Bring back the Imago!

[adalangdon]

Bring back the Imago!

Short answer, because I have an exam tomorrow- but ditto @Mausermama. I wear my messenger bags very high up to prevent crazy shoulder strain and for increased mobility; the QAM is the only way for me to do that and it also lets me swing the bag to the front when I need to access stuff.

[MtnMan]

How much do Imagos tend to sell for an eBay? I won't be able to afford one for my mother for this Christmas, but it would be an interesting thought for the future.

[adalangdon]

How much do Imagos tend to sell for an eBay? I won't be able to afford one for my mother for this Christmas, but it would be an interesting thought for the future.

$140-$150-ish . . . based on the past couple of months.

[meekasmom]

new was $90 but resale is $150? whoa.

[Orangeboys]

new was $90 but resale is $150? whoa.

All that Imago-love out there has to go somewhere...

[MtnMan]

That's what a new Parental Unit goes for... Maybe it's just me, but the Parental Unit strikes me as being the Imago's cousin. Maybe if there is a "Return of the Imago" someday, it might borrow a thing or two from the Parental Unit.

[meekasmom]

I may be alone here, but I think the PU looks funny. It's just a weird shape. I am more of square, rectangle person I guess. And it is NOT an imago. nope. no way. However, I should add: I am digging the DLBC in the meantime. it is wonderful in form and function. Fits just enough and if not, then its big sister, the Pilot comes out.

[adalangdon]

It's just a weird shape.

When I first saw the video, I was reminded of this:

[monkeylady]

Wow! Where is this? Guatemala? Peru?

[adalangdon]

Wow! Where is this? Guatemala? Peru?

Lake Titicaca on the Peru/Bolivia border~

[monkeylady]

Never mind the shape of the PU...ah boat...the scenery is stunning and the oarsman so colorful.

[MtnMan]

Funny you should mention a boat... From the first time I saw an image of the Imago on this site, I thought it was shaped (much more vaguely, but recognizably) like a boat as well.

[GoStanford]

Reminds me of a wonton - with corners poking up. This is similar in shape to the giveaway diaper bag we got in the hospital. The slouchy shape and tension were well-balanced; it was easy to zip open with one hand to retrieve clothing or small items. Looking forward to seeing how the PU works.

[blusquid]

What I'd like to see in the Imago V2:

1.Capacity around 15-16 litres
- To differentiate from all the other ~13 litre messenger type bags TB already has. It also seems to be a gap from the DLBC/Pilot/PU up to the next size which is currently the Ego (unless I've overlooked one)
- Having used a Crumpler Wonder Weenie (now called the Barney Rustle Blanket) at 12.5 litres (not sure if they use the same measurement methodology as TB), there are enough occasions where I wish it was a little bigger e.g. Fit a 15" laptop

2. Nylon/parapack 'back' (the side that comes in contact with your body) - As per the bottom portion of the Synapse for example (doesn't necessarily have to be padded), so it's gentle on clothes

3. Padded grab handle (or ultra-suede handle wrap, which I could also use for my Synapse hehe)

4. Clip on shoulder strap so it's transferable when using on location and packed in a main bag such as the Aeronaut or TS

5. Other nice to haves:
- zippered rear pocket at the bottom to allow pass through on a roller bag
- removable reflective strip and/or light attachment point
- quick access horizontal pocket (a la DLBC)
- zippered main pocket (but still have the flap)

Not sure practically speaking if these can all be done together but I'll just throw them out there anyway

[quacksalve]

I would buy another Imago. Maybe two if it was in Verde!!