If one of your resolutions this year is to lose weight and reduce your carbon footprint, biking is a dual-action option that will help you reach both your goals in no time flat! But lets face it – with laptops, wallets and files to carry, a basket on the front of your bike just won’t cut it.
Enter the messenger bag. With a design that lets you strap everything you need to your back – without the bulk of a backpack, it’s an invention made for urban bikers (literally). Some personal (and popular) favorites include:
Baekgaard Oil Cloth Messenger. With its padded, removable laptop sleeve, sophisticated design and adjustable, padded shoulder strap, this classic bag works well for men and women.
Kenneth Cole Reaction Messenger Bag. Another unisex bag that’s chic enough to carry even off your bike. This bag is made of full-grain leather and features spacious pockets and a padded, adjustable shoulder strap.
Juice Bags Solar Panel Powered Messenger Bag. With a flexible, high-efficiency, waterproof solar panel, you can power up your laptop or charge your MP3 player no matter where you go. And because this bag is largely made from recycled 2-liter bottles, it will help reduce landfill waste and keep the planet clean!
Baggallini Rip-stop Messenger Bag. If you just need a bag to pop your wallet and everyday necessities into, then pick up this small bag and travel lighter.
Dad Gear or Daisy Gear. If you’re taking your little one out for a ride, strap on one of these chic messenger bags and bring the diapers, bottles and wipes along for the ride.
Don’t forget to check out Timbuk 2’s classic messenger bags. They are rugged, stylish and have long been the go-to bags for bicycle messengers across the country.
