Monday, December 20, 2010

Messenger bag learning curve

I wasn't happy with my simple D ring one inch wide strap on my black lizard messenger bag. A tail of strap was left hanging that didn't look good at all.  So I examined some bags and realized I needed a "thingy" I eventually learned was called a triglide! Triglides are not easy to find in Bellingham, WA.  REI may have them, but not the corresponding rectangular ring that goes with it.  Also, I decided I wanted metal and REI only has black plastic. So...the search was on!  I found two stores that carry all kinds of webbing and hardware for the bag maker: Countrybrookdesign.com and Strapworks.com.  I easily found 1.5 inch webbing in different colors and the same size triglides and rectangle rings!  I think my bag is much nicer now.

D ring strap
Triglide and rectangle ring wider strap

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