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TswaneNguni · 7 April 2013, 04:23 PM

Looking for a nice Messenger Bag.Sized to accommodate A4 sized documents.

Price irrelevant.For my type of work this is my office.

Any suggestion ? Looking at Mont Blanc 4810 Westside and Meisterstuck Soft Messenger Bag.

Rashid.bk · 7 April 2013, 05:18 PM

The best messenger bag on the planet...
Mission Workshop Rummey(midsize)
I have this bag and the quality and detail is bombproof.

TswaneNguni · 7 April 2013, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rashid.bk

The best messenger bag on the planet...
Mission Workshop Rummey(midsize)
I have this bag and the quality and detail is bombproof.

Thanks Rashid,will have a look !

GermanyMatt · 7 April 2013, 08:31 PM

www.saddlebackleather.com

Pretty sure they will ship to you. Very high quality goods. I have one of their business bags and I highly recommend them.

cop414 · 7 April 2013, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GermanyMatt

www.saddlebackleather.com

Pretty sure they will ship to you. Very high quality goods. I have one of their business bags and I highly recommend them.

I have a saddleback small card wallet, great quality. His site is pretty good also.
Bags look nice but not sure if they are dressy enough for what you're looking for.

SearChart · 7 April 2013, 09:42 PM

Louis Vuitton has great messenger bags, and their quality is outstanding.

Armyguy03 · 7 April 2013, 10:31 PM

Saddleback gets another nod here. I have a wallet, but if needed a bag they would be my go to.

cop414 · 7 April 2013, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armyguy03

Saddleback gets another nod here. I have a wallet, but if needed a bag they would be my go to.

+100

MCHI09 · 7 April 2013, 11:01 PM

I picked up a Konmo bag a few years ago, very nice messengers:
http://www.knomobags.com/usa/men/bags/

Kingair · 7 April 2013, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SearChart

Louis Vuitton has great messenger bags, and their quality is outstanding.

I bought my wife a Damier Messenger from LV some years ago.
And she really likes it for traveling because it's so big !

I really like the Graphite version

HAGWe

mtrunner · 8 April 2013, 12:10 AM

I also love Saddleback products as well. So they also get my vote.

Rashid.bk · 8 April 2013, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Thanks Rashid,will have a look !

Lol, When I looked further into your choices I realized you require something smaller and "business" like. When I hear messenger bag, as a city guy I understand...timbuk2, chrome, etc. What guys on bikes wear on their backs to get the job done.

You're probably better with Saddleback.

SearChart · 8 April 2013, 12:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingair

I bought my wife a Damier Messenger from LV some years ago.
And she really likes it for traveling because it's so big !

I really like the Graphite version

HAGWe

Exactly the one I had in mind.

salem65 · 8 April 2013, 02:02 AM

Another vote for Louis Vuitton. I have been carrying one of their canvas messenger bags for years. During my travels, it has survived rain, snow, ice and sun and still looks great.

Grumpy Badger · 8 April 2013, 03:07 AM

I have to say I'm in the camp that would never use a messenger bag... I use a leather or canvas backpack for choice or a leather attaché case when I'm suited and booted.

However, if you are set on your quest for a messenger bag, PLEASE, remember the rules...!

Dr. Robert · 8 April 2013, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

I have to say I'm in the camp that would never use a messenger bag... I use a leather or canvas backpack for choice or a leather attaché case when I'm suited and booted.

However, if you are set on your quest for a messenger bag, PLEASE, remember the rules...!

....................I use a black Timbuk2 ballistic nylon messenger bag.....papers, laptop, all my stuff fits in it.
No problem w/ rain, it's very water resistant.

Vincent65 · 8 April 2013, 03:18 AM

it would only be a death satchel if it was stuffed with weapons!

TswaneNguni · 8 April 2013, 05:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MCHI09

I picked up a Konmo bag a few years ago, very nice messengers:
http://www.knomobags.com/usa/men/bags/

Thanks !

TswaneNguni · 8 April 2013, 05:31 AM

Thanks for the Saddleback suggestions.Had a look at their site and their products look great !

Louis Vuitton ...visited the boutique twice in Jo'burg and never again. I found the staff very unfriendly and unhelpful.Out of principle, I wont go LV.

TswaneNguni · 8 April 2013, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

I have to say I'm in the camp that would never use a messenger bag... I use a leather or canvas backpack for choice or a leather attaché case when I'm suited and booted.

However, if you are set on your quest for a messenger bag, PLEASE, remember the rules...!

!! Metro purse !

Kingair · 8 April 2013, 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Louis Vuitton ...visited the boutique twice in Jo'burg and never again. I found the staff very unfriendly and unhelpful.Out of principle, I wont go LV.

we'll I have been in AD's that really where unfriendly and still . . . I wear a Rolex . . .

HAGS

tattooedfagin · 8 April 2013, 05:20 PM

Another vote for Saddleback or a Mulberry Brynmore

SaddleSC · 8 April 2013, 11:10 PM

I have a couple Saddleback briefcases, they are made with excellent quality, but they are rather heavy and a little clunky. I find myself using my Filson 256 the most of any bag/brief that I own. It is classic, simple and rugged.

69mach351 · 8 April 2013, 11:17 PM

If you are not wanting one that is all leather, I just picked up a weekender back from Blue Claw Co ( http://www.blueclawco.com/ ) and am pretty impressed. I picked up one from their classic collection, but their urban collection (under the shop tab) has more messenger style bags. I liked this option because I could get matching pieces easily, they were not cheap, but not horribly expensive, and are built to last.

Rockrolex · 8 April 2013, 11:25 PM

I have a Tumi Alpha Small Flap Crossbody in black and love it.

http://www.tumi.com/product/index.js...ndSrc=paramNav

I carry it whenever I travel on holiday out of the U.S. I know it will hold my iPad.

esspee1200 · 9 April 2013, 02:16 AM

try Filson bags. great quality and look.

TswaneNguni · 12 April 2013, 05:56 AM

Thanks so much for all the suggestions !!

Narrowed it down to one of the Mont Blanc cases or Saddleback.Mont Blanc is easy,buy from my good AD.Saddleback a bit more effort,getting $s to the States and mailing it here etc.Will contact them !

Grumpy Badger · 12 April 2013, 06:44 AM

For what it's worth I've bought from saddleback and it was delivered to the uk within the week. I paid with my debit card and my bank sorted out the £-$ conversion.
Obviously the cost of the postage and then the import duty turners a very reasonably priced item into a fairly expensive one but their products are worth it.

Demosthene · 12 April 2013, 10:23 AM

How much did you pay in import duties and postage out of interest Badger?

rolio · 12 April 2013, 12:54 PM

I heard Brooks, as in Brooks Saddles, makes a great messenger bag. There is a link: http://www.brooksengland.com/catalogue-and-shop/bags/

7 April 2013, 04:23 PM	#1
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Messenger Bag Looking for a nice Messenger Bag.Sized to accommodate A4 sized documents. Price irrelevant.For my type of work this is my office. Any suggestion ? Looking at Mont Blanc 4810 Westside and Meisterstuck Soft Messenger Bag.

7 April 2013, 10:31 PM	#7
Armyguy03 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: DM[V] Watch: 16710 \| 16600 Posts: 3,546	Saddleback gets another nod here. I have a wallet, but if needed a bag they would be my go to. __________________ Member of the Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons

8 April 2013, 02:02 AM	#14
salem65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Watch: JS Watch co. 101 Posts: 1,395	Another vote for Louis Vuitton. I have been carrying one of their canvas messenger bags for years. During my travels, it has survived rain, snow, ice and sun and still looks great. __________________ JS Watch 101 ▪ Grand Seiko SBGX061 ▪ Breitling A17364

8 April 2013, 03:07 AM	#15
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	I have to say I'm in the camp that would never use a messenger bag... I use a leather or canvas backpack for choice or a leather attaché case when I'm suited and booted. However, if you are set on your quest for a messenger bag, PLEASE, remember the rules...! __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

8 April 2013, 05:20 PM	#22
tattooedfagin "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Chad Location: the neighbourhood Watch: 1680 Red Posts: 2,262	Another vote for Saddleback or a Mulberry Brynmore __________________ SS Sub Date (F) DSSD (V) Red Sub (Mk4) TRF Hall of Fame

7 April 2013, 05:18 PM	#2
Rashid.bk "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas Watch: 12800ft = 3900m Posts: 11,173	The best messenger bag on the planet... Mission Workshop Rummey(midsize) I have this bag and the quality and detail is bombproof.

7 April 2013, 08:31 PM	#4
GermanyMatt "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: Matt Location: Northern VA Watch: 126711, 126610 Posts: 1,803	www.saddlebackleather.com Pretty sure they will ship to you. Very high quality goods. I have one of their business bags and I highly recommend them.

7 April 2013, 11:01 PM	#9
MCHI09 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: IL Watch: Rolex Posts: 191	I picked up a Konmo bag a few years ago, very nice messengers: http://www.knomobags.com/usa/men/bags/

8 April 2013, 12:10 AM	#11
mtrunner 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Real Name: Gary Location: Bozeman, MT Watch: 126508 Paul Newman Posts: 7,835	I also love Saddleback products as well. So they also get my vote.

8 April 2013, 03:18 AM	#17
Vincent65 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Switzerland Posts: 14,298	it would only be a death satchel if it was stuffed with weapons!

8 April 2013, 05:31 AM	#19
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Thanks for the Saddleback suggestions.Had a look at their site and their products look great ! Louis Vuitton ...visited the boutique twice in Jo'burg and never again. I found the staff very unfriendly and unhelpful.Out of principle, I wont go LV.

8 April 2013, 11:10 PM	#23
SaddleSC "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Real Name: Charles B Location: GMT -7 Watch: Hulk 116610LV Posts: 6,131	I have a couple Saddleback briefcases, they are made with excellent quality, but they are rather heavy and a little clunky. I find myself using my Filson 256 the most of any bag/brief that I own. It is classic, simple and rugged. __________________ Hulk 116610LV + GMT II 126710 BLNR + Explorer 124270 + Air King 126900 + Submariner 16613LB

8 April 2013, 11:17 PM	#24
69mach351 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Midwest Watch: 116900 Posts: 1,066	If you are not wanting one that is all leather, I just picked up a weekender back from Blue Claw Co ( http://www.blueclawco.com/ ) and am pretty impressed. I picked up one from their classic collection, but their urban collection (under the shop tab) has more messenger style bags. I liked this option because I could get matching pieces easily, they were not cheap, but not horribly expensive, and are built to last.

8 April 2013, 11:25 PM	#25
Rockrolex TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: God Location: Washington, D.C. Watch: What do you think? Posts: 37,969	I have a Tumi Alpha Small Flap Crossbody in black and love it. http://www.tumi.com/product/index.js...ndSrc=paramNav I carry it whenever I travel on holiday out of the U.S. I know it will hold my iPad. __________________ Despite the high cost of living, it's still very popular. *Tosser Cabinet Member* Official Member: 'Perpetual 30' Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2019

9 April 2013, 02:16 AM	#26
esspee1200 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 593	try Filson bags. great quality and look.

12 April 2013, 05:56 AM	#27
TswaneNguni "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Real Name: Chris Location: . Watch: Daytonas/Subs/GMTs Posts: 12,609	Thanks so much for all the suggestions !! Narrowed it down to one of the Mont Blanc cases or Saddleback.Mont Blanc is easy,buy from my good AD.Saddleback a bit more effort,getting $s to the States and mailing it here etc.Will contact them !

12 April 2013, 06:44 AM	#28
Grumpy Badger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Real Name: Mark Location: Bonny Scotland Watch: 14060M Sub (cosc) Posts: 5,280	For what it's worth I've bought from saddleback and it was delivered to the uk within the week. I paid with my debit card and my bank sorted out the £-$ conversion. Obviously the cost of the postage and then the import duty turners a very reasonably priced item into a fairly expensive one but their products are worth it. __________________ Don't mind me. I'm full of scotch, bitterness and impure thoughts! "You have enemies? Good! That means you stood up for something, sometime in your life." Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill KG, OM, CH, TD, PC, DL, FRS.

12 April 2013, 10:23 AM	#29
Demosthene "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 1,326	How much did you pay in import duties and postage out of interest Badger?

12 April 2013, 12:54 PM	#30
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	I heard Brooks, as in Brooks Saddles, makes a great messenger bag. There is a link: http://www.brooksengland.com/catalogue-and-shop/bags/ __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

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