Chrome Bags Giveaway!- 03.17.09
WINNER!!! Janeen in Gainesville, FL
Yes! Giveaway time! We’re giving away 2 Chrome Bags… Here are the two ways to win:
(1) Leave a comment on this post with (a) why you need the weatherproof goodness and (b)which size/color you love most!
(2) TWITTER! Follow @notcot and tweet your favorite size/color with #chromebags in the tweet!
I’ll pick a random winner for each one on Monday (so get those in by Sunday midnight PST)!!!
OK, so moving along, WHY are we giving away Chrome Bags? Well they have a lifetime warranty, seatbelt buckles and straps, and a SECRET POCKET and are totally weatherproof! And that’s just the classic messenger bag… that beat up one in the picture with the rabbid stashed away is my personal one that i’ve had for around 4 years now… that thing will survive about anything and has traveled the world with me… so when Chrome reached out saying they were into NOTCOT, i was absolutely giddy. And together we decided it would be fun to share the love with a giveaway to you!
Their company philosophies sum it up nicely: “Chrome was founded in Boulder, CO by a couple of guys who needed a bag that lasted forever. They began sewing in their garage using the toughest material they could find. A company came out of that with a philosophy of building stuff that would function well in tough conditions and would last a lifetime. There’s not a lot of nonsense in our gear, just materials and construction that serve a purpose and last a lifetime. We stand behind everything we make.” It’s great to see they’ve been expanding the line, working their way into performance apparel and more new bags for 09 in the works… so for now take a peek at the details options on the next page!
There’s something so awesome about a super rugged worn in messenger bag…
Honestly the quick release seatbelt buckle and straps were probably a big detail that first drew me into the brand… but amongst all my travels i ended up zip-tying it out of paranoia that someone could easily push the big red button and there go my laptop and camera ~ either to hit the floor or never be seen again!
Their whole thing about the lining being like a waterproof bucket…. no joke. you can practically take the whole thing out and it velcros into place…
The stash pocket ~ no one would know it was there (unless they know these bags well) ~ i totally forgot i had stashed emergency cash in there on a trip once… found it months later…
For sizing, here’s a look at the different sizes their classic messenger bag comes in…
And a peek at some of the many colors available for the Metropolis…
Here’s a look at the brand new Warsaw!
After 18 months of development, hundreds of miles of ride testing, and countless hours at the sewing machine; we are pleased to introduce the Warsaw. It’s the result of lots of blood and sweat, and thousands of tags on the streets of San Francisco. We believe it’s the finest messenger pack available.
Special thanks to “Souphorse” for devoting countless hours around the design table and serious street testing to ensure we got it right. Dimensions: 24” x 25” 6” flat volume. With cargo, expands up to 5400 cu. in.
# 1000 Denier Cordura Body with 18 oz. Weatherproof Truck Tarp Skeleton
# Airmesh Strap Construction
# Industrial Metal Cam Lock Under Arm Compression Buckles
# 4 Point Compression System with Laser Cut Stainless Steel Hardware
# 8” x 15” Weatherproof External Cargo Pocket
# Full Shoulder Strap Accessory Attachment Belts
# Closed Loop Strap Management
# Outboard Oversized Load Management System
# 3M Reflective Extra Long Compression Strap
# Reinforced 1680 Ballistic Bottom Boot
# 9” x 12” Side Access Weatherproof Document Pocket
# Weatherproof Floating PVC Liner
# Ballistic Nylon Easy Access U Lock Pocket
# Extra Large Weather Shield
# PVC Coated Weatherproof YKK Zippers Throughout
# Ergonomic EVA Compression Molded Back Panel
To see everything Chrome check out their website or stop by their store in SF!
SO… about that giveaway! Here are the two ways to win:
(1) Leave a comment on this post with (a) why you need the weatherproof goodness and (b)which size/color you love most!
(2) TWITTER! Follow @notcot and tweet your favorite size/color with #chromebags in the tweet.
I’ll pick a random winner for each one on Monday (so get those in by Sunday midnight PST)!!!
Pink is the colour of passion
Passion can bring me out in the rain
This is monday morning in Copenhagen, shiny and bright like never! Won’t lie. I might be the last to write..
But, Last night I should have been to school -but I didn’t go cause all the lines on my sketches would be swimming around in my bag. Not good bag.
I would like one of yours mutch better…Metropolis black/pink stripe…Metropolis size…
I don’t want the world, just what I deserve (The Gossip, Gunsn’bombs remix)
----- Belinda 22.03.09 22:53