Slings and Messenger Bags

[93legendti]

I have a messenger bag I like. I'm looking for a sling bag to wear across my back, rather than at my side.

I found this:

http://www.backcountry.com/patagonia-atom-sling-bag-427cu-in

Can anyone suggest any other slings?
A bit bigger would be nice.
Thanks.

[11.4]

From 5.11, the Moab 10. Bigger than it looks. Easily holds a Macbook Air or iPad. Very versatile. It's new from 5.11, but is the new favorite for Special Ops.

[bigflax925]

Not really a sling, it's a messenger bag, but try PAC Designs. They are designed to be worn across your back.

The multiple strap points configure sort of in an "x" across your chest and hold the bag to your back.

I picked one up at NAHBS and the owner, Pat, even spent the time to fit it to me. I love it.

[soupless]

I've got a Chrome Flux and it's pretty alright. It's kind of stiff, but I'm assuming it will break in:

http://www.chromebagsstore.com/bags/utility-bags/flux.html (chrome bag)

And I used to have one of these Bontrager Slings made out of old tubes--worked very very nicely but not super big:

http://www.bontrager.com/model/08944 (bag)

But both of these cost 2x the patagonia, which looks like a nice bag.

[Likes2ridefar]

my wife recently got an arc-teryx that she really likes for commuting to work. i find it very well made and it has a unique closure that folds down instead of clipping or velcro.

i think this is it:

http://www.arcteryx.com/Product.aspx?EN/Mens/Packs/Mistral-16

[Kirk007]

I've got an earlier version of the Patagonia which I think is even a bit smaller. It is ok for very casual, small loads like carrying some things to the beach. Otherwise not real functional; it sits in my closet.

Maybe some of the other slings work better but I'm not a fan unless it has some good way to stabilize to prevent sway. I don't like loads moving around on corners. What about a regular 2 strap pack? Lots of good choices in that category. Anyway if you go with the sling may be good if you can try it out in person first.

[93legendti]

I've got an earlier version of the Patagonia which I think is even a bit smaller. It is ok for very casual, small loads like carrying some things to the beach. Otherwise not real functional; it sits in my closet.

Maybe some of the other slings work better but I'm not a fan unless it has some good way to stabilize to prevent sway. I don't like loads moving around on corners. What about a regular 2 strap pack? Lots of good choices in that category. Anyway if you go with the sling may be good if you can try it out in person first.
It's not going to be used for riding...I agree sway would be a problem while riding.

I just want something for use during the day while travelling to hold everyone's everythings and keep my pockets from being loaded up. I have a bad left shoulder, so a day of taking off/putting on a 2 strap pack can irritate it.

[93legendti]

my wife recently got an arc-teryx that she really likes for commuting to work. i find it very well made and it has a unique closure that folds down instead of clipping or velcro.

i think this is it:

http://www.arcteryx.com/Product.aspx?EN/Mens/Packs/Mistral-16
Actually, that link led me to this

http://www.arcteryx.com/Product.aspx?EN/Mens/Packs/Quiver

which looks pretty good...

[Fixed]

http://www.rapha.cc/large-rapha-backpack
i like this i used a messenger bag for years but now( i am not a messenger any longer ) i like a back pack best

[11.4]

I actually have a Quiver. The design is pretty much waterproof (zippers and seams anyway). It has very small capacity -- one pair of shoes and gym clothes are literally about all that it'll hold. The shape is pretty rigid and formed, so on the one hand it certainly won't slip around on you, but it also won't shape to you either. The capacity issue is so limiting that I end up only using it for short day-hikes or such -- I could never commute with it, for example. However, its rigidity means it really stays in place if you jump on a bike for a quick errand. Mine actually hangs on the spare fixie I keep at my office for errands or an unplanned training ride.

I'd second Pat's PAC Design bags. I've had a couple and they are the best. They are also the heaviest, and you feel it when you're hauling one around. If you want a PAC I'd only consider going to the big versions. Otherwise you're just buying a Mini because one's pretending it's a vintage Jag. It sounded as though LTI wasn't looking for another messenger bag, though.

[93legendti]

I actually have a Quiver. The design is pretty much waterproof (zippers and seams anyway). It has very small capacity -- one pair of shoes and gym clothes are literally about all that it'll hold. The shape is pretty rigid and formed, so on the one hand it certainly won't slip around on you, but it also won't shape to you either. The capacity issue is so limiting that I end up only using it for short day-hikes or such -- I could never commute with it, for example. However, its rigidity means it really stays in place if you jump on a bike for a quick errand. Mine actually hangs on the spare fixie I keep at my office for errands or an unplanned training ride.

I'd second Pat's PAC Design bags. I've had a couple and they are the best. They are also the heaviest, and you feel it when you're hauling one around. If you want a PAC I'd only consider going to the big versions. Otherwise you're just buying a Mini because one's pretending it's a vintage Jag. It sounded as though LTI wasn't looking for another messenger bag, though.
Thanks, you saved me on the Quiver.
The Moab 10 you suggested looks like it might be the ticket.