Sweetbriar Classic Vintage Messenger Bag - Original Heavyweight Cotton Canvas Shoulder Bag with Upgraded Features

Got this to replace the backpack I've been lugging around. Absolutely love it. Good quality. Feels sturdy. As pictured and just the right size for an every day bag. Water bottle pocket is a nice touch

Purchased as a bag for my son and he LOVED it! I was able to save a few bucks and very happy with seller pricing and description. Honest and efficient.

Cheap but worth it. Simple bag with pockets for a daily commute and everyday carry. Big enough to stash my 13 inch macbook air and a journal. Also the small pouch inside can carry my mini first aid kit and maybe other stuff like my lighter or any loose items. The shoulder padding is good but not the best. Security-wise, I would not recommend putting a wallet and leaving it unattended. You know, not a secure bag but its still good for going around town.

I wanted a vintage-look classic messenger bag to use as a prop for a skit. This bag is perfect. It is canvas with 2 outside pockets and one interior pocket, a Velcro closure and strap with padding. It is sturdy and well-made. It can easily fit a laptop (even my 17" one) with room for books or other items. I probably would not use it as a purse, but I think it could be used for travel as toiletries and extra clothing would fit nicely.

Lasts so long, looks good with everything

I got this for my husband and he loves it. He just needed a casual bag that could hold his 13” laptop and a few other things (snacks), and this fits the bill. It’s very loose, not like a structured briefcase/laptop style bag. Like it says, it’s a true messenger bag. The shoulder strap has a a moveable padded part (I’m sure this has a name but it escapes me), and the bag itself has small “handle” to pick it up from the body. I was extra impressed with the inside pockets. They are actual roomy pockets, not little slits. My only problem was deciding which color to get, but I think I chose well. It’s a nice medium neutral, and it isn’t too washed out/light.

I needed something new for carrying books, whiteboard markers and other materials to class. I saw this and liked the color so I bought it. I really want to like it but it has some drawbacks. First the good points: the material is sturdy and relatively durable. It has a decent amount of compartments without being overblown and gaudy like many backpacks/messengers/etc. The metal bits that attach the strap to the bag do NOT twist, contrary to what I've seen in some other reviews. Also it's big enough to carry one or two textbooks, a notebook and a binder as well as pens, markers, a compact umbrella (Florida) and calculator. The negatives: the hook-and-pile closure is terrible. Even with a nearly empty bag the thing just doesn't want to stay closed. With the aforementioned supplies in it, even though they fit without making it bulge or anything, the bag doesn't close at all. The strips of hook and pile just don't meet up properly. Another potential issue is that only one of the internal compartments has a zipper closure, all the rest are open. It would be less of a problem if the bag closed properly. Additionally (and this is the one that bugs me the most) is that the shoulder pad on the strap persistently squeaks as I walk around with this over my shoulder. I would prefer if my messenger wouldn't make it sound like I was farting every time I took a step. I would give it 2 stars but for $20 this bag is decent enough. For something you are going to use often, maybe spend a bit more and get something better.

This Messenger Bag is exactly as described, note, it does not have a bottom insert so it can sit flat. But that can be fixed with a similar sized hard insert - if you need a flat bottom for any reason- then removed when not necessary. love the color - canvas feel and simplicity of the bag. Works great !! . Oh, it has a comfortable carrying shoulder strap ! Perfect.