Any ideas on a messenger bag? - Designer Handbag & Purse Chat.. The Bag Forum

boysRsmelly · August 20th, 2007, 03:34 PM

Hey girls! I just ordered a canvas messenger bag and I got it in the mail today. I was planning on using it for school... but its too small!

The description said that it was 16 inches in length... but it turns out it is 16 inches TALL and only 11 inches in length. That would be okay I suppose, except that it isn't wide enough. I could only fit 2 books in there. I have 3 books, plus 2 lab books, and of course I'll need room for notebooks. I wanted something casual looking and would prefer heavy-duty canvas since I've never had much luck with nylon bags. Oh, and I hate velcro! AGH! Nothing is worse that hearing someone ripping open velcro!

Here's the bag I bought... so you can see what I was trying to get.

boysRsmelly · August 21st, 2007, 09:17 AM

ARGH! I've been searching and searching and I still can't find anything. I don't like brightly colored nylon with mesh pockets!

Why can't I find a messenger made out of canvas that is the size I need? I need something BIG... like 20 X 15 or something like that. But then it needs to be at least 5 inches deep because my stupid books are so fat!

Oh, and I would like to have a divider within the large compartment... so its two compartments instead. And outside pockets would be good too! ::sigh:: Why is this so hard?

boysRsmelly · August 21st, 2007, 07:48 PM

Hehe... here's a men's bag by Juicy. At least its big! 16x16x6!

It's $295 though... but husband wouldn't be too happy if I spent that much on a book bag. Hmm...

Come on girls! You're not helping very much here! LOL!

boysRsmelly · August 21st, 2007, 07:57 PM

Okay... how about this one? It's a canvas laptop messenger by Case Logic. Only $30!

Does it look to boyish? Well... the Juicy one looked boyish too.

::sigh:: I don't want a bag that looks too girly... but at they same time I don't want something that looks "professional". Plus I hate that nylon that they make backpacks out of... and I don't want people wondering how I purchased an expensive bag if I have so much "financial need" (I'm receiving government grants for school). Hmm... this is so hard!

Jennifer · August 21st, 2007, 09:36 PM

personally i think the juicy couture one does look a little bit guy-ish. i know shopping for school bag is so hard!!

here are some other ones i can across from aeropostale.. also what color are you looking for? something simple like black or brown?

aeropostale - $20

Jennifer · August 21st, 2007, 09:36 PM

actually... you should really check out the messengers on zappos--- > link

boysRsmelly · August 22nd, 2007, 09:38 AM

Jennifer - I don't wear too much black... so I'm looking for a neutral tone in either tan, brown, olive green, etc. The one's from Aeropostale look cute. How big are they? I'm finding that most bags aren't deep enough to hold all of my books. I need something that's like 5 or 6 inches deep since my books are thick.

What about the Case Logic one I posted? The picture won't show up... so you have to click the link. Do you think that one is too masculine looking?

It's really big, that's why I like it.

I_Adore_Dior · August 22nd, 2007, 12:44 PM

i say go for the case logic.

boysRsmelly · August 24th, 2007, 03:33 PM

I'm getting so pissed!

Every single bag I have looked at is too small! Why is this turning out to be so hard? I dragged my husband all over town today and we came up with nothing. Everything was just too small. Why is it so hard to find a messenger bag that's like 6-8 inches deep.

You'd think someone would make one.

I looked at the Case Logic bag... it says its 8 inches deep on the website, but there's no way that interior is actually that deep. Too much padding I guess. ::sigh:: I guess I'm going to school on Monday without my books, I can't carry all of those without a bag. Damn! I'm so stupid... all of my classes are one right after the other so I actually need to take all of my books with me.

Jennifer · August 26th, 2007, 02:51 PM

hey brs, couple questions.. what price range are you looking in? and do you want one with padding for a laptop? you are looking for a logo-less one right?
im going to browse around...

Jennifer · August 26th, 2007, 03:27 PM

here are a couple.. and i agree it is impossible to find one 6" deep! oh my gosh there are so many nice bags out there but they are all like under 6".. gees. also alot of the bags were in black or had black trim and you said you wanted neutral colors. hum, hope i helped.......

Gola - link - $55 - Dimensions: 23 1/2" Wide x 6 1/2" Deep x 13" High.

kipling - link - $72 - 15" x 12.5" x 5" <--other colors

crumpler - link - $90 - 17.75" x 11.75" x 6.75"

tommy - link - $38 - 15" x 14.5" x 5" <-- more colors

gravis - link - $50 - 11" x 9.5" x 6"

HauteCouture · August 26th, 2007, 04:24 PM

i personally like that kipling bag.

boysRsmelly · August 26th, 2007, 05:54 PM

Thanks Jennifer! You're so sweet!

Actually, I finally found a bag. Something just told me to go to Scheels... don't know why since its a sporting goods store. But I went there and I found a bag that was big enough!

It's not really what I had wanted... but I guess at this point I shouldn't be picky.

It's a Jansport... and it's called "Elefunk". Hmm... isn't Jansport a "nerdy" brand. LOL!

They had some other bags that were a little more my style (um... not made of nylon) but they were too small. Sheesh! What a horrible ordeal!

August 20th, 2007, 03:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
boysRsmelly Moderator and Blogger Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,232	Any ideas on a messenger bag? Hey girls! I just ordered a canvas messenger bag and I got it in the mail today. I was planning on using it for school... but its too small! The description said that it was 16 inches in length... but it turns out it is 16 inches TALL and only 11 inches in length. That would be okay I suppose, except that it isn't wide enough. I could only fit 2 books in there. I have 3 books, plus 2 lab books, and of course I'll need room for notebooks. I wanted something casual looking and would prefer heavy-duty canvas since I've never had much luck with nylon bags. Oh, and I hate velcro! AGH! Nothing is worse that hearing someone ripping open velcro! Here's the bag I bought... so you can see what I was trying to get. __________________ Current Wishlist Balenciaga Mini Classique or Shoulder See by Chloe Animalia Keychain My Blog Posts

August 21st, 2007, 09:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
boysRsmelly Moderator and Blogger Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,232	Re: Any ideas on a messenger bag? ARGH! I've been searching and searching and I still can't find anything. I don't like brightly colored nylon with mesh pockets! Why can't I find a messenger made out of canvas that is the size I need? I need something BIG... like 20 X 15 or something like that. But then it needs to be at least 5 inches deep because my stupid books are so fat! Oh, and I would like to have a divider within the large compartment... so its two compartments instead. And outside pockets would be good too! ::sigh:: Why is this so hard? __________________ Current Wishlist Balenciaga Mini Classique or Shoulder See by Chloe Animalia Keychain My Blog Posts

August 21st, 2007, 07:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
boysRsmelly Moderator and Blogger Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,232	Re: Any ideas on a messenger bag? Hehe... here's a men's bag by Juicy. At least its big! 16x16x6! It's $295 though... but husband wouldn't be too happy if I spent that much on a book bag. Hmm... Come on girls! You're not helping very much here! LOL! __________________ Current Wishlist Balenciaga Mini Classique or Shoulder See by Chloe Animalia Keychain My Blog Posts

August 21st, 2007, 07:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
boysRsmelly Moderator and Blogger Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,232	Re: Any ideas on a messenger bag? Okay... how about this one? It's a canvas laptop messenger by Case Logic. Only $30! Does it look to boyish? Well... the Juicy one looked boyish too. ::sigh:: I don't want a bag that looks too girly... but at they same time I don't want something that looks "professional". Plus I hate that nylon that they make backpacks out of... and I don't want people wondering how I purchased an expensive bag if I have so much "financial need" (I'm receiving government grants for school). Hmm... this is so hard! __________________ Current Wishlist Balenciaga Mini Classique or Shoulder See by Chloe Animalia Keychain My Blog Posts

August 21st, 2007, 09:36 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jennifer Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Emerald City Posts: 11,643	Re: Any ideas on a messenger bag? personally i think the juicy couture one does look a little bit guy-ish. i know shopping for school bag is so hard!! here are some other ones i can across from aeropostale.. also what color are you looking for? something simple like black or brown? aeropostale - $20 aeropostale - $20 __________________ '09 TBF Meet in Chicago! 2 Giveaways: Rebecca Minkoff MAM + Lauren Merkin Molly Clutch TBF Pumpkin Carving Contest! win the coach pave skull charm Bag Bliss & The Fashion Row

August 21st, 2007, 09:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jennifer Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Emerald City Posts: 11,643	Re: Any ideas on a messenger bag? actually... you should really check out the messengers on zappos--- > link __________________ '09 TBF Meet in Chicago! 2 Giveaways: Rebecca Minkoff MAM + Lauren Merkin Molly Clutch TBF Pumpkin Carving Contest! win the coach pave skull charm Bag Bliss & The Fashion Row

August 22nd, 2007, 09:38 AM	#7 (permalink)
boysRsmelly Moderator and Blogger Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,232	Re: Any ideas on a messenger bag? Jennifer - I don't wear too much black... so I'm looking for a neutral tone in either tan, brown, olive green, etc. The one's from Aeropostale look cute. How big are they? I'm finding that most bags aren't deep enough to hold all of my books. I need something that's like 5 or 6 inches deep since my books are thick. What about the Case Logic one I posted? The picture won't show up... so you have to click the link. Do you think that one is too masculine looking? It's really big, that's why I like it. __________________ Current Wishlist Balenciaga Mini Classique or Shoulder See by Chloe Animalia Keychain My Blog Posts

August 22nd, 2007, 12:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
I_Adore_Dior Another Purse Please! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: everywhere Posts: 403	Re: Any ideas on a messenger bag? i say go for the case logic.

August 24th, 2007, 03:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
boysRsmelly Moderator and Blogger Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,232	GRRRRRRRRRR! I'm getting so pissed! Every single bag I have looked at is too small! Why is this turning out to be so hard? I dragged my husband all over town today and we came up with nothing. Everything was just too small. Why is it so hard to find a messenger bag that's like 6-8 inches deep. You'd think someone would make one. I looked at the Case Logic bag... it says its 8 inches deep on the website, but there's no way that interior is actually that deep. Too much padding I guess. ::sigh:: I guess I'm going to school on Monday without my books, I can't carry all of those without a bag. Damn! I'm so stupid... all of my classes are one right after the other so I actually need to take all of my books with me. __________________ Current Wishlist Balenciaga Mini Classique or Shoulder See by Chloe Animalia Keychain My Blog Posts

August 26th, 2007, 02:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jennifer Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Emerald City Posts: 11,643	Re: Any ideas on a messenger bag? hey brs, couple questions.. what price range are you looking in? and do you want one with padding for a laptop? you are looking for a logo-less one right? im going to browse around... __________________ '09 TBF Meet in Chicago! 2 Giveaways: Rebecca Minkoff MAM + Lauren Merkin Molly Clutch TBF Pumpkin Carving Contest! win the coach pave skull charm Bag Bliss & The Fashion Row

August 26th, 2007, 03:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
Jennifer Administrator Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Emerald City Posts: 11,643	Re: Any ideas on a messenger bag? here are a couple.. and i agree it is impossible to find one 6" deep! oh my gosh there are so many nice bags out there but they are all like under 6".. gees. also alot of the bags were in black or had black trim and you said you wanted neutral colors. hum, hope i helped....... Gola - link - $55 - Dimensions: 23 1/2" Wide x 6 1/2" Deep x 13" High. kipling - link - $72 - 15" x 12.5" x 5" <--other colors crumpler - link - $90 - 17.75" x 11.75" x 6.75" tommy - link - $38 - 15" x 14.5" x 5" <-- more colors gravis - link - $50 - 11" x 9.5" x 6" __________________ '09 TBF Meet in Chicago! 2 Giveaways: Rebecca Minkoff MAM + Lauren Merkin Molly Clutch TBF Pumpkin Carving Contest! win the coach pave skull charm Bag Bliss & The Fashion Row

August 26th, 2007, 04:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
HauteCouture fashion is my life Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: california! Posts: 424	Re: Any ideas on a messenger bag? i personally like that kipling bag.

August 26th, 2007, 05:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
boysRsmelly Moderator and Blogger Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,232	Re: Any ideas on a messenger bag? Thanks Jennifer! You're so sweet! Actually, I finally found a bag. Something just told me to go to Scheels... don't know why since its a sporting goods store. But I went there and I found a bag that was big enough! It's not really what I had wanted... but I guess at this point I shouldn't be picky. It's a Jansport... and it's called "Elefunk". Hmm... isn't Jansport a "nerdy" brand. LOL! They had some other bags that were a little more my style (um... not made of nylon) but they were too small. Sheesh! What a horrible ordeal! __________________ Current Wishlist Balenciaga Mini Classique or Shoulder See by Chloe Animalia Keychain My Blog Posts

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