Chrome Industries 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!

I have been on a partial search for a bag that REALLY works for me. This bag doesn’t disappoint. I use it for work to carry my laptop between remote and in person. Sometimes with a change of clothes if im going to my gfs afterwards. Fits everything snug, but manageable. Good build quality. The buckle is nice. Good storage. I reccomend.

I was looking for a new daily bag. That's everything I carry perfectly waterproof manages to hold a full size Galaxy. S tab 9 plus as well as a folder notebook speaker. Small med kit and pen specials and lunch. Love, the colors and the durability of the material would highly recommend for a daily bag, I did add some modifications

I got this as an upgrade over my old Chrome Industries Kadet. Needed something bigger to carry a bigger mirrorless camera (previous camera was RIcoh GR and Sony RX100) and diaper/wipes/snacks for my toddler, and bring my 14" laptop for when i go into the office. The kadet Max checks all of the boxes. The only room for improvement is some padding for my camera, but the laptop sleeve offers lots of padding.if you're thinking about the Kadet Max, then this is the bag for you if you need to carry lots of stuff with room to spare. If you need some mild padding, look at purse inserts that are like 14-15" long and 4" wide, and it fits perfectly in the kadet Max and helps offer some more padding and additional internal organization.