Is this a good messenger bag? Forum

joetheplumber · Post by **joetheplumber** » Wed May 28, 2014 6:16 pm

Most messenger bags are pretty big, able to carry laptops and such but I don't plan on carrying laptops. Possibly carrying an ipad or just a portfolio. Do you guys think this will be sufficient? I am a male btw, not sure if it looks too girly.

http://www.amazon.com/Tumi-Luggage-Voya ... B006GK2PRE

brotherdarkness · Post by **brotherdarkness** » Wed May 28, 2014 6:23 pm

Anonymous User · Post by **Anonymous User** » Wed May 28, 2014 6:23 pm

no. sorry.

PDaddy · Post by **PDaddy** » Wed May 28, 2014 6:37 pm

Tumi is a high-quality line, but as for looks or function you'll have to determine that on your own. Go into a luggage or leather store (or a department store) and try it out.

Swiss Army also makes very nice bags; many students (including yours truly) love their backpacks.

http://www.swissarmy.com/us/category/Ca ... 4021&m=add&

You might also consider Cole Haan's canvas messenger bags. They are not only durable and functional, but stylish.

http://www.colehaan.com

Last but not least, consider the Saddleback line.

http://www.saddlebackleather.com

http://www.saddlebackleather.com/messenger

jbiresq · Post by **jbiresq** » Wed May 28, 2014 6:46 pm

For that price get a nice briefcase instead.

Also brave use of anon.

bulinus · Post by **bulinus** » Wed May 28, 2014 11:48 pm

It's adorable.

mornincounselor · Post by **mornincounselor** » Wed May 28, 2014 11:55 pm

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fundamentallybroken · Post by **fundamentallybroken** » Thu May 29, 2014 12:46 am

Are you going to be a messenger? If so, this bag is probably too small to suit all your messengering needs.

Are you going to be an attorney? Get a briefcase.

Are you going to look like the guy in Suits? No. No, you won't.

encore1101 · Post by **encore1101** » Thu May 29, 2014 6:04 am

If I saw someone carrying that, I'd think its a purse. Also, if its only 9h x 9.5w, can it even hold paper without folding it?

smaug_ · Post by **smaug_** » Thu May 29, 2014 6:58 am

fundamentallybroken wrote:Are you going to be an attorney? Get a briefcase.

OP get whatever you want.

ScottRiqui · Post by **ScottRiqui** » Thu May 29, 2014 9:10 am

encore1101 wrote:If I saw someone carrying that, I'd think its a purse. Also, if its only 9h x 9.5w, can it even hold paper without folding it?

"Purse" was my first thought, too. Evidently that's intentional:

"The best-selling Voyageur collection offers streamlined and sophisticated feminine styling with smart details in lightweight designs."

And no, this won't even hold A4 paper, never mind 8.5" x 11"

cricketlove00 · Post by **cricketlove00** » Thu May 29, 2014 9:23 am

You may want to try (regr)etsy. They actually have some nice bags for the same price you're looking at.

kalvano · Post by **kalvano** » Thu May 29, 2014 9:58 am

I like my Jack Spade bag my wife got me, and it was about that price, maybe a bit more. And it will actually function as a bag in the real world.

glitched · Post by **glitched** » Thu May 29, 2014 11:23 am

http://www.jackspade.com/wesson-leather ... 17048.html

ridiculous deal

edit: also available in brown

kalvano · Post by **kalvano** » Thu May 29, 2014 11:43 am

glitched wrote:http://www.jackspade.com/wesson-leather ... 17048.html

ridiculous deal

edit: also available in brown

That's very similar to what I have and it works great.

Edit - my interior is solid blue, not that horrid design.

encore1101 · Post by **encore1101** » Thu May 29, 2014 12:49 pm

glitched wrote:http://www.jackspade.com/wesson-leather ... 17048.html

ridiculous deal

edit: also available in brown

That interior gives me a headache..

prs362 · Post by **prs362** » Thu May 29, 2014 2:06 pm

encore1101 wrote:
glitched wrote:http://www.jackspade.com/wesson-leather ... 17048.html

ridiculous deal

edit: also available in brown

That interior gives me a headache..

Damn, I would jump on that, because I really need a briefcase, but that interior is really, really bad.

glitched · Post by **glitched** » Thu May 29, 2014 2:51 pm

That interior is sick. The gross part is the red accent.

joetheplumber · Post by **joetheplumber** » Fri May 30, 2014 1:19 pm

How bout this one?

http://www.amazon.com/Kenneth-Cole-Reac ... B000WXMTWC
This is actually cheaper and is a suitcase. Thoughts?

encore1101 · Post by **encore1101** » Fri May 30, 2014 5:26 pm

joetheplumber wrote:How bout this one?

http://www.amazon.com/Kenneth-Cole-Reac ... B000WXMTWC
This is actually cheaper and is a suitcase. Thoughts?

That's the one I have/had before my dog chewed up the corner.

It's functional enough, but it's kind of a pain to open. I probably would not buy it again.

rickgrimes69 · Post by **rickgrimes69** » Fri May 30, 2014 10:58 pm

OP that looks like a perfect size to hold your lipsticks and mascara

joetheplumber wrote:How bout this one?

http://www.amazon.com/Kenneth-Cole-Reac ... B000WXMTWC
This is actually cheaper and is a suitcase. Thoughts?

Don't buy Kenneth Cole. It's terrible quality leather.

bk1 · Post by **bk1** » Sat May 31, 2014 5:51 pm

Honestly I'd mostly avoid looking for messenger bags on Amazon because Amazon tends not to sell a ton of good quality bags.

paayter · Post by **paayter** » Sat May 31, 2014 7:07 pm

joetheplumber wrote:Most messenger bags are pretty big, able to carry laptops and such but I don't plan on carrying laptops. Possibly carrying an ipad or just a portfolio. Do you guys think this will be sufficient? I am a male btw, not sure if it looks too girly.

http://www.amazon.com/Tumi-Luggage-Voya ... B006GK2PRE

dude get a regular backpack..its law school.

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