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LunaRose
27
Apr 15, 2015
Anyone know how this compares to a Chrome bag? I have this one: http://www.chromeindustries.com/us/en/bags/messenger-bags/citizen-messenger-bag
and am not sure whether its worth getting this one just for the laptop pocket.
brikky
11
Apr 16, 2015
LunaRoseChrome's construction is higher by a pretty substantial margin. Timbuk2 has started outsourcing their labor to Asia and they've also been reducing the quality of components slowly over the last few years - all of the parts that look metal are just plastic with metallic paint. The laptop pocket really doesn't add much, just keeps it upright.
Mike.the.kraken
7
Apr 19, 2015
LunaRoseI have the chrome citizen night, they are different bags in a few regards. The timbuk2 is a general style messenger - lots of pockets, sits sideways on your back, padded laptop pocket, a great general use bag. I use the timbuk2 as a general work bag/travel bag.
The chrome is a simpler bag in most regards. Less internal pockets, sits at an angle on your back, has a sternum strap so it won't slide around as you ride, constructed more durably, no internal padding or laptop pocket. I use the chrome when ride my motorcycle.
*the cross body strap on the timbuk2 is ok... but never feels as stable or movement-free as the Chrome.