Had to write a review! These are the best messenger bags available! I have tried all the other brands literally! even the best from San Francisco! I never looked at Manhattan portage as a competitor In this messenger bag game but my vintage messenger (lg) has really outperformed all of the other bags! It's the most comfortable bag I have tried yet. I can't feel the load as much cause these bags are so light, no extra stuff to weigh it down including a liner or a bunch of unnecessary pockets. I added one of my wife's purse organizers and it's perfect for me. every day abuse and heavy loads have proven this bag to be efficient in the messenger/delivery world, I did order a extra pad for the strap so we will see how much better that feels in the coming weeks
Perfect sized bag can tell it’s gonna last forever too it’s it feels lightweight but tough as can be. Came the next day which was such a nice treat. Thanks again yall!!!
I can not remember exactly when I got this bag but I think I bought it 1997 in NYC. Well I have used this bag on an everyday basis around the world in all kind of conditions you can imagine. Very used on bikes and adventurous trips as well as going to the gym or to the beach or just around the city, or or or... I'm looking to buy another one in Vinyl just to change but I want the same size (LG) so I can fill it up with all my stuff and vintage style like the ones I got in love with the messengers in NY were using in the 90's. Well today I still have it and I use it almost everyday. And still new!! Impossible to Destroy!! 25 years now! WoW! Thank You!!
This bag is very versatile
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I couldn't help myself writing a review...
I bought mine (a Vintage black) back in july 1986 and it is still going fine.
I use it every day for shopping groceries...
Incredible capacity. I take it every where (week ends...).
We have now a very close relationship...
[BRIEF]
Simple and sturdy, especially the strap and buckle.
Somehow, it's water-resistant and not water-proof; no internal zipper except for the small hidden pocket to store some loose change or a bunch of keys.
[SUGGESTION]
Would have been better if a small carabiner keychain is provided inside the bag and another strips of velcro on the front for better closure when the load is minimal.
[WHAT I STORE IN THERE?]
I'm not a messenger and don't ride a bike but I do carry a lot of tools and stuffs for my job as IT Engineers, and here is the list:
1 x 12" Laptop (in sleeves)
1 x 10m RJ45 cable
1 x 1m RJ45 cross-cable
1 x Network Cable Tester + Crimpers
1 x Screwdriver Sets (2 pieces)
1 x 101-key USB keyboard (full size)
1 x Optical Mouse USB
1 x Digital Camera (2.5" x 4" x 0.9")
1 x 5.25" External HDD (with HDD in there)
1 x 3.5" External HDD (with HDD as well)
1 x Gloves
1 x CD-Album (35 discs)
1 x A4 Sized Plastic File
1 x Magazine (not for the gun!!!)
2 x 1.5m 3-pin Power Cords
1 x Jansport Mobile Phone Holder (on the straps)
Talk about load, this messenger is a masochist; enjoyed being abuse. OK, I am no sadist but this bag is really cool!
Had my bag for close to 8 year. Because of this bag that I bought another
ManhattanPortage bag.