More bag stories from those who put their bags to work. Riders, makers, always on the move—carrying their lives from point A to wherever’s next. The scuffs, tears, and patches are proof of the miles and moments along the way.
Keep reading. And if your bag’s got a story, send it across, we’re all ears.
story 1 | volume 3 | @c_code2
You know my Chrome bag.
My friend. My shadow.
My steady friend beside the spinning wheels of time.
There are many like it—
but this one is mine.
It’s more than zippers and weatherproof seams,
more than straps worn smooth by miles—
It’s the keeper of countless morning thoughts
and the witness to wild skies.
It’s seen it all:
the bright, clear dawns when life felt easy,
when the road stretched out like a promise
and freedom hummed in my chain.
Laptop. Snacks. A jacket for just in case—
everything simple,
everything in place.
But also the days when the wind bit back,
when the rain came sideways,
when the snow stung like truth.
Through every storm,
my bag held strong—
a quiet fortress against the world’s wrong.
On epic adventures,
it carried the essentials:
an extra sandwich, a multi-tool,
a handful of faith in the road ahead.
When layers came off or piled on,
it never questioned, never faltered—it just forged on.
Through a journey's mud and endless rain,
it bore the grit and weight without complain.
Each scuff and scar: a story,
each tear: a badge of loyalty earned.
Even when flesh hit pavement — a moment gone wrong—
Torn, but not broken.
It held on.
I remember that thunderstorm—
a wall of cold rain.
The sky cracked open.
and down it all came.
Somehow, through it all,
the bag stayed sane
“You’ve got this,” it seemed to say.
“I’ve got you.”
Now, I ride—
it rides with me.
down roads still untraveled— it rides with me,
a friend unspoken but always there-
it rides with me.
My companion made of miles and trust.
Through rain-soaked mornings and frozen resolve,
My small victories— it bore witness to it all.
My Chrome bag
scuffed, scarred, steadfast— is proof that the things we rely on can become part of who we are.
Always ready.
Always loyal.
Always home.
story 2 | volume 3 | @juleaguilar
Hi Chrome! My name is Jule and this is my Chrome Industries bag story.
I bought my very first Kadet last July 2, 2021 and I've been using it as my daily bag. I used it to photo shoots, long rides, trail rides, errands and my daily night ride. I've placed different items in it and there are times where I maximized its 9L capacity and even used the straps outside the bag to carry more stuff like a jacket, a handle bar and my helmet.
Sadly, the reflective panel came off last December 13, 2024 and I had to cut it off. The latest issue I had with it was when the zipper opened by itself after I placed so many things inside the bag and the zipper got stretched. I'm still using the bag until today and I'm planning to use it until it gives up because I believe in Chrome's quality bag that lasts for years.
I also have a citizen messenger bag that I use when I need to carry more stuff. It protected my gears from the rain and is very reliable when carrying heavy loads. I also have two shoes from Chrome in which one of them gave up already and the other is about to give up as well. I've been a huge fan of Chrome Industries and I'll continue supporting you guys. Thank you!
story 3 | volume 3 | @bigds_shizzle
Hey, my name is Dima. I’m from Germany. I’m a graphic designer, illustrator and I did some street photography. Back in 2017 I bought my first Chrome messenger bag. It’s a beast! Since than I’m carrying it almost daily. Okay not daily cause over the years I bought two backpacks as well from chrome. But I still return to the messenger. It’s perfect for my everyday life, it’s durable and just perfect as it is.
I love your products, I love your brand, keep going and I keep shopping! Thanks for staying true to you core since 30 years!
Wrapping up Volume 3
Huge thanks to everyone who’s shared their bag stories with us so far. Seeing how you put your bags to work out there never gets old. More stories are always on the way—consider this an open road.
Got a bag with a story? We want to hear it. Reach out anytime at support@chromeindustries.com. We’re here for the ride.
