Citizen 24L Messenger

4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
33
Sale price$165.00 USD

Citizen 24L Messenger

Sale price$165.00 USD
4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
33
Color: Black
Size:15L24L

The Citizen 24L is the messenger that started it all, now upgraded with a built-in laptop sleeve and swappable buckle closure. Classic Chrome style that you can customize your way.

Free US shipping over $110 and 30-day returns.

Chrome bags carry a Lifetime Warranty.



A guy skateboarding with the Citizen on his back

The Citizen Messenger. Upgraded.

Level Up

In Fall 2024, the Citizen Messenger got a full upgrade. Guided by user feedback, we took the iconic 24L bag to the next level with smart new features. Tech carry was most important—a zippered front laptop pocket keeps your gear close. Next up: the option for left or right shoulder carry, a quick-grab handle, and swappable buckle technology, done. We even lightened things up with a recycled auto-glass liner. Same heritage, smarter design—always pushing forward.

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Volume

24 Liters

20 Liters

15 Liters

Water Resistance

Weather resistant

Weather resistant

Waterproof

Device Fit

Up to 15", padded

Up to 16", padded

Up to 14", padded

Swappable Buckle

Yes, LG

No

Yes, LG

Citizen 24L Messenger Reviews

4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
Based on 33 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 23 Total 4 star reviews: 3 Total 3 star reviews: 3 Total 2 star reviews: 2 Total 1 star reviews: 2
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33 reviews
  • Jonathan M.
    Verified Buyer
    Product Standouts Good Capacity, Comfortable, Durable, Padded Laptop Sleeve, Adjustable Fit
    1 week ago
    Product Standouts Good Capacity, Comfortable, Durable, Padded Laptop Sleeve, Adjustable Fit
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Goldilocks Messenger

    Not too small. Not too big.

    Just right for a two day trip, carrying a laptop, clothes, and toiletries. The perfect carry-on size, but also a really comfortable sling.

  • Ryan M.
    Verified Buyer
    Product Standouts Weatherproof, Durable, Easy Access
    2 weeks ago
    Product Standouts Weatherproof, Durable, Easy Access
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Pretty good but not perfect

    I got this bag because I wanted to down size from the 40L REI backpack I've been using for work for the past few years. I've been looking at this and the Buran 3 but the redesigen Citizen with the front pockets won me over. It's durable and I see many years of use out of it. I knew that going from a 40L to this 24L would greatly limit what I could carry but that was the point in getting this bag. However, I think if it were a bit bigger it would be perfect (for me) either 27L or maybe 30L. I keep my 48oz Nalgene wide mouth water bottle, my padded luch bag and a 12oz can energy drink and a flannel in it. That's it, not really a lot but that seems to be the capacity. If I want to put in a sweatshirt instead of the flannel the flap will not close enough to use the velcro so luckily it has the two buckles. The two front pockets are nice but they are pretty flat so you're limited in what you can put in them, I thought they were more spacious than what they are. In one pocket I have my Czech pouch" that contains an Anker power bank, a charging block for the wall, 2 cords, 2 pairs of earbuds and a few pens. The other pocket has a eyeglasses case, keys for work, and a few smaller random things. I plan on getting some kind of pouch that I can atatch to the strap for storing a few smaller things that take up space in the pockets. The padded part of the strap that goes over your shoulder seems to fit (me) oddly. The buckle for the under arm strap is almost too high up on the shoulder…

  • Kegan G.
    Verified Buyer
    3 weeks ago
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Not for me

    Good construction but overall the shoulder strap isn't secure and once loaded with water bottle and lunch bag it completely slides off shoulder. Already sent back for return processing.

  • Glenn W.
    Verified Buyer
    Product Standouts Comfortable, Good Capacity, Durable, Weatherproof, Versatile
    3 weeks ago
    Product Standouts Comfortable, Good Capacity, Durable, Weatherproof, Versatile
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Chrome messenger bag

    I had my last Chrome bag for over a decade and love my new bag! Went a size bigger and it is awesome.