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Best Work Messenger Bags
The best work messenger bags in the world. Chosen by our specialist team of carry makers, designers and enthusiasts. Find the right one for you!
Bedouin Barbary
The Barbary is a thing of beauty…like really beautiful. But probe beneath the surface and you’ll find a solid messenger that mixes function with excellent handmade construction and durable materials. The top grain leather and waxed canvas combo looks sleek in work and play settings alike, plus the bag rocks some quality hardware with AustriAlpin […]
$390
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Bedouin Ghengis
Finding a messenger that looks classy in the office but is just as happy to chill in the park? Not an easy task. The Genghis however does both with ease. Carefully constructed by hand, the messenger features a tough but durable combination of AustriAlpin buckles, 10-ounce Scottish waxed canvas and top grain vegetable tanned leather. […]
$500
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Mission Workshop Rummy
Loved by cyclists – and for that matter, pretty much anyone who appreciates a thoughtfully-designed and well-constructed bag – the Rummy is a great choice if you’re after a versatile and reliable messenger. Excellent protection against the elements gives you piece of mind when the rain threatens, while its 27 liters lets you comfortably pack […]
$185
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Mission Workshop The Shed
Meet the chief load hauler in Mission Workshop’s series of Classic rolltop messenger bags. With its 35-liter volume, the Shed is a great option when you need to carry that little bit (or a lot) extra. Constructed to keep your gear safe from the elements, the Shed can be used either as a roll-top or […]
$205
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78% The Gustav
The Gustav is one of those bags that makes you do a double-take. There’s no boring seen-it-all-before messenger design here. Instead you’ve got chic styling that looks great in the office, at the coffee shop or striding through the airport. Vegetable-tanned Italian leather gets cozy with a choice of fabrics such as Japanese cotton canvas […]
$225
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Defy Recon
You want a messenger that’s built tough, with an edge to it that states in no uncertain terms it’s not your run-of-the-mill bag. Meet the Recon from Defy. Available in M35 military truck tarp or waxed canvas, the Recon is a solid operator, with top-quality AustriAlpin buckles and a mix of interior and exterior pockets […]
$266
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KILLSPENCER Briefcase
There’s a definite alpha aura to KILLSPENCER’s Briefcase 2.0. The tactical vibe has been toned down to suit a city setting but the military influence is unmistakable. Available in a choice of top-quality materials and packing superior hardware to match, the bag can be slung over the shoulder using the removable strap or carried as […]
$450
Archival Small Field Bag
Simple, stylish, versatile. The Small Field Bag is one of those bags that glides effortlessly between work and play thanks to its practical and understated design. Durable 22-ounce Waxed Twill and brass hardware will stand the test of time, while dual front exterior pockets and a back exterior pocket keep those items you need quick […]
$240
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