The Minimass Bag from Patagonia balances the need to carry day-to-day vitals with the desire to stay light and move freely. It's sized to hold the basics: lunch, phone, keys, a book or two, plus a stuffable rain shell. The main compartment is padded and has a drop pocket that secures with a hook-and-loop tab, a mesh pocket for visibility, a padded electronics pocket, pen sleeves and a secure zippered pocket. An outside sleeve carries a water bottle. The large weather-shedding front flap features a zip pocket, a reflective panel and a mount for a bike light. The no-slip shoulder strap is fully adjustable. Made of a tough yet lightweight 600-denier recycled polyester with a slick 200-denier polyester liner; both are coated with polyurethane and have a Deluge DWR (durable water repellent) finish.
Purchase USD$45 or more and get free shipping. The Patagonia Minimass Bag is available through Altrec.com.
A great little bag
It is a well made messenger bag. Even though the shoulder strap is not padded, it did not bother me since it is so light. The only problem for me was that the bag was too small. You can put an iPad and a few magazines and that is about it. You may want to look at Patagonia's Half Mass bag (20 L vs. 10 L for mini mass) if you are planning to carry more.
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