I'm looking for a versatile shoulder bag for every day city use - shoulder/messenger/field bag/briefcase, whatever you want to call it. Something with a shoulder strap that can fit a 15inch laptop and some books. Should I be looking at waxed canvas or leather? And what are typical price ranges? What features do you find useful/should I be looking for? Any recommendations greatly appreciated of course. Thanks!
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I'm looking for a versatile shoulder bag for every day city use - shoulder/messenger/field bag/briefcase, whatever you want to call it. Something with a shoulder strap that can fit a 15inch laptop and some books. Should I be looking at waxed canvas or leather? And what are typical price ranges? What features do you find useful/should I be looking for? Any recommendations greatly appreciated of course. Thanks!
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Here are some threads to start at:
Cheap Work Bag
Messenger Bag Tips
Leather Messenger Bag Suggestions
Messanger Bag Thoughts
Rustic Leather
Copper River Bags Reviews
My Measurements: 6' 1" height, 35" sleeves, 41-42" chest/jacket, 35" waist, 34" inseam, 11.5D/EEE shoes, 200 lbs
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Thanks for the links - helpful stuff. Looking to spend around $200. A little more if I reeeaally like it. So no Saddleback for me (their thin briefcase is a beauty).
I've looked at Filson, Rustic Leather, Fossil, Copper River, LEC, JCrew, Jack Spade. So far, I like this one from Property of... and this and this from Diaz on Etsy (thanks for that link). I also like this one from JCrew, but they've conveniently excluded it from their sale so at $300 I'll look elsewhere.
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I am looking for a bag to replace the company-issued HP branded garbage I am currently using. Thanks YackoYak for the list of threads to read.
I have had my eye on the J. Crew factory laptop bag - http://tinyurl.com/7ndf7jw
I like the style and even better the price sometimes dips under $50. However, I am planning on using this bag forever so I want something that will last. I think because the bag is made out of cotton it will wear/fray and not look good unlike a leather bag that will wear and look better with age.
I would be willing to spend around $150 for a quality bag. Of course, less is better.
Copper River Bags - I think the Voyager has too much going on, the Journeyman is better but I don't like those D rings hanging off of it. These look too country for my taste; I want something more simple. Plus, the default nylon strap does not look right on those bags and there is a $65 up-charge for the leather strap.
Rustic Leather - I like the briefcase, but the price is up there, there's the logo issue, and I feel it's also a bit too busy for my taste. The Retro Mailbag is awesome and close to what I am looking for but it is only 13" and I would need it to be 15" at a minimum.
Diaz on Etsy - anyone own one of these? I really like these, alot:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/62598015...ther-messenger
http://www.etsy.com/listing/59961395/light-tan-brown-rawhide-leather
Thanks for any input!
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No brainer recommended feature - A specially padded compartment for the laptop and thoughtful storage for the cables... Surprisingly not ALL cases these days come with them.
This one looks nice, and BR is having a 30% off sale right now so that brings it within budget:
http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse...scid=770597012
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So I did recently order this brown messenger bag from Diaz on Etsy:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/62598015/dark-brown-rawhide-leather-messenger
I thought the color was more versatile - it can go casual and dressed up - than the light brown one:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/59961395/light-tan-brown-rawhide-leather
The bag is the style I wanted, is at a good price point, and the seller has favorable reviews on Etsy. I am looking forward to receiving it!
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@JT10000: That bag does look nice but I think it would be too small for me. I'm looking for something that will hold my laptop, a leather portfolio/planner, a book, a bag lunch and maybe a change of gym clothes.
Can anyone with either the Diaz bag or the CR bag comment on its storage/usability?
Any other recommendations? I know Jason likes his Fossil bag so I might check out the local outlet this weekend. The ones I've seen online look a little plasticky though.
Thanks.
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