any men here carry a messenger bag?

[SearChart]

How about saddleback? They're not feminine at all.

[bdex75]

Originally Posted by SearChart

How about saddleback? They're not feminine at all.

This is the right answer. Their stuff is incredible and their customer service is unbelievable. Their satchel is probably about the right size for what you need. May be a little over budget, but you will never buy another one.


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[subtona]

Patagonia synthetic material great construction and warranty.

[Muzz]

I have a bunch of LV messenger bags for work. Does the trick as it fits my passport, wallet, IPad, Mac Air, headphones and chargers perfectly.

[uscmatt99]

Tons of options. Timbuktu is hard to beat in your stated budget. Given your more specific requirements, 5.11 and Maxpedition are good bets too if you're alright with the camo and MOLLE strap look. There is a lot of discussion of these types of bags on the EDC forums, where people are very helpful in terms of posting photos of what they carry daily and how they organize their bags. I personally like Tom Bihn for my daily carry and travel carry-on bags. They are well built, have great organization, and come in both understated and bold colors depending on one's tastes.

[Tony64]

How's this- too feminine?

[Marrk]

Originally Posted by Tony64

How's this- too feminine?

Tony, who makes these, please? I like how they look. (Maybe a little worried about keeping it clean.)

[Tony64]

Originally Posted by Marrk

Tony, who makes these, please? I like how they look. (Maybe a little worried about keeping it clean.)

Lots of knock-offs but I think Belstaff is the one from the movie.
The style you're looking for is called "colonial" I think.
Google "Belstaff colonial 554"

http://www.iconicalternatives.com/20...messenger-bag/

It's not too girly for 007...

[Marrk]

Originally Posted by Tony64

Lots of knock-offs but I think Belstaff is the one from the movie.

http://www.iconicalternatives.com/20...messenger-bag/

It's not too girly for 007...

Says original not available.

There goes my zombie hunting bag.

[77T]

Originally Posted by Marrk

Says original not available.



There goes my zombie hunting bag.

That's $500+ you'll save towards the next Rolex

But they are on eBay.


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[Abdullah71601]

$200

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TUMI-Black-L...8AAOSwARZXor~N

[andromeda160]

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

$200

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TUMI-Black-L...8AAOSwARZXor~N

That's a beautiful bag, looking for a worn leather though. Although for the price it would be tough to beat. Might be able to snag it for $100.

[Abdullah71601]

Originally Posted by andromeda160

That's a beautiful bag, looking for a worn leather though. Although for the price it would be tough to beat. Might be able to snag it for $100.

Do a quick ebay search for Tumi messenger bags. There were several when I looked. This one caught my eye.

If you want worn, you can always drag it behind your bike for a day or two.

[carwash66]

Been using Filson bags for as long as I can remember. We use them for EDC as well as fly fishing excursions from the Rockies to Alaska down to the Florida Keys. Have yet to tear one up. Pricey, but you only buy them once.

http://www.filson.com

[2ltdjorn]

Orvis

[TheVTCGuy]

Tumi.... Did someone say Tumi

[RHJ]

Handmade in Italy

[George Burdell]

I second the saddleback call if you want leather. The large satchel is great.

However, if you want a truly awesome messenger bag, CourierWare makes real bags that can't be beat. I have four.

http://courierbags.com

[kirksingleton]

I have been thinking about the filson medium, field bag. They are 300 at filson but 250 on Amazon FYI .

[mmutte]

I use a Fossil estate messenger bag. Nice leather and you can get it for under $200.
Has held up well for the past couple years. Enough room for a laptop and several books.

[kirksingleton]

I just ordered this one:https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[mannyv11]

Saddleback all the way, quality is awesome and they stand up to the test of time.

[jrs146]

I've had this Coach bag for several years. It's perfect for me. Enough room for my laptop and my Coach portfolio. It also fits file folders perfectly in the side ziper pockets.

[droptopman]

This looks good, there are plenty on the bay new with tags at good discounts http://www.ebay.com/itm/Polo-Ralph-L...cAAOSwxp9W6EUA.

Good luck on the hunt!

[Lordofrolex]

Most of these are messenger/breifcase. Are you looking for something slimmer then lets say those tumi's?

[incontrol]

My wife just got me this for my BD to carry my laptop, papers and cigars wherever I go. It is beautiful but I have not used it yet.

Is it manly or not?

[Kingair]

Originally Posted by incontrol

My wife just got me this for my BD to carry my laptop, papers and cigars wherever I go. It is beautiful but I have not used it yet.

Is it manly or not?

If Mrs gave it . . . use it or loose it 😂

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[andromeda160]

Originally Posted by incontrol

My wife just got me this for my BD to carry my laptop, papers and cigars wherever I go. It is beautiful but I have not used it yet.

Is it manly or not?

I think its stunning, I ended up picking up the Victorinox today since my sister got me an additional 30% off. Ya'll are the worst advice givers ever haha, have me about ready to sell a watch to fund a messenger bag purchase

The victorinox feels great on the bike which is the big thing, I also stopped at fossil to check out the leather ones, they were all very nice, and in ny price range, but the weight difference between fabric and leather was quite a bit. Seemed like the leather bags alone weighed 5 pounds empty. Plus the bonus of it matching my current luggage kind of sealed the deal. I definitely plan on upgrading already though, not sure if Tumi, Saddleback, or save up and buy a used Louis. Having empty pockets feels great, and I've really wanted to stop caring my cell phone because of the radioactivity(call me paranoid but it can't be healthy!). Plus my girlfriend said it looks very professional to boot.

[droptopman]

Originally Posted by incontrol

My wife just got me this for my BD to carry my laptop, papers and cigars wherever I go. It is beautiful but I have not used it yet.

Is it manly or not?

That is a great looking bag. Nice gift from the Mrs.

I tried a similar LV messenger bag and it did not suit my taste or style but was incredibly well made and super classy IMO. I am more of a Polo button down or golf shirt with khakis and loafers or boats shoes guy so it just didn't work for me. Seemed to formal for my style but I did not think it was unmanly.

I bought it for myself so just moved it to a co worker. I can tell you it was easy to move as several people at work wanted it.

Being yours was a gift from the wife your options may be more limited...


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[kirksingleton]

the LV is definately nice, I already have a few briefcases.
I wanted a casual bag to haul around stuff. May be to the beach, travel, flyfishing etc.