![]() When the stabilizer strap is in place there is absolutely no way the bag will slip to the side or sway (a problem with my Timbuk2) Functionality ![]() It took me a few tries before I figured out how to properly put this bag on…its not like other messengers but it is a lot easier to put on especially if the bag is heavy. It carries a heavy load very, very comfortably– no pinching or rubbing or slipping which were a problem with my Timbuk2 Commute. It is clear to me why so many professional messengers use this bag. I did find a couple small thread ends that hadn’t been trimmed and I would have liked to have seen double stitching along the lip of the flap and around the mouth of the main compartment. The main adjustment buckle, quick-release buckles are solid metal and the YKK zipper runs smooth and snag free. The stitching is tight and even with reinforced box stitches on stress points. While I didn’t have the older USA-made version to compare it with in the Chrome Citizen review, I see very little to complain about in terms of quality with the Vietnam version. The Chrome Citizen is now made in Vietnam rather than the USA. No water bottle pockets? Actually, yes there are, but it took me a day to realize there are two large water bottle pockets hidden inside the main compartment.The Shoulder strap rocks: Far more comfortable, stable, and easy to put on than my Timbuk2…plus the seat buckle release is cool looking.A simple, functional design: This is a common theme I see in durable designs…they are tough, uncomplicated, and well-thought-out.It’s bigger than I thought: When I pulled the Chrome Citizen out of the box, 24L capacity seemed to dwarf my 18L Timbuk2.First Impressions of the Citizen Messenger Bag ![]() Over that time I’ve discovered plenty of things that work and don’t work in a messenger bag. Nonetheless, for the past 5 years I’ve exclusively used a Timbuk2 messenger bag for commuting and travel.
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