I'd been looking for an all-purpose bag for work for quite some time. Had all the paralysis by analysis syndrome as I needed to pack notebooks, a Macbook, Sony tin headphones, an iPad, charger cables, pens, pencils, INIU power pack, a bottle of water, plus more. Mid paralysis I was sitting watching an episode of '24' and saw the bag Jack Bauer uses for his field kit. On a whim I searched and found that the bag he used was commercially available, and for under £40! Being an anorak I purchased one. PRODUCT: The bag is spacious and there is plenty of room for all the above just using the large central compartment, however, the two front and side pockets are reasonably large and the side pockets easily accommodate a litre bottle of water. The bag is secured by a large over-flap that is velcroed. An adjustable carry strap can be lengthed or shortened to the wearer's needs, and it is comfortable either worn with the strap across the chest or just hanging from the shoulder. When placed down the bag invariable sits squarely on the surface and doesn't flip over when fully loaded as above. The bag is made of solid canvas material and the straps are held to the bag with robust metal rectangular holdings. I've used it daily since purchase and am delighted with its practicability for my needs. This may be for you if you're after an inexpensive, practical bag. Even if you're not doing field ops for CTU!
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| Price | £45.42 | £12.33 | -25% £25.49 RRP: £34.00 | £21.99 | £49.82 | -5% £34.99 RRP: £36.99 |
| Delivery | Get it 30 Jan – 1 Feb | Get it as soon as Thursday, Jan 23 | Get it as soon as Friday, Jan 24 | Get it as soon as Friday, Jan 24 | Get it 13 – 19 Feb | Get it as soon as Friday, Jan 24 |
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| Sold by | Amazon US | NGWorld | OtiumBags | LINGWAN | Jonon | OtiumBags |
| brand | ROTHCO | BagBase | Gootium | KALIDI | Jonon | Gootium |
| colour | Blue | Black | Army Green | Black | Green1 | Army Green |
| material | Canvas, Cotton | See description | Canvas | canvas | Canvas | Canvas |
| style | Vintage | BG021BLAC | Messenger Bag | Utility | Cross-Body Bags | Messenger Bag |
| closure type | Snap, Zipper, Hook and Loop, No Closure, Flap | Zipper | Flap, Snap | Zipper | Zipper | Flap |
Rugged and spacious.
Very spacious and durable, the velcro strips are my only issue with it. It's also the bag that Jack Bauer users in 24, very cool!
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- Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 December 2013
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- Sara AnnReviewed in the United States on 4 March 2024
You Won't Be Disappointed With This Bag!
Colour Name: BlueVerified Purchase - sophie villemaireReviewed in Canada on 5 July 2023
People who want a messenger bag for school:
I know that some people want a messenger bag for school and tho i did not try it there, i am sure it will work very nicelyPeople who want a messenger bag for school:sophie villemaire
Reviewed in Canada on 5 July 2023
- i was able to put the basic ; Agenda, binder, 2 notebooks, my chrome book(not in picture), a drawing notebook and my pencil case with is the size of a kleenex box but with a more round shape. And i still got room, it also does not become straight or stretched and stay in a angle kinda form
- for the water bottle pouch, its a bit small for the normal size (contigo) but if you have a smaller and thinner water bottle it will be perfect
- the small pouch dont have a closing device and its a bummer but you could create one by buying somethings from dollorama or target. I just dont use them and instead but my phone (iphone 6s tho my mom put her 11 and it worked) in the little pouch inside the bag. I put the rest (makeup, wallet, little thingies)in the water bottle pouch
- You can put plenty of pins on the flap and it does a real nice effect, im sure there is a way you can put some charms on the thing in my last picture but i did not try
- You can do a crossbody and an only shoulder and its the perfect height when it comes in, you can also change it.
So if you are looking for a bag for school or just for travel or even for hangouts with friends i totally recomend this bag, its not a good enough bag its a BEAUTIFUL bag and i adore it. The only “maybye not really” con is that its a bit heavy even when there is nothing in it but it does not increase a whole lot the weight if you put all your stuff in. Tho i did not have it for long(7~days) i used almost every single day and it was perfect! It does not have a problem for now.
I hope this review helped because i had a lot of trouble to find a bag because people would only tell the cons and not how much it contained but this was a hit.
Have a good day! :)
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- G ToraoReviewed in the United States on 18 July 2019
The Perfect Messager Bag: Great Aesthtic, Incredible Durability, Quality Company, Perfect Price
- NomadicReviewed in the United States on 9 January 2018
Durable, functional, and a classical style that can’t be beaten
Colour Name: Olive DrabVerified Purchase -
