Frag Out! Magazine
Issue link: https://fragout.uberflip.com/i/1150145
IN LOTOS HANDS I am sure many of you had those deep considerations: pack or shoulder bag, bag or waistpack, waistpack or shopping bag, etc. It all starts when you are thinking "what do I need it for". Some people prefer overloaded pack, some wants their "heavy on one side" shoulder bag, some want shopping bag. Choice is yours; I've decided to choose Arc'teryx LEAF Courier 15 Messenger Bag. Take a deep breath and forget technical aspects, designs, fabric for a moment or two. These were already listed in the article above. I want this bag and want to share my feedback about it. I am not using Courier 15 for month or two or even eight. I carry it longer, often and harder. No mercy for it. But hey, it still looks almost like new. Rugged, unbeatable, well-designed. Time didn't affect it at all. Of course, I had to clean it couple of times to get rid of dirt but is still has this "one- million-dollar look". It's mind blowing piece of gear worth every penny. It could be your work tool and may even save your life. That's what the Courier 15 is. For the first sight, the bag is uber-causal, grey man stuff. Blends in with user, blends in with environment. It's gone. And that was the whole idea behind it. To be discreet as phuck. You can be messenger, you can be dealer, whatever disguise you need. Courier 15 looks like "every random" modern waterproof bike messenger bag with fully sealed and taped body and wide shoulder strap. Well, that "random" piece is a premium product. After months of use, there are no snags, tears, cut or unsealed seams. Nothing wrong. Nada. Zip. All intact. The front pocket I use the most frequently. Zipper is smooth, no dings. The keyring is still there. Inside, bag works as it worked. I've decided to leave the padded sleeve inside to support the structure plus I really dig idea of two compartments, to keep the things separated. Sometimes, mostly during EQUIPMENT