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Thought I'd put this in here as I'm looking for a commuter bag. I want something that looks good but ultimately is practical as I will likely by cycling with it on. I'm not a huge fan of sack like bags, ie messengers, but don't want it to be swinging around and it needs to be comfortable! So far my short list is a Filson original briefcase for compartment spaces and look, also more versatile, and the other is a Chrome barrage cargo backpack as it's waterproof, well supported and good for helmet, lock storage. Any other suggestions would be much appreciated!

Have a look at Rickshaw Bagworks. I have one of their messengers but they also do backpacks and briefcases.

if it's for cycling, no brainer - Mission Workshop or Brooks.
I have that nanamica, it's a great size but the strap down the middle is annoying if you open the main compartment a lot.

Just in case anyone's interested.

Bach Bike2B is quite nice for the price and the tag looks like it can be easily removed with a seam ripper.

for road or off road?

ive used ridewithgps.com however its taken me down some public footpaths/bridleways that arent best suited for a road bike.. so need to be carefull and check

mustangs dropping in to have a butcher's at the gravel race this weekend

no just compare popular strava segments with ridewithgps. wish they would combine it somehow. friend of mine works for strava might ask him if they are working on it

edit: http://www.strava.com/routes/new#_=_ they are already doing iT!!!!!!!!!!