Messenger Bag for Men,VASCHY Vintage Water Resistant Canvas Satchel 14 15.6 17inch Laptop Briefcase

15.6 inch-grey model Im thinking of this more as a long-term review of this bags durability, so I wont say much about how comfortable it is to wear (it is comfortable to me), whether the pockets fit my needs and stuff (they fit my stuff very well), or how it looks (it looked just like the pictures when I got it, and with time the color has barely faded). I got this in October 2019 for my first year of college to replace my replacement of my Thinkgeek Bag of Holding. Both of these previous bags lining in the main pockets tore to shreds at the seams, and I had to hold the lining in place with an increasing amount of safety pins because I dont know how to sew. It was time for a new bag, so I did a lot of comparative browsing on Amazon and decided on this one. It is now late August 2021, almost 2 full years with this bag, and it is still in great shape. The lining shows no signs of giving up. The canvas has worn in, but in a good way, like a baseball glove; it isn’t as stiff as when it was when it was new, so it’s easier to fit unusually-shaped things in it. The zippers still zip all the way and haven’t needed repair. The straps and handles, which have also been troubling on old bags of mine, are reliable and thick. There is one thing to consider about the shoulder strap if you are tall, though: I am 510 tall and wear the strap on my left shoulder with the bag on my left side, so the strap doesnt cross over my body (like person 1 in the last picture on the Amazon listing). The strap is just long enough when fully expanded to be in the perfect place at my waist, but I think if I was any taller it would be too short. The shoulder strap is not removable, so if you are significatly taller you may need to look for a different bag. I live in Illinois, and it rains a lot during spring here, so I’ve had the bag outside during the rain a few times. No water soaked through the waxed canvas and lining, but I would still be careful not to have it in the rain too long. The canvas does get wet and retains some water, so if it was wet enough it might soak through. My dogs have peed on it a number of times and none of it has soaked through to the inside. I don’t remember if the bag came with washing instructions, and if it did I must’ve thrown them away, because I can’t find them now. I looked up how to clean waxed canvas, and the first few articles all say that you should not machine wash or dry, dry clean, use detergent, or iron it. Instead, you should hand wash it with cold water, not hot water, use mild soap if needed, and let it air dry. I’ve done this and it works well. So, yeah, I still like this bag. It’s lasted longer than either of my previous bags has, and I think it will last a lot longer still. I’m gonna keep using it and, if anything happens to the bag that changes my opinion of it, I’ll hopefully remember to update this review. Until then, it gets a confident 5 stars from me!

Nice enough bag. Lots of pockets but the bag slouches. Just looks sloppy. No real form. Theres better choices from the same company

Sturdy bag, well made, strong zippers and clasps with many useful pockets and pouches. I have been pleased with the durability and functionality. The size is perfect for travel. It is small enough to fit under airplane seats, but just big enough for a full overnight bag (change of clothes, books, toiletries, etc). I use it every time I travel, whether locally or internationally. The trolley strap (strap on the back that slides over extended handle rollers, is sturdy and one of the features I was looking for in a messenger/overnight bag. Aesthetically it is overall pleasing with the leather and canvas giving it a rumpled yet elegant look that gets better with use, getting a sort of patina as the canvas takes bumps and scratches well. As mentioned in other comments, if you load it up or carry it by the handle, the front flap can bulge out, giving it an awkward profile. And it is on the heavy side for a lightweight messenger type bag (Im good with that, it isnt heavy in any sense that hinders me and is heavier than flimsy bags due to solid construction). I still recommend it for serious use. It has held up well and ages well.

I need a bag that functions, I want a bag that looks good. Unfortunately this bag doesnt function as well as I need it to. The extra little pockets meant for small pads, pens, calculators should be easily accessible from the outside of the bag, not hidden inside the main pocket half way down to the bottom where theres no light to see the exact pen I want. The straps are stitched too low on the flap and too high on the inside. The problem with this is when you dont have this bag stuffed to the brim, it sags outward and makes it feel as if its going to spill everything out of the bag, it also looks really sloppy when carrying. The laptop sleeve has an odd velcro strap over the top. The material of the strap doesnt match anything else in the bag and sticks out like a sore thumb, Im guessing it was an afterthought in the design process. The look of the bag when not in use is eye catching and will catch compliments, but it simply doesnt function well. I guess its up to you guys which you need more.

The bag is sturdy, a good size and durable. The point off is because it looks kinda 70s in person. Its denim, just different colors if denim

This is a great canvas bag with lots of compartments for storage. I bought it for my husband to use as a medication and first aid kit for when we travel. But it was just too heavy, even when empty. I should have known that cotton canvas was a weighty fabric, so Im returning solely for that reason.

I love the bag but the zippers are rubbish. They constantly are breaking Im always having to fix it.

Nice bag! Lots of pockets, sturdy and the laptop compartment is both padded and quilted for safety of my laptop.

This bag is made of high quality materials

Its a very nice bag, its a bit bigger than I thought it was but I think thats mostly my fault for not paying enough attention to the size. I really like it though it fits all of um stuff and has a ton of pockets/pouches! The shoulder pad is really nice I dont even notice I have it on.