Anyone have recommendations for a good messenger bag?

[Azndude51]

I would prefer something that isn't made to hold laptops since I don't have one and it would just add bulk to the bag. I'm looking for something fairly stylish yet functional. Any recommendations or brands to look for? I'll mainly use it for going to class.

 

[dug777]

That one jack bauer has!

http://thesatchelpages.com/where-to-buy-jack-bauers-24-hour-messenger-bag/

 

[CountZero]

Timbuk2 bags are fairly popular up here.

 

[ggnl]

I kind of like Manhattan Portage. They have tons of styles and colors to choose from.

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: CountZero
Timbuk2 bags are fairly popular up here.

I swore I would never get a man-bag but I do like these.

 

[bcterps]

Another thumbs up for Timbuk2. If you have a REI or EMS store around you, they usually have a good selection of messenger bags.

 

[Azndude51]

So far some great recommendations, thanks!

 

[dartworth]

Timbuk2

 

[Aquaman]

Luggage Giant

I've used Hockey Giant for hockey equipment and they have been great (luggage giant is in the same group of companies).

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[BeeVo]

Crumpler Bags

Their website is pretty funky but they have some good bags.

 

[yelo333]

I got this (though in blue) for almost free with the ink cartridge coupons. Still looking almost brand new & I've been loading it with books all semester. The 5 year warranty isn't bad, either. It seems very durable, and I have no reason to believe it won't last me for quite a few years.

Edit: This is probably true of all messenger bags, but I like using the handle & you always have to buckle it up just right first. You get pretty quick, but still something to keep in mind. The buckle is adjustable, but has a tendency to slip if you don't run the strap through it twice.

 

[The_Dude8]

Originally posted by: BeeVo
Crumpler Bags

Their website is pretty funky but they have some good bags.

Crumpler make some nice bags.

 

[SSSnail]

These are OK.

 

[BeeVo]

Originally posted by: The_Dude8

Originally posted by: BeeVo
Crumpler Bags

Their website is pretty funky but they have some good bags.

Crumpler make some nice bags.

I have the Western Lawn bag and bucket insert for my dslr. I love it and is way better than any other bag I have owned.

 

[chris7b]

Timbuk2 or Chrome are nice

 

[sniperruff]

timbuk2 or manhattan portage if you're a student. KC if you're working.

 

[Azndude51]

Damn, too many choices now...

 

[The_Dude8]

azndude51, how about this crumpler bag from rei:

http://www.rei.com/REI-Outlet/product/758821

What is your budget for the bag?

 

[cheezmunky]

best messenger bags I've seen:

http://www.chromebags.com

 

[b0mbrman]

Originally posted by: Azndude51
I would prefer something that isn't made to hold laptops since I don't have one and it would just add bulk to the bag. I'm looking for something fairly stylish yet functional. Any recommendations or brands to look for? I'll mainly use it for going to class.

As you're using it for class, may I ask why you'd rather use this than a backpack?

 

[Safeway]

Chrome, Timbuk2. I use mine daily.

 

[GPett]

Best messenger bag I ever saw was a guy that came back form mexico with a real leather bag made out of the same type of thick leather they use for hoarse saddles.

Have you seen those accordian file folders? Imagine that shape with out the multiple partitions and one flap over the top with an oldschool belt buckle fastener.

It was a very masculine looking messenger bag. I wish I had one of them.

 

[WildHorse]

THis one
http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=2039459&enterthread=y

 

[EGGO]

Though I don't buy anything Banana Republic, I did get a bag that is basically this from them: http://www.bananarepublic.com/browse/product.do?cid=30847&pid=465241

Very light and I like the color. The selling point to me, personally, was that it had no logos or didn't say where I bought the bag from, it's completely bare of all logos except for the inside that has a leather-stitched logo of the company.

 

[chimmytime]

Originally posted by: BeeVo
Crumpler Bags

Their website is pretty funky but they have some good bags.

If you go to their NY store you can customize it too.