On the front flap of the Ego is an interchangeable strip of fabric available in over 19 different colors and materials that allows you to customize the color combination of your bag. One strip is included with your Ego, and extra strips are available to fit your changing styles or even your mood. For more information on the strips, check out the grey shaded box on the left side of this page.

You can choose between three different shoulder straps to use on your Ego bag. The Standard Shoulder Strap, included in the price of the Ego, is a 1-1/2" wide heavy nylon webbing strap and features a comfortable, wide foam pad that won't slip off your shoulder and is designed to conform to your shoulder and back. For an extra $15.00, you can switch out the Standard Shoulder Strap and replace it with the Q-AM (Quick-Adjust Messenger) Shoulder Strap. For an extra $20.00, you can switch out the Standard Shoulder Strap and replace it with the Absolute Shoulder Strap. Click here for descriptions of the three types of shoulder strap. Most people will be satisfied with just one kind of shoulder strap, but, should you choose to do so, you can purchase more than one kind of shoulder strap and switch between them.

Under the front flap, on both the right and the left, are YKK® #8 Uretek "splash-proof" zippered pockets that are accessible with the flap open or closed. On top of these zippered pockets are two open-top wallet sized pockets. All zippered pockets on the Ego feature strong, easy-to-grab zipper pulls. On either side of the zippered pockets are small stretch-mesh pockets with an open top that are great for storing pens.

Behind the zippered pockets is a large open pouch that spans the width of the bag and features organizer pockets for your pens, PDA, iPod, and wallet as well as a key snap for your keys on both the left and right sides of the pouch.

Behind the front flap and pouch is the zippered main compartment, so you don't have to un-buckle the main flap closure to access your laptop and other stuff. This large compartment closes with a #10 YKK® Uretek "splash-proof" zipper and comes with removable Annex clips inside designed to secure the optional Horizontal Brain Cell hard-sided laptop case against the back panel of the bag. The Horizontal Brain Cell is available in eight different sizes and provides the ultimate in laptop protection with soft, thick foam padding, hard, corrugated plastic walls, and a suspension system. We recommend using our Laptop Bag Fit Guide to determine which size of Horizontal Brain Cell is right for your laptop.

The back and bottom of the main compartment of the Ego are padded, and they are the perfect place for your files or books.

On the left and right sides of the bag are unobtrusive water bottle pockets; they have compression straps so you can snug them down when not in use.

The back exterior of the Ego features an open flat back pocket perfect for even the thickest magazines or newspapers, and a removable 1 1/2" webbing waist strap for extra stability when you're on your bike (motor or push).

The handle is constructed of Ballistic nylon - wrapped around high-quality, 0.5" thick Poron® foam — with a "just right" center of gravity so that you'll carry the Ego as effortlessly as a typical briefcase.

For added visibility when using the Ego while on your bike, we offer the optional Cat Eye™ reflector which can be attached to the front of the bag on one of the webbing strips that secure the interchangeable front strip in place.