Friday, January 18, 2008

PHWOARR!

Ordered a Chrome backpack and just received it yesterday. It is GARGANTUOUS.
I don't know what CAN'T fit in there.


Extra hook-straps to secure
big packages


First impression when I took it out of the box was, oh lord, what have I done.
It is much bigger than how it looks on the Chrome website.
Top portion is similar to Chrome's Messenger sling bags.

The Good
Lots of pockets to put your stuff. One or two secret stash pockets too.
Stitch work is top class, as you would expect from Chrome.
Zippers look like they could hold your weight.
Well water-proofed. What is in stays in, what is out stays out.
Buckles and straps look bomb-proof.
Looks as if it could last you a lifetime. Or surpass your lifetime.

The Bad
No key clip for easy location.
No dedicated hook for blinker.
All that industrial strength stuff makes it rather heavy.

In My Opinion..
The Chrome Backbone is not that practical for daily-use.
Unless you are a courier of course.
But even so, you'd need to be transporting big parcels.
Too big and clumsy if you use it for normal purposes.
Would recommend it's smaller brother, the Ranchero.
But still, a damn cool bag to have!





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