Messenger / Courier Bags List

You sure you need a messenger bag?
Mightn't a backpack be better suited to carrying A3 stuff?

£100 gets you a Chrome Metropolis range - still a fair way off what you're describing

my left shoulder isn't in the best of shape so after a while with a heavy load on it, it starts playing up
hmmm
wouldn't someone making one be cheaper? (thats what i thought anyway) because obviously with a branded bag they would have to worry about shipping, advertisement, paying a relatively large amount of workers etc.
but if someone was making one they would have to cover materials and then add a bit on top extra to make a profit and to cover there time....or am i just speculating haha

No.

You will not find a handmade/custom/craft messenger bag for £100 pounds.

Couldn't you just have a go yourself? I suggested up thread, how you could reasonably quickly modify existing products - or take a look at the DIY messenger bag thread on here

hmmmm why not, i'll have a looksy
alright thanks for the help

my left shoulder isn't in the best of shape so after a while with a heavy load on it, it starts playing up
hmmm
wouldn't someone making one be cheaper? (thats what i thought anyway) because obviously with a branded bag they would have to worry about shipping, advertisement, paying a relatively large amount of workers etc.
but if someone was making one they would have to cover materials and then add a bit on top extra to make a profit and to cover there time....or am i just speculating haha

The problem is that the smaller the company, the more expensive the materials are...by a HUGE amount. Add in the time it takes to make something custom to meet your needs.

Second hand or big company is your best option.

yeahh good shout cheers, and thanks for the help everyone
I looked into some bags and what materials they use and managed to source the materials on the bay - in theory i could make one for my self for just over £60 .... then again knowing me i'll be cycling and turn around to see everything that was in my bag scattered around the road haha

christmas is only around the corner as well - might be worth just waiting til then, making do with my crappy tennis bag and then treating myself to a levier

Get an Ortlieb messenger bag? £70 at wiggle at the moment. Certainly waterproof and sturdy and you can get extra compartments to clip inside.

thanks for that, but it wouldn't fit my needs un fortunately

I have a barely used Chrome messenger bag. Not sure if it's the citizen or metropolis. It's the big one but not the biggest I think.

It's blue and in great condition. Make me an offer if you're interested

do you have any thing A3 sized? and can you take some pictures with it/them in the bag please and thankyou :)

i haz a left shoulder pac ultimate, but with the x-strap removed, (didn't use it, and just lightened the bag as much as possible) black with grey liner fo' sale. in 85/90% condition. if anyone iz interested.

Get an Ortlieb messenger bag? £70 at wiggle at the moment. Certainly waterproof and sturdy and you can get extra compartments to clip inside.

get the messenger pro as it definately fits A3 not suire about the standard messenger

do you have any thing A3 sized? and can you take some pictures with it/them in the bag please and thankyou :)

I just tried to post some pictures but they could be seen from space. If someone can tell me how to post thumbnails I'll put some pics up tomorrow.

i haz a left shoulder pac ultimate, but with the x-strap removed, (didn't use it, and just lightened the bag as much as possible) black with grey liner fo' sale. in 85/90% condition. if anyone iz interested.

how much??

I just tried to post some pictures but they could be seen from space. If someone can tell me how to post thumbnails I'll put some pics up tomorrow.

flickr them??

probably about 100
or swap for a decent back pack

flickr them??

Here you go. That's a piece of A3 paper on the second image. Let me know if you're interested

xl timbuk2 for 80 quid, they can be worn on either shoulder
http://www.shopeezee.co.uk/proddetail.php?prod=SE-TBK2-111-7&PARTNER=FROOGLE

My Northface is petty good for £50 (i got it along time ago probably more now)

BOOM

Manhattan Portage on ASOS. Enter 'SUPER10' for another 10% off.

Manhattan Portage Vintage Messenger Bag
RRP £120.00
NOW £48.00

Manhattan Portage Sputnik Messenger Bag
RRP £99.00
NOW £38.00

Manhattan Portage Sputnik Laptop Messenger Bag
RRP £110.00
NOW £44.00

Manhattan Portage Laptop Bag
RRP £65.00
NOW £32.00

Manhattan Portage Hiking Day Pack
RRP £110.00
NOW £55.00

Manhattan Portage Hiking Lite Shoulder Bag
RRP £55.00
NOW £22.00

cheap, but not actually a proper messenger bag. doesn't have anti-sway/xstraps so would swing around alot while riding

true, but i use my timbuk2 without xstrap no problem.
i agree it's more difficult, but there is a sweet spot on a standard cross shoulder strap that changes with volume load. you get the hang of where it is at any load after a while.
i find having the bag rest looser - counterintuitively - stops sway.

^ it's true - x strap isn't essential

This^ and ^^

Use my T level without x strap and I have none of this swaying issue others seem to have...

Ive had my standard ortlieb for 10 years. Its light and works. Thats all i really care about. If we are talking bout just carrying your laptop on a commute then i would imagine all would work well tho.

After 10 years its pretty much beat up and i intend to get a new just like it. May not be the best looking bag but i dont really care bout that.