the Crumpler Hee Goer, just don't like the price.

Last trip the contents of my bag included: iPad, small med bag, snack bag with oranges, chips, chesse and crackers, bottle of water, and actully had my fleece vest folded inside.

We try not to carry extra bags aboard the plane, my wife carries her purse and I have the bag with the above.

Lots of bags are out there, but someone on the forum has found their perfect bag, just hasn't shared the secret yet!!!!

 

[Kaykaykay]

The quest continues. I've looked at the Rickshaw bags, very nice, very expensive.

Just doesn't seem to be anything out there that is what I figure perfect. I don't need a bag measuring much more than 16x12x5. Looking at the Crumpler Hee Goer, just don't like the price.

Last trip the contents of my bag included: iPad, small med bag, snack bag with oranges, chips, chesse and crackers, bottle of water, and actully had my fleece vest folded inside.

We try not to carry extra bags aboard the plane, my wife carries her purse and I have the bag with the above.

Lots of bags are out there, but someone on the forum has found their perfect bag, just hasn't shared the secret yet!!!!

Your idea of a perfect bag won't necessarily be others', and vice versa. Sounds like you're most concerned with price, so you might check out bag websites that let you set a price range and see bags only in that range. eBags.com does that, from what I remember. There must be others. Zappos might, too. Or maybe you could buy a used bag that you like. You can search by brand names on eBay, for instance, if you like expensive bags but don't want to pay retail.

 

[tawcat]

Thanks kaykay, price really is not an issue. I've got an $800 toy that I don't need to be protecting in a $20 bag.

I think I've listed some of the items I am likely to carry in this bag; anf you're correct, what someone else deems perfect may fall short of my perception of perfect.

SFbags has some nice bags, but either the length or depth are way off (imo). Territory Ahead has a great bag, reviews aren't great!

Dollars do not make the bag, performance, quality and versatlity do. So again, someone in mac/pc world has found the perfect bag, they're just keeping it a secret

 

[iFrog]

I use the STM scout XS bag and I love it very nice bag and very good protection.

Attach is pictures from the first day I got it. I was planning on doing a post but I never got to it.

iFrog - Sent from my iPad2 using iPF

 

[tawcat]

iFrog thats a good looking bag and perfect if all I were carrying were my iPad and power cords.

 

[Tarpasashack]

I got a Tom Bihn Ristretto for 11" MacBook Air which is a little larger than the one for the iPad. Great bag! I am having a hard time reducing my load of junk to fit nicely.

 

[iFrog]

iFrog thats a good looking bag and perfect if all I were carrying were my iPad and power cords.

I carry a lot of stuff in there. Right now I have the iPad with the cable and charger, iPod with cable and wall charger, a note book, 2pens, my cell, my work I'd card and a couple of pen drive. Every have a proper place and I like it a lot.

iFrog - Sent from my iPad2 using iPF

 

[tawcat]

I got a Tom Bihn Ristretto for 11" MacBook Air which is a little larger than the one for the iPad. Great bag! I am having a hard time reducing my load of junk to fit nicely.

Are you saying the bag isn't large enough?

 

[hartsfieldl1]

I have the TomBihn Ristretto for the iPad, and it's been fantastic. Yes, it's a bit pricy, but great padding and room for the Ipad 2, an external keyboard, the dock (as a stand), charger, along with pockets that fit my Ipod Touch and Droid phone as well as two pens or a pen and a stylus and room for a couple of pipes and a pouch of tobacco--plus a pocket in the back for a magazine or papers that I'm working with.

 

[Tarpasashack]

Are you saying the bag isn't large enough?

Not big enough is relative. Yes it is big enough for the iPad in a well padded section, an Apple keyboard, charger, phone, keys, glasses, book, and more. Just not big enough for the kitchen sink I usually carry, lol. I just need to not carry so much junk that I really don't ever even use.
Great bag!!!

 

[tawcat]

Not big enough is relative. Yes it is big enough for the iPad in a well padded section, an Apple keyboard, charger, phone, keys, glasses, book, and more. Just not big enough for the kitchen sink I usually carry, lol. I just need to not carry so much junk that I really don't ever even use.
Great bag!!!

Thanks for the advice. Exactly my dilema, I always carry much more then I need. I've even contemplated getting a bag much larger and putting the iPad in a padded sleeve and not worry about the padded compartment.

One could only wish there was an all inclusive store where one could go and try out every bag available. But that will never happen!!! So I for one will continue to rely on input I get from wonderful forums filled with folks more knowledgeable then myself.

 

[tzimisce]

Dollars do not make the bag, performance, quality and versatlity do. So again, someone in mac/pc world has found the perfect bag, they're just keeping it a secret

Well... in my experience, people looking for a "perfect" anything never find it, because no matter how stupendous a product is, invariably you can always find some issue with it that "could be done better."

And also, one's needs and expectations are absolutely relative. I'm currently very happy with the messenger bags that I have, and would use them until they fall apart, although I would not describe them as "perfect" nor would I recommend them to everyone.

I think many people looking for accessories sometimes only know what they don't want or like, and go through a long (re)search before deriving some clarity about what they do want (which is totally ok, of course.)

 

[Kaykaykay]

Dollars do not make the bag, performance, quality and versatlity do. So again, someone in mac/pc world has found the perfect bag, they're just keeping it a secret

Well... in my experience, people looking for a "perfect" anything never find it, because no matter how stupendous a product is, invariably you can always find some issue with it that "could be done better."

And also, one's needs and expectations are absolutely relative. I'm currently very happy with the messenger bags that I have, and would use them until they fall apart, although I would not describe them as "perfect" nor would I recommend them to anyone.

I think many people looking for accessories sometimes only know what they don't want or like, and go through a long (re)search before deriving some clarity about what they do want (which is totally ok, of course.)

That sounds about right to me. I have lots of bags I'm happy with, depending on the purpose, but am not on a quest for perfection. They're just bags, shrug. I think some people enjoy the hunt, though.

 

[Kaykaykay]

I need to know every single part needed, down to the casing and screws. I also need to know what wiring is needed

Are you carrying the kind of bag that gets flagged by Homeland Security?

 

[tawcat]

Well folks, the advice, input, and candor is greatly appreciated. Webster has attached common meanings to words that sometimes are not "spot on."

I realize I'll never find the "perfect" bag, I've owned perfect before, but then wished the zipper went the other way or the velcro was too loud, or................, you get my point. Which was the ponit of many.

Eventually I'll "settle" on a near perfect bag and become satisfied and make it work.

I do appreciate all the ideas as this will lead me to an end. Life is good!!!!