Can you comfortably wear this bag low(lower back/hip)? I will be using the bag for non-bike commuting
40259
Yes . That is exactly the way I wear it and I am a small person. I do not use it for biking. I have a old small bag and decided to buy this custom new small size bag which is a little bit larger having more room which is great for traveling and walking around. I picked the colors so it took a couple extra days to get. I do love it and glad that I purchased my second bag from Timbuk2
40260
Yes. I ride a bus and I walk down the isle without knocking someone in the head.
40261
It's feels awkward when I where it on my hip but it is comfortable on my lower back.
40262
Yes. I don't commute on a bike either and the bag is very comfortable to wear while walking or standing. Assuming that you wear it with the strap across your chest, and not hanging off your shoulder. The strap is very easy to adjust even while you wear it, it's one of the very nice features of all Timbuk2 bags. If you find that the bag is not sitting on your lower back or hip correctly, you can just adjust on the go.
849074
Yes it is. I'm 5'5" and only have strap extended maybe half then distance that it can go and the bag sits on my thigh when worn cross body
1761726
Absoltely not. The bag sits lower than your thighs - more at knee level - but it does not rub against your knees either. It is not a concern. The bag is as wide as or maybe a bit larger, depending on your frame, as the top tube of your bike. It does not get in your way. However, I would recomend a back of saddle bag instead if you do not have many things to carry, as the bag kind of clutters up the look of the bike. If you are not concerned about that, it's a great bag!
567978
I actually ride my bike with this bag slung across my shoulder/back. It, for me, is all about how tight you make the straps. Also... strap goes on opposite shoulder from bag... but I suspect you already know that. Same shoulder? With just about any bag on same side as strap... there is good chance you'll have slippage...
1057823
only with the side pockets the main mesh its tight squeeze but possible. but too tight for easy access.it held supplies for a 105 mile bike ride no problem nuk tablets power bars and tools with a patch kit.over all not a bad forward bag and for the price it is worth it.
1951727
I think you would be OK, but agree that the height is critical. I have found that the shoulder straps stitching could be better.. all in all, not a bad bag..
1172707
Yes...but you may need to lay it sideways in the removable camera/lens pouch. The bag is very comfortable to wear and doesn't look like a camera bag. Camera and lenses/external flash unit easily accessible.
1712199
I think that under occasional use it would be a great bag. I was using it for daily commuting and it seemed to to not hold up under such frequent use.
255885
No. The strap has a quick shorter/longer clasp that is nice for when you want to have it against your back for carrying. But it would not suffice for biking because it could easily come undone. I like the older style strap better it had a clasp that locked it in place.
573931
It would probably be tight. I use this bag to carry my iPad and all of it's accessories.
197258
Probably don't want to. A co-worker has one similar and his bag is loose, kind of wobbly... Its from caring too many things in it. Its a small, tight little bag for just the small stuff. I carry my MacBook Pro 13", iPad 10", external HD, Mouse and a few styluses. Anything more is too much.
2071010
You can definitely carry it on your back but I don't know if on a bicycle as it may be too long.
332542
It is very comfy for biking. The side pockets are designed horribly though and any water bottle would fall out. There is a spot for a water bag though.
769238
I would not suggest it....I wear it inside out already as the bags of sand are hard against my body. I would go with wts around the waist if possible....better to carry on the hips than shoulders anyways.
355498
If someone sets it up properly for you, it will not hurt your back. I have a bad hip and cannot take much pressure on it and the bike is good. The handle bars come towards the rider. Good luck. It is a lovely bike. Have you considered toe smaller version of the bike? It may work better. My shorter friend has it, she loves it.
321925
As a user of this excellent bag and a cyclist, I think not. This is more of a sling briefcase than a backpack for biking
1612798
With a heavy load it might become uncomfortable, I keep about 25 lbs (Almost 11 kg) worth of stuff in mine normally, that includes the 3L camelbak (Which weights about 8 lb's full). I can wear it a long time without issue. I'd say one of the reasons I got it was because if I needed something it's mega easy to access. I've not felt need to switch shoulders like with my old messenger bag. The strap is wide and padded a bit. But your hip shares the weight, not enough to be uncomfortable or to put your back at risk of pain or unnecessary stress.