I have been carrying the Imago for a while now and it is a terrific bag. However it is sometimes larger than I want. So I thought I'd try out the Cafe bags.
As a short person (5'2"), I found the Large Cafe Bag to be awkward to wear comfortably. I had thought about using it for an upcoming conference because it would easily fit my laptop, peripherals, binders and any others things I needed to carry, but after trying it out I realized that I should just use the Imago I already have for that purpose. I think part of this is because I am so short, and have proportionally short arms, and the LCB is too deep for me. Another consideration is that the Imago stands up on its own, whereas the LCB seems to need propping up or to be slung over the back of a chair. Particularly at a conference, I prefer to have a bag that can be placed at my feet, but remains upright. So goodbye, LCB!
However for a daily carry bag to work, I like the Medium Cafe Bag very much. It's the perfect size, and it is easier for me to walk with it in crowded places without accidentally whacking people. I ordered it in Olive/Wasabi, which suits most of the outfits I wear, and also Black/Steel. They are both keepers. For me, these are also sized right to use on the weekend, or for hiking, without feeling like I'm dragging along a full-sized messenger bag. It can fit my Kindle, iPhone, money and wallet, point and shoot camera, basic toiletries, convertible shopping bag, a few papers, a tiny notebook, and keys in it.
Hope this helps someone, maybe another shorter-than-average person trying to make up their mind.
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As a short person (5'2"), I found the Large Cafe Bag to be awkward to wear comfortably. I had thought about using it for an upcoming conference because it would easily fit my laptop, peripherals, binders and any others things I needed to carry, but after trying it out I realized that I should just use the Imago I already have for that purpose. I think part of this is because I am so short, and have proportionally short arms, and the LCB is too deep for me. Another consideration is that the Imago stands up on its own, whereas the LCB seems to need propping up or to be slung over the back of a chair. Particularly at a conference, I prefer to have a bag that can be placed at my feet, but remains upright. So goodbye, LCB!
However for a daily carry bag to work, I like the Medium Cafe Bag very much. It's the perfect size, and it is easier for me to walk with it in crowded places without accidentally whacking people. I ordered it in Olive/Wasabi, which suits most of the outfits I wear, and also Black/Steel. They are both keepers. For me, these are also sized right to use on the weekend, or for hiking, without feeling like I'm dragging along a full-sized messenger bag. It can fit my Kindle, iPhone, money and wallet, point and shoot camera, basic toiletries, convertible shopping bag, a few papers, a tiny notebook, and keys in it.
Hope this helps someone, maybe another shorter-than-average person trying to make up their mind.
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[Oops! Meant to put this in the Reviews section. If a moderator wants to move it feel free.]
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