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 street-ready style of urban messenger bags is an appealing visual alternative to the more traditional designs of briefcases. These messenger bags are 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. If it’s backpack vs. messenger bag, here’s why the messenger deserves your support: its slender form is more chic than the bulky backpack, and easier to monitor in foot traffic; it’s more of an adult bag than the collegial backpack; finally, messenger bags feature a casual, colorful, contemporary style that’s compatible with business or pleasure.
5. 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.
6. For a leather messenger bag of exemplary quality and elegance, browse our selection of Claire Chase leather messenger bags. Made from lightweight, top-grain leather, these monogramable leather messenger bags feature locks and magnetic closures, and compartmentalized interiors.
7. Its style may be urban casual, but this bag means business. Business messenger bags are designed with the working professional in mind. Our business messenger bag selection includes bags with checkpoint-friendly designs, easy-access pockets, eco-friendly materials, and smartly organized interiors.
8. 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.
9. Laptop messenger bags combine the trendy functionality of traditional messenger bags with a bulkier, more protective design that can house a computer and still leave room for other accessories.
10. Alongside our wide selection of unisex messenger bags, you’ll also find womens messenger bags in sporty nylon and sumptuous leather. Each Mobile Edge and Claire Chase womens messenger bag is sized for easy carrying and essential storage, including laptops.
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