Messenger Bags
Discussion
My 20 year old backpack has finally broken a strap so I need a new bag.
Tempted by a messenger type bag and there is a lot of choice from £20 off Amazon through to silly money.
Does anyone have any suggestions on something that is decent quality so should last, and that is vaguely worth the money?
Tempted by a messenger type bag and there is a lot of choice from £20 off Amazon through to silly money.
Does anyone have any suggestions on something that is decent quality so should last, and that is vaguely worth the money?
I recently bought 1 from North Face. It cost me 45 euro in a sale. They were around 65 euro on their website. Their own store was a lot more.
It's got an extra strap to use when bike riding, the zip on the outside of the flap is waterproof and because it's got both velco and clips holding the flap down it's very hard to open without me noticing when the underground is wedged. Also has a bit with padding at the bottom to take a tablet
It's got an extra strap to use when bike riding, the zip on the outside of the flap is waterproof and because it's got both velco and clips holding the flap down it's very hard to open without me noticing when the underground is wedged. Also has a bit with padding at the bottom to take a tablet
Troop do a nice range of good quality, affordable bags, in varying styles, I had one a few years ago; only getting rid as it was too small, unfortunately I didn't replace it with another Troop one, but some crap from Topman.
Topman bag has gone and has been replaced by a fantastic Fred Perry, messenger bag; give Free Perry a look too, however Troop seems more hard wearing and robust.
Topman bag has gone and has been replaced by a fantastic Fred Perry, messenger bag; give Free Perry a look too, however Troop seems more hard wearing and robust.
bhstewie said:
Crumpler look OK, leaning towards something canvas/waxed cotton than leather if that helps with any suggestions.
Filson do some nice bags that fit that bill. Think canvas/leather meets computer type bag. Will last forever and age gracefully, but not cheap. I use their briefcase PC style bag with a shoulder strap. Handy on my scooter and smart enough for any meeting.
HTP99 said:
Troop do a nice range of good quality, affordable bags, in varying styles, I had one a few years ago; only getting rid as it was too small, unfortunately I didn't replace it with another Troop one, but some crap from Topman.
I was going to suggest Troop as well.I've had a couple of bags from them and they are excellent. I have smaller Troop messenger bag that I use for holidays, good for my camera, wallet, map etc.
http://www.riverisland.com/men/bags/satchels--mess...
This. It's canvas, the right size and masculine.
This. It's canvas, the right size and masculine.
Orchid1 said:
http://www.riverisland.com/men/bags/satchels--mess...
This. It's canvas, the right size and masculine.
There's a line where it's a handbag and IMO that's just crossed it This. It's canvas, the right size and masculine.
Orchid1 said:
http://www.riverisland.com/men/bags/satchels--mess...
This. It's canvas, the right size and masculine.
About as masculine as a Thai hooker with a fist full of Flunitrazepam.This. It's canvas, the right size and masculine.
Get a proper bag, FFS and don't bother with cheap, plastic high street st.
I don't want to break any forum rules, and as a new member I don't want to test the waters - but I design men's bags so I would suggest if you want something that is really going to last, try searching for Cora + Spink. There is a 24oz canvas range arriving next week which is looking rather good
http://coraandspink.co.uk
http://coraandspink.co.uk
Pennyroyal Tea said:
Orchid1 said:
http://www.riverisland.com/men/bags/satchels--mess...
This. It's canvas, the right size and masculine.
About as masculine as a Thai hooker with a fist full of Flunitrazepam.This. It's canvas, the right size and masculine.
Get a proper bag, FFS and don't bother with cheap, plastic high street st.
el stovey said:
Pennyroyal Tea said:
Orchid1 said:
http://www.riverisland.com/men/bags/satchels--mess...
This. It's canvas, the right size and masculine.
About as masculine as a Thai hooker with a fist full of Flunitrazepam.This. It's canvas, the right size and masculine.
Get a proper bag, FFS and don't bother with cheap, plastic high street st.
The problem with buying from Topman, River Island etc, is the bags will be trendy and fashionable at this moment in time; fine if you want to be trendy or fashionable, however if you just want a run of the mill bag that will last and you want it to go with everything and to be functional then the fashion chains aren't the places to buy, plus they are usually over priced and of poor quality.
Edited by HTP99 on Sunday 24th April 11:38
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