For Sale: British Made Mini Messenger Bags

Just ordered one to carry my laptop and small folder in - looking forward to it!

Received mine today - a superb, well thought out British product and great value IMHO. Really plugs the gap in traditional sizes and seems just right for a day bag into overnighting etc.

Good communications from the seller too - I hope you do well sir!

Hi Jordan,

I've always wanted to move towards a messenger for my commute.
Just a few thoughts, i cant see any pictures of the front of the wearer and the sternum strap? Also there's a pocket on the front which looks useful, any guidelines as to what would fit in there (phone, wallet, keys, etc)?
Oh and what's the bit between the front pocket and the bag opening (under the roll/within the rolling area)?

Would be interested to see if you had any ingenious tips for commuting a shirt to the office in the bag, my daysack works to some extent but requires very specific packing, i think the messenger back shape is more suited - but i've never been able to try one out and test it.

Many thanks - looks a great product!

EDIT: oh and have these seen ipad testing?:D

Hi Jordan,

I've always wanted to move towards a messenger for my commute.
Just a few thoughts, i cant see any pictures of the front of the wearer and the sternum strap? Also there's a pocket on the front which looks useful, any guidelines as to what would fit in there (phone, wallet, keys, etc)?
Oh and what's the bit between the front pocket and the bag opening (under the roll/within the rolling area)?

Would be interested to see if you had any ingenious tips for commuting a shirt to the office in the bag, my daysack works to some extent but requires very specific packing, i think the messenger back shape is more suited - but i've never been able to try one out and test it.

Many thanks - looks a great product!

EDIT: oh and have these seen ipad testing?:D

Hello!

There's a photo on website of the front showing the sternum and the big buckle!

As for the front pouch, I tend to chuck my lock in there and maybe a few other quick access things.

Basically, as apollo illustrated better than I did in his photos, the external straps are great for attaching exotic things to the bag if needs be.

As for keeping your dress shirt tidy, you can actually buy shirt carriers (link)which you could then pop into the mini messenger. I've no actual experience with these pieces of kit but if the measurements match then you shall be all good.

And Ipad testing, no, but the back of the bag is fully padded so it offers some protection in that instance!

Thank you!

Going to be finally putting some cold hard cash down for one of these tomorrow now that pay day has come around. Really looking forward to getting it.

Jimmybell - I tend to fold my shirt, roll it up and then pop it on top of anything else that I'm carrying in the bag just to stop any creasing. Not had any problems wearing a shirt without a jacket at work with no creases.

wish I had my camera today when I went to tesco.

you wouldn't believe it. bananas and turkey breasts sticking out of the rolltop etc....

Me like, me want

i have to say, these look great and a damn bargain for the money. (as i also could be in the market for a smaller, more compact daily bag)

hmmm, trade :)

good work!!

Definitely be getting one of these in a month or so when I'm more flush, my massive Mission Workshop is a bit much at times.

torrential rain?

no problem. not a drop inside and I didn't even roll the roll-top properly.. pls excuse my kitsch modification :)

come onnnnn paydayyyy !!!!

Very nice, lovely to see some use!

Did you sew that bad boy on by hand?

it was inevitable!

no man, didn't want to puncture the lining or anything, it was ironed on :P

Based on the reviews of this I am so tempted to get one of these.

These bags really are excellent - well made, loads of features, really comfortable. Please, please, please bring out a larger version that can hold an A3 folder!

Are there any of these left? :)

YEss Apollo - these kind of reviews are really fantastic. Annndd, the kind of thing that tip me into (after a lot of searching) deciding to buy one of these!

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Still some avail. it's all made to order so its just a case of having the materials here in the workshop.

Thank you for the kind words and support as usual chaps!

www.bigxtop.com

Just ordered - seems the perfect size for me, and the roll-top should make it really useful.
(Like a kid at christmas - how are stocks doing - eta for the order?)
Stoked!

Just seen the thread now these look the bees knees, I'm in the market for a new bag this Autumn as my backpack has had it's day and not very waterproof. Do they come in any other colours? Suppose I could modify it with patches and the like, but to say they're UK made, that's a mega bonus.

http://bigxtop.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/mini-messenger-8.jpg

is there an option to collect these anywhere from London?

Not at this point in time no, am based in Bournemouth!

Not in any other colours at this point, but its something that may happen in the near future.

Thank you!

How about collection in Bournemouth? I may be down visiting family this weekend!

Thanks

Interested.
Got an old Osprey Flapjack atm, but this could well be it's worthy replacement in the near future.

How about collection in Bournemouth? I may be down visiting family this weekend!

Thanks

Shouldnt be a problem, depending on how soon you order in relation to the amount of work on! but at this point in time, It'd be ready for weekend.