Messenger Bags

[ali_kat]

bhstewie said:

jamoor said:

Any reason you want a messenger bag? Carrying them is a pain, esp with a laptop.

Fair question and I must admit I've found myself looking at a few rucksacks and asking the same question.

Biggest PITA I can see with many messengers is there is no handle so you have to use the strap or carry it under your arm - I know that I'm not a messenger so it's me not using it for the intended purpose.

The one I linked to above has a carry handle too

Bear in mind that on the tube, everyone you hit (usually in the face) with your rucksack hates you. Not to mention, you're not meant to have them on your back still on the tube

[GuyW]

jamoor said:

Any reason you want a messenger bag? Carrying them is a pain, esp with a laptop.

If your commute involves London and trains, if you've got a rucksack/backpack then the rest of the world hates you.

[EnglishTony]

GuyW said:

jamoor said:

Any reason you want a messenger bag? Carrying them is a pain, esp with a laptop.

If your commute involves London and trains, if you've got a rucksack/backpack then the rest of the world hates you.

Same here in Berlin. Also not having it on your back means the locals are less likely to thieve from it in crowds.

[markmullen]

I use a lot of Maxpedition kit for search and rescue, their gear takes loads of hammer and shrugs it off.

They do a range called Versipack, https://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/Versipack-c40...

I use a couple as messenger bags, they're rugged, very well made, have loads of pockets and you can customise them to your requirements with the MOLLE system, one of mine for example has a big water bottle holder on that takes a 1L Nalgene bottle for drinks.

[bitchstewie]

GuyW said:

If your commute involves London and trains, if you've got a rucksack/backpack then the rest of the world hates you.

It doesn't so it's not an issue.

[BenWRXSEi]

GuyW said:

jamoor said:

Any reason you want a messenger bag? Carrying them is a pain, esp with a laptop.

If your commute involves London and trains, if you've got a rucksack/backpack then the rest of the world hates you.

Unless you're standing near someone with those fking little wheel-a-long things, in which case all the hatred is directed at them. tts.

...back to the original question, I have a Troop bag which has stood up to a particularly hard life remarkably well for a couple of years.

[Hoofy]

280E said:

Man-bags - good grief!

Actually, for a change, nobody was talking about "man bags".

[FunkyNige]

somynameiswhat said:

Eastpak have great designs and their bags are waterproof and last forever (30 year warranty!). I've had a few, and they also expand which is really good. They can last a long time.

I've had one I've taken to work every day( except days I'm on the bike) for the past 10 years, outside still looks like new but the inside coating stuff has flaked off so I'm not sure if it would be waterproof anymore.

[lemmingjames]

Talking about Messenger Bags and nobodies mentioned being Jack Bauer and getting a Rothco Messenger:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001I15G7C/ref=pd_lpo_...

Ive got one, not used as it really needs a zip along the top to secure everything in

[Orchid1]

Paddy_N_Murphy said:

O/T anyone help me out with the name of the character in Futurama ?

Someone feeling a little insecure about their sexuality are they?

[Neil H]

I have one of these

http://www.yoshidakaban.com/product/100925.html?p=...

They are not so well known outside Japan but the quality is superb, and they do each style in lots of different shapes and sizes. Mine is used daily and is showing no signs of wear after 2 years. I believe you can buy them online.

[HD Adam]

Paddy_N_Murphy said:

Hmmmm. The only acceptable circumstance for carrying a bag like this is that you absolutely have to carry around loads of spare hollow point 45cal ammo, grenades and gratuitous amounts of chewing baccy that will make you a sexual Tyrannosaurus, just like me.

If it's your gluten-free lunch, chap stick, spare trendy glasses & beard oil, you've just got a handbag.

[bitchstewie]

Backpack it is

[TheJimi]

HD Adam said:

Paddy_N_Murphy said:

Hmmmm. The only acceptable circumstance for carrying a bag like this is that you absolutely have to carry around loads of spare hollow point 45cal ammo, grenades and gratuitous amounts of chewing baccy that will make you a sexual Tyrannosaurus, just like me.

If it's your gluten-free lunch, chap stick, spare trendy glasses & beard oil, you've just got a handbag.

The sad thing about this is that although your post is tongue in cheek (hopefully!) there will be guys who actually do believe their masculinity will be diminished by carrying such a bag.

The truth is, no-one cares, and those who DO draw such conclusions, well, their opinion isn't worth a damn anyway.

Edited by TheJimi on Tuesday 26th April 09:09

[HTP99]

HD Adam said:

If it's your gluten-free lunch, chap stick, spare trendy glasses & beard oil, you've just got a handbag.

Near enough me, apart form my beard oil is at home and my lunch isn't gluten free; oh and my wallet is in there, a bit of paperwork and hand moisturiser.

[james_tigerwoods]

GuyW said:

If your commute involves London and trains, if you've got a rucksack/backpack then the rest of the world hates you.

That's almost a good reason to get one

[INWB]

I swear by Booq bags. I'm on my second one now after having the first for many years and battering it around. Now have a messenger style (Boa Nerve) but with a handle and plenty of useful pockets and a "lost and found" service.

http://triedonline.com/booq-boa-nerve-graphite-rev...

[Gren]

Been carrying my work laptop around in a Crumpler Cheesy Disco for around 10 years now. Apart from being a bit grubby it looks as good as the day I bought it. Gets thrown about at home/work and in the car and takes it all in its stride. Not cheap - seem to remember it was close to £100

[hoegaardenruls]

I've been using an EastPak thing I picked up cheap at Gatwick about 4 years ago, when another bag I owned was past its best.

Other than some slight signs of age on corners, and other contact points (and I'm being picky), it's been a bargain for the £25-30 I paid for it.

[HD Adam]

Paddy_N_Murphy said:

HTP99 said:

HD Adam said:

If it's your gluten-free lunch, chap stick, spare trendy glasses & beard oil, you've just got a handbag.

Near enough me, apart form my beard oil is at home and my lunch isn't gluten free; oh and my wallet is in there, a bit of paperwork and hand moisturiser.

Wallet in the bag? That will be a Purse then.

Paperwork & stuff I can understand.

I've got a laptop bag like this for business use.



Apart from that, if I've need to carry a load of crap around, I've got a supercharged V8 pick-up truck.

Just get yourself an F-Teen Thousand and grow an extra ball. Rarrrrgh!!!