1. The messenger bag is named for its use by urban bicycle couriers. Messenger bags feature an across-the-chest style strap that permits the bag to rest on the back or hip. Messenger bags also sport a distinctively oversized fold over front flap.
2. The urban look of messenger bags is an appealing visual alternative to the more traditional designs of briefcases. Messenger bags are also extremely functional for the urban professional who commutes to work on a bus, subway, or bicycle.
3. Despite its streamlined and utilitarian design, the messenger bag takes a variety of forms. Some messenger bags feature zippered or buckled exterior pockets. Others are expandable, and some can even double as laptop bags.
4. Messenger bags are usually made from practical and rugged materials such as canvas, nylon, or Cordura, a highly durable and resistant nylon. The use of Velcro and zippers for securing pockets adds to the contemporary look of messenger bag fabrics.
5. Orange, red, blue, khaki, and even pink messenger bags increase the range of colors typically available in a business briefcase. For professionals who want their messenger bag to blend into a corporate setting, there are also more muted colors such as navy, grey, brown, and black.
6. Laptop messenger bags combine the trendy functionality of traditional messenger bags with a bulkier, more protective design that can house a computer and still leaves room for other accessories.
