Distinguished by an interchangeable strip, the Ego is a mid-size messenger bag that mediates among
the ID and Super Ego; it's bigger than
the ID, but smaller than the Super Ego. If you've desired a Super Ego but found it to be
just too big, the Ego is the bag for you.
On the front flap of the Ego is an interchangeable strip of fabric available in over
19 different colors and materials that allows you to customize the color combination of
your bag. One strip is included with your Ego, and extra strips are available
to fit your changing styles or even your mood. For more information on the strips,
check out the grey shaded box on the left side of this page.
The Ego rides your shoulder with the Tom Bihn Standard Shoulder Strap, a
1—1/2" wide heavy nylon webbing strap with a comfortable wide foam pad that
won't slip off your shoulder and is designed to conform to your shoulder and back.
For an extra $15.00, you have the option of switching out the Standard Shoulder
Strap and pad and replacing it with the Absolute Shoulder Strap. The Absolute
Shoulder Strap, which combines a soft, durable neoprene pad with comfortable
stretch backing, has a unique patented internal control-stretch system that has
given it a well-earned reputation as the one of the best shoulder straps available.
Under the front flap, on both the right and the left, are YKK #8 Uretek "splash-proof" zippered
pockets that are accessible with the flap open or closed. On top of these zippered pockets are
two open-top wallet sized pockets. All zippered pockets on the Ego
feature strong, easy-to-grab zipper pulls. On either side of the zippered pockets are
small stretch-mesh pockets with an open top that are great for storing pens.
Behind the zippered pockets is a large open pouch that spans the width of the bag and features organizer pockets for your pens, PDA, iPod,
and wallet as well as a key snap for your keys on both the left and right sides of the pouch.
Behind the front flap and pouch is the zippered main compartment, so you don't have to un-buckle the
main flap closure to access your laptop and other stuff. This large compartment closes with a #10 YKK
Uretek "splash-proof" zipper and comes with removable Annex clips inside designed to secure the
optional Horizontal Brain Cell hard-sided laptop case against the back panel of the bag.
The Horizontal Brain Cell is available in eight different sizes and provides the ultimate in laptop protection with soft,
thick foam padding, hard, corrugated plastic walls, and a suspension system.
We recommend using our Laptop Bag Fit Guide to determine which size of Horizontal Brain
Cell is right for your laptop.
The back and bottom of the main compartment of the Ego are padded, and they are the perfect place
for your files or books.
On the left and right sides of the bag are unobtrusive water bottle pockets; they have compression
straps so you can snug them down when not in use.
The back exterior of the Ego features an open flat back pocket perfect for even the thickest magazines or
newspapers, and a removable 1 1/2" webbing waist strap for extra stability when you're on your bike
(motor or push).
The handle is constructed of Ballistic nylon - wrapped around high-quality, 0.5" thick Poron® foam
— with a "just right" center of gravity so that you'll carry the Ego as effortlessly as a
typical briefcase.
For added visibility when using the Ego while on your bike, we offer the optional Cat Eye™ reflector which
can be attached to the front of the bag on one of the webbing strips that secure the interchangeable
front strip in place.