Messenger Bag Process: From Sketch to Finished Product

Re:Messenger Bag Process: From Sketch to Finished Product by dublinben on Sunday August 03, 2014 @06:33PM (#8129415)

My $80 Manhattan Portage bag has lasted six years so far. It's made of Cordura, not canvas, so it's essentially indestructible.

I'm not sure there's any reason I would buy the bag from OP rather than one from a more established manufacturer. The construction (waxed canvas) and detailing (leather straps) also strike me as incredibly trendy. This kind of bag has become quite popular in the last few years, but will likely not stay popular for a decade.

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Re:Messenger Bag Process: From Sketch to Finished Product by philsnow on Sunday August 03, 2014 @07:26PM (#8129525)

> The construction (waxed canvas) and detailing (leather straps) also strike me as incredibly trendy. This kind of bag has become quite popular in the last few years, but will likely not stay popular for a decade.

Is that a thing that matters to you ?

I looked at it and thought "man, that's a nice looking bag". I did not think "I bet my peers would think that's a nice looking bag".

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Re:Messenger Bag Process: From Sketch to Finished Product by dublinben on Monday August 04, 2014 @09:59AM (#8131723)

If I'm spending hundreds of dollars on a fashion piece, then yes, I obviously care what other people will think about it. On the other hand, if I'm buying something timeless, it will never be out of fashion.

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Re:Messenger Bag Process: From Sketch to Finished Product by cstenson on Monday August 04, 2014 @11:26AM (#8132142)

It's not like a fanny pack.

Messenger bags have been around since the days of the Pony Express. They're not going anywhere anytime soon.

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