So I recently purchased my Mission Workshop "Vandal" bag, with the DELUXE waist belt, and not only am I satisfied, but I have a near death experience counteracted by the bag. Yes, thats right friends, this bag actually SAVED my life as well as helping me carry books, folders, and computer for my daily 32 miles of commuting.
So here's the deal, on my way back from school last thursday when an Inattentive young driver hit me and I was thrown off my bike. From this point, I am not exactly sure what happened, as I blacked out, but from the information given to me by the driver and the doctor at the ER what happened was something along these lines:
I was going east bound on santa monica, when a west bound driver decides to make a left turn, and not yield to oncoming traffic, long story short, I hit my head, cracking my LAS helmet in half and landing directly on my back. Not only was my back saved, and in fine condition for a 'fairly' high speed collision, but my computer, witch was in the biggest pocket of the bag, and all of the contents inside were completely unharmed.
This bag is totally awesome, aside from the huge amount of extra space, compacted in such a small bag, it looks and feels great while riding.
Very impressed with this bag and only have three suggestions for Mission Workshop to improve on.
1. there is no good spot for a u lock other that in the actual bag. i.e. an exterior u lock holder would be great.
2. if you are wearing a helmet with the bag, it is pretty difficult to lift your head up completely when in a low position (although this is to be expected with any roll top or large bag)
3. Weight. It is a bit heavy and if you can make it lighter without compromising the integrity that would be great!
- sincerely yours .crash_bandicoot.
Jon De Carlo
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