I was at the local Wal-Mart today and decided to see what was available in shoulder bags.

They have a pretty decent selection, and I found one that was not too feminine looking, slightly bigger than the Eddie Bauer I currently carry, and less than $10.00.

Granted these bags can't match the abuse handling factor of Maxpeditions or the other manufacturers of high end bags designed for kick ass use, but you can buy 10 to 15 of them and probably still have some left over in your estate when you die.

I like the good heavy duty stuff, the lifetime warranties, and the association of owning kick ass equipment, but when you talk 10 or more times the price, I really have to consider the practical aspects and how much use this rather easy going civilian is going to put these bags through.

Bountyhunter