ChromeIndustries Kadet Max Messenger Bag – Crossbody Sling Backpack for Men and Women w/Quick Release Buckle

The Chrome Cadet Max Sling Bag not only stands as a testament to the brand’s dedication to creating durable, stylish, and practical urban gear but also reaffirms my trust and satisfaction in Chrome’s products. As someone who owns several products from their lineup, I can attest to the consistent quality and thoughtfulness in design that Chrome brings to the table, and the Cadet Max is no exception.What sets the Cadet Max apart, in my experience, is its unparalleled suitability for frequent travelers, especially those on business trips. Its compact size belies a surprisingly spacious interior, making it the perfect personal carry-on item that fits neatly under airplane seats or in overhead compartments. The bag’s organizational features however are minimal. That is an issue for me because I have multiple other smaller bags that have all of my computer gear, well organized that are easily stowed inside. The inclusion of a padded laptop sleeve is generous in size and allows for my MacBook and iPad to be well protected. All things combined the travel experience is significantly easier than anything I’ve had before.Moreover, the robust construction of the Cadet Max guarantees that it can endure the demands of travel without showing signs of wear and tear, ensuring that it remains a reliable travel companion for a long time. Its sleek, professional appearance also complements the business traveler’s wardrobe, making it a versatile choice for various travel scenarios.In light of its exceptional design, functionality, and durability, coupled with my own positive experiences with Chrome’s range of products, I highly recommend the Cadet Max Sling Bag to anyone who frequently travels. Whether for business or leisure, this bag offers a seamless blend of style, convenience, and protection for your essentials, making every journey more enjoyable and stress-free.

Comfortable and Durable quality messenger bag. This is my daily use bag for when im going to work to hold my personalt items. Also use when leaving the house, spending the night out somewhere or just bringing stuff somewhere. Plenty of room for some clothes a laptop, or even just a bugout bag. Can be used for school or office work, plenty of room for whatever you need to use it for.

Nice bag, decent construction, but pretty simple for almost 140 bucks. The tag states "removable" cross body, but it is sewn in, no way to remove that I can tell, pretty poor design/quality control on such and expensive bag. Also looks like someone used the bottle opener prior to shipping as it was scratched even though it was wrapped on arrival. Not much of a "feature" anyway. Decent pocket selections inside (two half page, two quarter page and a couple pen slots. Bottle pocket in the main compartment. Main compartment fits my business portfolio, just barely. I do wish the laptop compartment itself had more padding, but it fit my 15.6" Dell laptop so that nice. Overall a nice bag, but pricey in it category and size due to the slick branding.UPDATE: Cross Body strap DOES come off. It almost feels as if you're going to break it to get it off. The square plastic ring nearest the body of the bag has a space in it which you can force the strap into. Feel carefully with your fingers to find the space.

This bag is amazing in every way! Quality, form, function, and capacity. I needed a midsized bag for youth travel sports that wasn't going to be a dedicated camera bag and wasn't just a big clunky backpack. Having some old Chrome bags, I knew what to roughly expect. But as with all chrome bags, they don't hit a peak until after a few uses.I transferred my mixed camera gear, a GoPro and it's case of attachments, a tool wrap, and some extra back ups all into it. Plenty of places, pockets, and organization inside to keep everything in place and still hold shape and ride comfortably. My 15" Chromebook fits perfectly into the space provided and rides great against my back.As use went on and the bag relaxed, it just seemed to feel better and less stiff. In a way, relaxing to is new life and journey. I've added some storage bags as a way to compartmentalize my gear, and even with mixed brands and different sizes, it just seems to hold everything right where it needs to be and does it looking incredible without taking up anymore space then needed!Might even but a second as a spare!

Contrary to some of the reviews on here, the shoulder strap is 100% removable and reversible, and is not sewn in. It just takes some patience and it’s a little finicky but the top seatbelt is connected to the actual bag and it just slots into the plastic bit on the shoulder. Bag is as comfortable as a lot of herschel and jansport backpacks I’ve owned, and holds a lot of my daily essentials. I wouldnt take it as a carry on for traveling though, and would still prefer a traditional backpack for that use case. But for everyday it’s perfect.

Exactly what I needed for riding around on my e-bike. The perfect amalgamation of a sling and a messenger bag! Comfortable and very durable quality. Highly recommend it!

My partner uses this bag regularly and has since I bought it. It’s fairly spacious, able to fit a (I believe) 15” laptop or a wide variety of items including a 32oz water bottle with no trouble. The strap length is adjustable and very long, so my partner is able to wear it just as comfortably at a 37” chest as I am at a 50” chest!My only complaint about it would be that it isn’t really possible to switch what shoulder it goes over unless you want to wear it on your front.I’m very happy with both the Chrome Industries bags I’ve purchased (this and the Kadet Mini, which I bought used) even at the price point.

One of the best sling bags I have ever owned!