Hey all…
Do you like the seatbelt buckle in chrome bags? Do you use it as a clip, or only to tighten the strap? I’ve heard horror stories of people pushing the button while you have your laptop in the back… Essentially I am wondering if it is just a styling issue, or a worthwhile usable feature.
If you don’t own a chrome, would you like the feature to be able to completely undo your shoulder strap like that. Is it necessary?
Cheers for the responses!
are you a ranga rangdog? just curious?
I’ve got a Crumpler, Soupandsalad and I don’t think I’ve ever wanted to undo the strap. Adjusting it on the run however could be useful. Something the crumpled doesn’t offer. Apart from that bloody good bag 
I love being able to break the strap on my chrome bag. Especially when i’ve got really heavy, bulky stuff in there - it’s much easier than pulling it over my head. Also being able to adjust it on the run is really usefull. I wear my bag pretty high on my back so if i didnt have some sort of easily-adjustable strap (or a seatbelt-esque clasp) then i would make getting it over my head difficult.
2c 
i heard the best description of someone who has a red-headed boy/girlfriend. Ranga banger.
soulless freaks the lot of em
The more you think about it the funnier it gets
Haha! Yeah… Rangdog as in Ranga.
Where I used to work there were two of us redheads in the one room. They used to open the door occasionally and throw us both a banana. We were known as the ginger ninjas…
Thanks for the replies guys. I am just real interested in your thoughts, as I am in the process of designing my own bag range. I appreciate all your help!
While we’re at it, are there any features that REALLY piss you off in a bag?
They are too expensive
Not enough external pockets. My crumpler doesn’t even have one. 
oh and the shoulder strap moves around so you have to put Velcro behind it to stop it moving. Good luck with it all.
+1 for too expensive
i’d love to get a new bag but i dont have $100+ to drop, so i’ll have to stick with my shitty camo backpack
Yea, I’d like a bigger bag, but they are all so expensive. The Seagull Black Bag is pretty well priced though.
nothing wrong with a bit of back padding aswell
sometimes when u got it packed out some shit can stick right into ur back
AMEN. but i mean Chrome bags - Lifetime warranty. cant go wrong there
Is there really any benefit to riding with a messenger bag if you don’t deliver stuff?
I love mine :-D. My backpack killed my back but the messenger style thing is freek’n great. Just seems to sit in the right place and it hold a 6 pack
Okay… seems price is an issue. 
Would you pay more for a life time warranty as per chrome?
What would be a reasonable price to pay in relation to size/features? eg. If it fit two six-packs how much would you pay?
iwearmoccos: messenger bags dont really carry well for heavy loads, but are fantastic for light/bulky loads. I find they hug the back better and sort of “wrap” around the body (they dont sway while you pedal). I also like that you dont get as hot using 'em. That being said I do use a backpack for longer trips or when i have a heavy ass load.
What do you suggest is better than a messenger bag?
External pockets and padding are go-ers as well eh?
a) my chrome swings around like god’s own dick unless i have the stabiliser strap on
b) i still get sweaty with my chrome. i have a deuter backpack that, by design, holds the bulk of the backpack off your back. not really possible with a messenger-style bag though.
I have also seen the light.
Deuter back packs are incredible. I love the adjustability that the compression straps offer: I can use it to pack my work clothes, tools etc etc but with the flick of a few straps I can get it nice and compact for a camelbacked mtb ride. Very stable and far less back sweat than my crumpler.
Check out the straps on a Deuter, they are quite breathable, something my crumpler was not.
Granted I am not a courier, this is from a commuter’s perspective.
Got a link to your bag?
I need a new one for my commute as the two I’ve been given to by work suck when riding for various reasons.
Having to carry a lap top makes it a bit difficult also