Chrome Citizen or Chrome Buran - The Chainlink2024-03-29T15:53:51Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/chrome-citizen-or-chrome-buran?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A697861&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThis is the bag I keep thinki…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-05-29:2211490:Comment:6980752013-05-29T02:00:20.815ZHaddonhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/HaddonPearson
<p>This is the bag I keep thinking of buying.</p>
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<p>This is the bag I keep thinking of buying.</p>
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<p><a href="https://shop.wikimedia.org/" target="_blank">https://shop.wikimedia.org/</a></p> I was in there once and had t…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-05-28:2211490:Comment:6978612013-05-28T21:28:14.213ZJasonhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JasonJ
<p>I was in there once and had the same experience. </p>
<p>The person that eventually came up to me was high out of his mind...so at least I got to laugh at his Spicoli like disposition.</p>
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<p><br></br> <br></br> <cite>Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/chrome-citizen-or-chrome-buran#2211490Comment697975"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>FWIW, I've been to the store a few times and was playing around with the small tool…</p>
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<p>I was in there once and had the same experience. </p>
<p>The person that eventually came up to me was high out of his mind...so at least I got to laugh at his Spicoli like disposition.</p>
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<p><br/> <br/> <cite>Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/chrome-citizen-or-chrome-buran#2211490Comment697975"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>FWIW, I've been to the store a few times and was playing around with the small tool bags, trying to see if my stuff fit. The employees barely bat an eye at me. I think you'll be fine. :-)</p>
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<p>(Sorry for the double post, I don't know how to consolidate quotes in this forum format)</p>
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<p>Thanks! This is exactly what I was looking for. I was honestly leaning towards the Citizen and then adding a laptop sleeve for the times when I need to take it with.</p>
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<p>I appreciate all of the responses :)<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Amanda L said:…</cite></p>
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<p>(Sorry for the double post, I don't know how to consolidate quotes in this forum format)</p>
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<p>Thanks! This is exactly what I was looking for. I was honestly leaning towards the Citizen and then adding a laptop sleeve for the times when I need to take it with.</p>
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<p>I appreciate all of the responses :)<br/> <br/> <cite>Amanda L said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/chrome-citizen-or-chrome-buran#2211490Comment697916"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I have the Citizen, and it easily carries all the things you mention (heck, I reguarly get $50 worth of groceries in mine, in addition to the stuff you list above). It has two main compartments, so if you want to separate your laptop/Note you can just put all the rest of your stuff in the other compartment. I don't think dealing with the weight for a separate laptop compartment on the Buran is necessary, although I wouldn't expect it to make a huge difference - the weight proportioning on my Citizen is never annoying when it's heavy, so you could probably expect the same from the Buran. It probably just comes down to which you prefer the look of.</p>
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</blockquote> Meh, I'm 30 something now (no…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-05-28:2211490:Comment:6979202013-05-28T21:10:09.149ZBezhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Bez
<p>Meh, I'm 30 something now (north of 35) and have a kid trailer attached to my bike about half the time when I'm not commuting. While I do enjoy parties, I rarely take my bag with me any more. Too many drunken nights when I was younger, I learned to travel light.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/chrome-citizen-or-chrome-buran#2211490Comment697761"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>It also make it easy for…</p>
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<p>Meh, I'm 30 something now (north of 35) and have a kid trailer attached to my bike about half the time when I'm not commuting. While I do enjoy parties, I rarely take my bag with me any more. Too many drunken nights when I was younger, I learned to travel light.<br/> <br/> <cite>Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/chrome-citizen-or-chrome-buran#2211490Comment697761"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>It also make it easy for drunk jerks at parties/bars to press the button and make your bag fall off. XD<br/> <br/> <cite>Tricolor said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/chrome-citizen-or-chrome-buran?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A697853&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment697853"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>If you're getting it for the buckle stop by a junk yard and swap in a real one. Every time I see a Chrome bag I think how they're trying to be like my grandfather's 76 Plymouth.</p>
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</blockquote> It also make it easy for drun…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-05-28:2211490:Comment:6977612013-05-28T20:41:58.851ZAdam Hersteinhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AdamHerstein
<p>It also make it easy for drunk jerks at parties/bars to press the button and make your bag fall off. XD<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Tricolor said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/chrome-citizen-or-chrome-buran?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A697853&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment697853"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>If you're getting it for the buckle stop by a junk yard and swap in a real one. Every time I see a Chrome bag I think how they're…</p>
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<p>It also make it easy for drunk jerks at parties/bars to press the button and make your bag fall off. XD<br/> <br/> <cite>Tricolor said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/chrome-citizen-or-chrome-buran?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A697853&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2211490Comment697853"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>If you're getting it for the buckle stop by a junk yard and swap in a real one. Every time I see a Chrome bag I think how they're trying to be like my grandfather's 76 Plymouth.</p>
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</blockquote> I have the Citizen, and it ea…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-05-28:2211490:Comment:6979162013-05-28T20:37:22.284ZAmanda Lhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AmandaL
<p>I have the Citizen, and it easily carries all the things you mention (heck, I reguarly get $50 worth of groceries in mine, in addition to the stuff you list above). It has two main compartments, so if you want to separate your laptop/Note you can just put all the rest of your stuff in the other compartment. I don't think dealing with the weight for a separate laptop compartment on the Buran is necessary, although I wouldn't expect it to make a huge difference - the weight proportioning on my…</p>
<p>I have the Citizen, and it easily carries all the things you mention (heck, I reguarly get $50 worth of groceries in mine, in addition to the stuff you list above). It has two main compartments, so if you want to separate your laptop/Note you can just put all the rest of your stuff in the other compartment. I don't think dealing with the weight for a separate laptop compartment on the Buran is necessary, although I wouldn't expect it to make a huge difference - the weight proportioning on my Citizen is never annoying when it's heavy, so you could probably expect the same from the Buran. It probably just comes down to which you prefer the look of.</p> If you're getting it for the…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-05-28:2211490:Comment:6978532013-05-28T20:00:10.245ZTricolorhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Tricolor
<p>If you're getting it for the buckle stop by a junk yard and swap in a real one. Every time I see a Chrome bag I think how they're trying to be like my grandfather's 76 Plymouth.</p>
<p>If you're getting it for the buckle stop by a junk yard and swap in a real one. Every time I see a Chrome bag I think how they're trying to be like my grandfather's 76 Plymouth.</p> FWIW, I've been to the store…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-05-28:2211490:Comment:6979752013-05-28T19:17:06.369ZAdam Hersteinhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/AdamHerstein
<p>FWIW, I've been to the store a few times and was playing around with the small tool bags, trying to see if my stuff fit. The employees barely bat an eye at me. I think you'll be fine. :-)</p>
<p>FWIW, I've been to the store a few times and was playing around with the small tool bags, trying to see if my stuff fit. The employees barely bat an eye at me. I think you'll be fine. :-)</p> I may have to suck it up and…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-05-28:2211490:Comment:6978432013-05-28T19:10:52.793ZBezhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Bez
<p>I may have to suck it up and go there. I was trying to avoid a Wicker trip, because I'm really down on what it has turned in to. I lived there about 15 years ago, back when it was still a mecca for musicians artists, etc.</p>
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<p>The reco about bringing my stuff with me is actually something I hadn't thought of. I wonder if it is something that the shop employees are used to or if I'll get a bunch of flack...</p>
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<p>While all of the other bags linked are nice and all, I am…</p>
<p>I may have to suck it up and go there. I was trying to avoid a Wicker trip, because I'm really down on what it has turned in to. I lived there about 15 years ago, back when it was still a mecca for musicians artists, etc.</p>
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<p>The reco about bringing my stuff with me is actually something I hadn't thought of. I wonder if it is something that the shop employees are used to or if I'll get a bunch of flack...</p>
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<p>While all of the other bags linked are nice and all, I am really set on a Chrome for my own reasons. A main one for me being the buckle itself. As gimmicky as it may be, and as much as it may just add weight to the bag, I have always loved the look and feel of it.<br/> <br/> <cite>Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/chrome-citizen-or-chrome-buran#2211490Comment697815"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I suggest visiting the Chrome store in Wicker Park and looking at the bags in person. Maybe bring your stuff that you will be carrying and try to fit it into the bags. It's also worth giving <a rel="nofollow" href="http://missionworkshop.com" target="_blank">Mission Workshop</a> a chance too. They founded Chrome way back when, and left to start their own bag company. IMO their bags are better.</p>
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</blockquote> I'm not even a messenger bag…tag:thechainlink.org,2013-05-28:2211490:Comment:6977422013-05-28T18:56:22.889ZKevin C Dormanthttps://thechainlink.org/profile/KevinC
<p>I'm not even a messenger bag fan*, but I won a Mission Workshop bag a couple of years ago, and it is without a doubt, the nicest messenger bag I have ever seen. </p>
<p>*I just don't like to carry stuff on my back.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>J.A.W. 15.08 km said:</cite></p>
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<p>I'm not even a messenger bag fan*, but I won a Mission Workshop bag a couple of years ago, and it is without a doubt, the nicest messenger bag I have ever seen. </p>
<p>*I just don't like to carry stuff on my back.<br/> <br/> <cite>J.A.W. 15.08 km said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/chrome-citizen-or-chrome-buran?page=1&commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A697901&x=1#2211490Comment697901"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>+1 on Mission Workshop bags<br/> <br/> <cite>Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/chrome-citizen-or-chrome-buran#2211490Comment697815"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>I suggest visiting the Chrome store in Wicker Park and looking at the bags in person. Maybe bring your stuff that you will be carrying and try to fit it into the bags. It's also worth giving <a rel="nofollow" href="http://missionworkshop.com" target="_blank">Mission Workshop</a> a chance too. They founded Chrome way back when, and left to start their own bag company. IMO their bags are better.</p>
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