Messenger Bags

okay so... it's a great bag that expands. I think i got the medium size for the money savings... I should have gone bigger but i feared it would be too bulky. I should have gone bigger 'cause the ends of the loaf of sliced bread doesn't always stay square. Anyway, i've definitely reduced my plastic bag usage. I wear this bag everyday i go to work. The two compartments on the front are large but it's not really nice to put small things in -- would require too much digging, so i've got a paperback book in 1 and a half roll of T.P. and vitamins in the other pouch. I keep my wallet in the front flap zippered pouch every once in a while 'cause i don't need to open up the bag if i need it, also keeps it out of my pants pocket. So, a Highly useful bag, but i wish 1 of the compartments had a bunch of tighter spaces to put small things. the only other gripe might be that it's not fully ergonomic. I throw it over my back when i run to the bus (the strap i keep as tight as possible) but i still find i could use a 2nd strap to hold it onto my back. have you seen those 1's that go from the strap to the bottomside of the bag? ... a 3rd point of contact would be ideal. okay that's it. Edit; this bag is made of a durable fabric, but it's not padded so it doesn't hold a shape... however that loaf of bread thing doesn't mean i don't put bread in there, i just don't pack the bag as full and it's uber fine. Loose papers or flimsy duotangs definitely need a hard binder to back them so they don't get crumpled."..."  Read more

One of the most important thing I had in mind when chosing my school bag was the comfort of the shoulder strap, as well, I have to carry my bag around all day. This one is adjustable and padded, so it's perfect! The strap length is very good too (it's also adjustable), as I prefer to wear my bag low on my back. Another important thing was the space available, as I carry lots of stuff with me when I go to school (netbook, books, pencil case, makeup bag, wallet, water bottle, food...). The main compartment is quite large, and there's even a padded laptop sleeve, so that means I don't even need to carry my own! But I would have like even more compartments (the ones on the outside are small and not very practical)."..."  Read more

Switched from the feature rich California approach of a Chrome bag to this stripped down number from the East Coast. In particular, the plain strap on my MP allows me to carry the bag on whichever shoulder is up to the task, whereas I always had to carry my Chrome on my left shoulder. Basically, this bag does things my way; I don't have to do things the bag's way."..."  Read more

I use this daily as a purse. It does a great job holding all the essentials (wallet, keys, cell phone, lipstick) and I like the fact that I can throw it across my shoulder, especially when carrying my 7-month old. I like the security of the velcro fastener. This is my second Manhattan Portage purchase, and once again, I am very happy with it."..."  Read more