Chrome Mini Buran 13” Tablet Messenger Bag review

Here’s the world’s shortest review of the Chrome Mini Buran 13” Messenger Bag: This one has it all and is built tough enough to be backed by a lifetime guarantee. This particular bag by Chrome has a special zipper sleeve inside for a tablet up to 13" in size (So basically any tablet). And just look at the list of materials used here: weatherproof Cordura fabric, military-grade tarpaulin liner, EVA foam padding and an industrial-strength Velcro accessory shoulder mounting strap. All this plus an integrated bottle opener? To manufacturers of tablet messenger bags: This is your standard.

Overview

The Chrome Mini Buran might be best described as an accessory containing everything you’d expect in a messenger bag done well – extremely well. In appearance, the Mini Buran is the standard messenger bag large enough to carry any tablet up to 13" in size.

Weatherproof Cordura fabric and military-grade tarpaulin liner make up the Mini Buran messenger bag, and the all-important shoulder mounting strap includes industrial-strength Velcro. The strap may be adjusted and attached together with a quick-release buckle done up in a retro-like seatbelt style. How confident is Chrome that it will all stay together forever? How about a lifetime guarantee provided with every Chrome bag?

On the inside, things get better. The front flap closes and opens with a pair of plastic clip-locks plus a Velcro fastener. When opened, two pockets (one smartphone-sized, the other a zippered pocket for small accessories) and two pen holders are revealed. Behind this zippered pocket is a larger lined pocket and behind *that* is the zipper-enclosed pocket devoted to a laptop or tablet. Finally, on the rear-exterior is another large zipper pocket for storing A4 documents or magazines.

Pros

• 2013 Golden Case Awards winner for Best Messenger Bag
  Made with recycled materials
  Lots of good, spacious pockets
  Weather-resistant coating on exterior

Overall: Amazing

Features

• Integrated padded zipper pocket sleeve fits tablets up to 13” in size
• Weatherproof 1000 denier Cordura fabric outer shell
• Weatherproof military-grade 18 oz. truck tarpaulin liner
• Nylon 69 thread and incorporated YKK zippers
• Industrial strength Velcro accessory shoulder mounting strap
• EVA foam padded shoulder strap with cross-chest load stabilizer
• Iconic quick-release buckle with integrated bottle opener
• Enhanced organizer pockets for work tools
• Front and rear zipper pockets for documents, pens and other accessories
• Mounting loops for caribineer clips and bike lights (sold separately)
• Reflective straps for night visibility
• Capacity: 15 liters (3.96 US gallons)
• Net weight: 48 oz. / 3 lb.

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