Messenger bag
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A messenger bag (also called a courier bag) is a type of
A smaller version is often called a sling bag.History
This design of bag has been used in the transportation of
Pre-dating today's messenger bags described herein as specifically for
Use
Similar in function to backpacks, messenger bags ensure comfort for people carrying heavy and/or bulky items, while allowing easy access to the contents.
They typically incorporate features that make them suitable for cycling. Such features may include fittings for easy adjustment of the shoulder strap, quick release buckles, an adjustable hinged buckle on the strap, and the ability to attach accessories, such as lights, phone holsters, or U-locks. The top-opening one-strap design allows messenger bags to be easily swung around front so that their contents can be accessed without removing the bag.
A true messenger bag includes a second, thinner, stabilising strap that is fastened either around the rider's waist or diagonally across the chest. Without a stabilising strap, the bag tends to swing around to the rider's front, making pedalling difficult.
Messenger bags are often used as a
Construction
Materials used in messenger bags are often more durable and water-resistant than other over-the-shoulder bags. Contemporary bags use thicker gauges of waxed
See also
- Hunting bag
- Handbag
- Mail bag
- Satchel
- Tote bag
References
- ^ Aaron Britt, Special to The Chronicle (28 December 2008). "San Francisco, land of the messenger bag". SFGate.
- ^ "HP Swaps Usual Laptop Packaging For Messenger Bag". InformationWeek.
- ^ "Poly Mailer Courier Bags".