Chrome Pawn Rolltop Backpack
Chrome, best known for their messenger bags, has something in the backpack department worth looking into, the Chrome Pawn, which is an all-purpose pack that sports a seam-sealed and roll tight waterproof compartment.
This cycling friendly backpack is made of a fabric with 1000 denier Cordura outer shell with 18 oz. seam-sealed truck tarp liner all the way from Chico, California, USA. The bag’s flat dimensions are 18” wide, 19” high, 6” deep. It also sports Laser-cut unbreakable stainless steel hardware with external wet-dry pockets and daisy chain lash points.
The comfy Chrome Pawn backpack is laptop compatible, up to 15.4”, but it does not, however, have any integrated laptop sleeve. The bag’s typical haul may include 24 beers, a bag of ice, change of clothes, personal belongings and even your lunch. It currently fetches for $160.00.
I just bought this bag about two weeks ago and have to say I enjoy it a lot. I also have a Chrome Citizen, which is their medium messenger back. I find the Pawn to be far more comfortable than my Citizen bag and probably will use it more than the messenger once I get it back from Chrome, since I had them send it out to California for warranty repair. It distributes the weight evenly and makes it almost feel like you have nothing on your back. I use it daily since I commute to work by bike. My normal load I carry everyday is two pairs of shoes, dress and tennis, dress clothes, gym clothes, and lunch. Even with all of this I never feel like the backpack is all that heavy or cumbersome. If your messengering I would recommend you go down to a bike shop that carries Chrome or a Chrome store and give the pack a try. At the Chrome store they’ll have things you will be able to put in the bag to see how it sits on you with weight.