Is the shoulder strap wide and well-padded,? I take the Metro, and this is a bone for me with other bags.
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Quite honestly, I use the hand grips because I find all shoulder straps made from this fabric to be slippery. But the shoulder strap is quite long, adjustable on both sides of the padded portion, and about 1 1/2 inches wide. The padded portion is 10-12 inches long and is in the center of the overall strap, and is slightly curved; the padding is maybe 3/8" thick. I take a commuter train and two subways to work, and this works well for me. Hope this helps!
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The portion of the strap that would be on your shoulder is about 2.75" wide. The strap does have some padding in the shoulder area of the strap. It is not heavily padded but I think has sufficient padding. I don't use my bag daily since my laptop is used mostly in my home. So I haven't used it the way you do during your commute to work.
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It's not padded. It's a standard webbed cotton strap. I carry it cross chested with a Canon D60 and a 18-135 lens and a few other accessories and it doesn't weigh me down or dig into my shoulder.
703080
No, it's too heavy and too bulky. Spend a little more and get a higher quality bag.
380596
I have a padded shoulder strap. I looks like you could also hang it off your backpack.
832306
Truthfully, I bought several Built bags at the same time so have not used this one, but plan to this fall. I just tried putting the straps over my shoulder and while I could get them on the shoulder, it was tight and I doubt I would do it often. The bag is quite large--bigger than I expected when ordering, but I like the style for the fall and winter. As mentioned, I have two other Built computer bags in more traditional briefcase styles. Hope this is of some help to you.
1321769
I carried this on my shoulder for 2 trips with no problems. I love this bag!
1951727
I think you would be OK, but agree that the height is critical. I have found that the shoulder straps stitching could be better.. all in all, not a bad bag..
92417
I personally liked the metro bag because the actual pump cimes out easily. I could set it on the table in front of me or next to me on th couch. I also felt the metro was a roomier bag for all of the other things you need to have with you.
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Yes. I don't commute on a bike either and the bag is very comfortable to wear while walking or standing. Assuming that you wear it with the strap across your chest, and not hanging off your shoulder. The strap is very easy to adjust even while you wear it, it's one of the very nice features of all Timbuk2 bags. If you find that the bag is not sitting on your lower back or hip correctly, you can just adjust on the go.
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unless your carrying around a camera with a big lens attached, and another big lens as a spare then yes this bag is probably a little to big for the city I also find that my batteries and lens cover slide all over the place in the main compartment. I'll use it at the Racetrack and when birding.
650781
It's plenty long for shoulder carrying. I bought it for my granddaughter, so not sure if it's adjustable, but I think it is. Bag has plenty of pockets for accessories and other extras. I was very impressed with the quality.
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It is not padded. Though it's a pretty wide strap. 2 1/2 inches give or take. I wore it more messenger style than as a purse.
611009
As a guy, I feel (and think) I look fine carrying this bag. It seems more sporty than anything. I am more than happy that I bought this bag and carry it around everywhere I go, just in case something picture worthy pops out. That being said, I still call it my murse. :)
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It's prety big I think it will work for you !! Really nice bag btw well made for 25 bucks really trendy thoug !!
35502
Yes, there's some padding on the straps but it's not super thick. I can carry all my dive gear in the bag comfortably.
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I can comfortably sling it onto my shoulder but not across my body... Look at the two pictures that show a man and a woman using the bag, you can see exactly how long the strap is
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It's a little on the large side, but I have room in my backpack for that, a liter of water, fruit, a Kindle, and other stuff. If there is a space problem, it does come with a(n) (un)cool shoulder strap.