I'm a huge fan of "Courierware" handmade bags from Vermont. I've owned three now, a large
messenger bag that was my constant companion when I worked and has been passed to
#2 son, a medium messenger bag that I bought to use for a brief period during my early
retirement years, and lastly a "mini" walking bag to haul my stuff in now that I can't have
anything touching/bouncing on my legs ( a pants pocket full of 'guy stuff' is a no-no for me).

These bags are little known to most but every single one is handmade of ballistic Cordura that
is almost bulletprorf so they wear like iron. THESE bags take a back seat to no one!
My son washed the big bag up to look like new and is using to travel in pursuit of his job after
I used it for 6 days a week for 20 yrs!

If you are short on funds call the makers phone # listed on the site to inquire about seconds
or tradein's (yes, they take their bags back intrade for a new "Courierware" bag which is
where I bought two of my bags! (couldn't find a thing wrong with either one))

So if you want to own a messenger ,or other Courierware bag, and spend the money just once, buy
a Courierware bag and move on. It will last you longer than you could ever believe. Just throw it
in the wash machine once in a while and your good.

http://courierbags.com/index.itml