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Is this a good messenger bag?
Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 6:16 pm
by joetheplumber
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
Re: Is this a good messenger bag?
Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 6:23 pm
by brotherdarkness
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Re: Is this a good messenger bag?
Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 6:23 pm
by Anonymous User
no. sorry.
Re: Is this a good messenger bag?
Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 6:37 pm
by PDaddy
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
Re: Is this a good messenger bag?
Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 6:46 pm
by jbiresq
For that price get a nice briefcase instead.
Also brave use of anon.
Re: Is this a good messenger bag?
Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 11:48 pm
by bulinus
It's adorable.
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Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 11:55 pm
by mornincounselor
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Re: Is this a good messenger bag?
Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 12:46 am
by fundamentallybroken
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.
Re: Is this a good messenger bag?
Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 6:04 am
by encore1101
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?
Re: Is this a good messenger bag?
Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 6:58 am
by smaug_
fundamentallybroken wrote:Are you going to be an attorney? Get a briefcase.
OP get whatever you want.
Re: Is this a good messenger bag?
Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 9:10 am
by ScottRiqui
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"
Re: Is this a good messenger bag?
Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 9:23 am
by cricketlove00
You may want to try (regr)etsy. They actually have some nice bags for the same price you're looking at.
Re: Is this a good messenger bag?
Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 9:58 am
by kalvano
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.
Re: Is this a good messenger bag?
Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 11:23 am
by glitched
Re: Is this a good messenger bag?
Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 11:43 am
by kalvano
That's very similar to what I have and it works great.
Edit - my interior is solid blue, not that horrid design.
Re: Is this a good messenger bag?
Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 12:49 pm
by encore1101
That interior gives me a headache..
Re: Is this a good messenger bag?
Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 2:06 pm
by prs362
encore1101 wrote:
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.
Re: Is this a good messenger bag?
Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 2:51 pm
by glitched
That interior is sick. The gross part is the red accent.
Re: Is this a good messenger bag?
Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 1:19 pm
by joetheplumber
How bout this one?
http://www.amazon.com/Kenneth-Cole-Reac ... B000WXMTWC
This is actually cheaper and is a suitcase. Thoughts?
Re: Is this a good messenger bag?
Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 5:26 pm
by encore1101
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.
Re: Is this a good messenger bag?
Posted: Fri May 30, 2014 10:58 pm
by rickgrimes69
OP that looks like a perfect size to hold your lipsticks and mascara
Don't buy Kenneth Cole. It's terrible quality leather.
Re: Is this a good messenger bag?
Posted: Sat May 31, 2014 5:51 pm
by bk1
Honestly I'd mostly avoid looking for messenger bags on Amazon because Amazon tends not to sell a ton of good quality bags.
Re: Is this a good messenger bag?
Posted: Sat May 31, 2014 7:07 pm
by paayter
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.