A messenger bag is a type of sack, or handbag, made out of natural or synthetic cloth. Messenger bags can be worn over a person's shoulder with a strap that winds around the upper body and rests on the lower back. The term messenger bag is associated with a bicycle messengers. The design was originally used by various messengers like mail men or other postal workers.
In form they are similar to backpacks, but have a simpler shoulder strap design. Messenger bags may also have special features like reflective materials, waterproof lining or special fittings like a chest or waist strap along with the shoulder. Design wise, messenger bags are more durable than regular purses—they may even be water proof.
Brands of Messenger Bags
There are also many brands to choose from when you're shopping for messenger bags. Prada messenger bags are both stylish and comfortable. The material on these bags is made from the company's signature Vela Nylon and includes leather straps. These bags are shipped with an authenticity card and run less than $400.00.
Dickies messenger bags are far less costly yet still feature beautiful designs. Some Dickies messenger bags sell for less than $100.00, including the Basic Shoulder Bag available in multiple colors and the Steel Grey design with zippers and sleeves.
Messenger bags are not only for female messengers and cyclists. The Brenthaven Fusion MB Messenger Bag is meant for either gender and can hold a laptop, I-Pod, cell phone and other portable appliances. The Brenthaven Fusion mb Messenger Bag 15.4 sells for $99.95 at most online stores.
Theme Messenger Bags
The Jack Bauer messenger bag is a theme bag which features a large main compartment, inside pouch with zipper closure and three external pockets. It is based on what the Jack Bauer character wears on the “24” FOX TV show. You don't have to buy a murse or manbag if you can carry your valuables in top secret style using the Jack Bauer Messenger Bag. There's no indication on the messenger bag if you will look too much like Jack Bauer and actually get shot at, however.
Finally, there's Anime messenger bags, featuring not only popular anime characters but also Anime and Manga smileys, such as your past favorites: (^_^) (=_=) and (^-^).
Messenger bags can be fun or fashionable and are popular with commuters as well as cyclists and today's postal messengers.