suggest a military-themed messenger bag

[Ledanek]

my Old Navy Nylon messenger bag is shredding to bits already and I'm looking for a military-themed messenger bag
that fits a netbook with pockets for iPods and accessories.

Price range negotiable http://www.ghostrecon.net/forums/style_emoticons/default/thumbsup.gif

advance thanks

[18SASS]

http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/catalog/9832kf_271_detail.jpg
http://www.maxpedition.com/store/pc/catalog/9832kf1_231_detail.jpg

maxpeditions a good choice. You would probably break before it did.

[JC0352]

all the bike couriers around here seem to use these: http://www.chromebagsstore.com/bags.html Some look like they've been to hell and back, and still going strong.

why "military theme"?

[18SASS]

why "military theme"?

Good q.

Having a non military looking bag isnt a bad thing

http://www.besportier.com/archives/burton-mp13-messenger-bag.jpg

[Migs]

^one of those and get ACU on it and Voila

[Albatross]

www.timbuk2.com

They have Multi-Cam. I was given one as a gift a few years back, in Multi-Cam. The bag is awesome, but the MC makes it so gawdamn ghey I don't use it.

[GG]

www.timbuk2.com

They have Multi-Cam. I was given one as a gift a few years back, in Multi-Cam. The bag is awesome, but the MC makes it so gawdamn ghey I don't use it.

It isn't MultiCam. it is a knock-off

[Pacey]

That's funny! I am looking for exactly the same at the moment.

My choice at the moment: A SOTE Mission Go Bag like this one

http://www.specopstech.com/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=1592

[Hispeed1]

If you got bucks: Eagle Industries courier bag. On a budget: Condor messenger bag.

[Ledanek]

all the bike couriers around here seem to use these: http://www.chromebagsstore.com/bags.html Some look like they've been to hell and back, and still going strong.

why "military theme"?

I wanna be a poser...lol

I just move away from the black/grey/red combo that I have been stuck with for so many yrs. I really don't want to go full Jack Bauer too.

[Ledanek]

If you got bucks: Eagle Industries courier bag. On a budget: Condor messenger bag.

yep, someone suggested two Eagle Industry but at $183, I have to really justify price to zombie/end of the world scenario before purchasing...end sarcasm...but they are highly recommended. thanks for the additional vote for the Eagle Industries courier bag.

Condor looks nice, wonder if my Asus Eeepc would fit there.

keep the suggestions coming guys

[18SASS]

The maxpedition unit i posted is $115. Pretty cheap IMO. It will fit the asus. Good luck finding your BDB.

[click]

Head to your local surplus store dude. Thats where I got mine. I believe its a replica of a German backpack or something. Its OD canvas and has lasted me about 3 years with regular light to heavy use.

[Ledanek]

www.timbuk2.com

They have Multi-Cam. I was given one as a gift a few years back, in Multi-Cam. The bag is awesome, but the MC makes it so gawdamn ghey I don't use it.
That company is highly recommended by a friend who is a messenger. But he has reservations about the laptop padding.

[Ledanek]

That's funny! I am looking for exactly the same at the moment.

My choice at the moment: A SOTE Mission Go Bag like this one

http://www.specopstech.com/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=1592

not for me sir, good luck finding, if I see anything of your possible liking I'll post here too .

[Ledanek]

The maxpedition unit i posted is $115. Pretty cheap IMO. It will fit the asus. Good luck finding your BDB.

it's on the top of my list now sir
thank you

[kutter]

Try this bag:
http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302699955&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524442629007&bmUID=1265326344763

It's in Universal Camo and it's rock solid. I've got the backpack version and the quality is great, especially considering the price (more so now that it's on clearance). You may have to put your asus in a laptop sleeve though.

The only other catch is that you have to have to be a member to purchase from MEC, although it's only $5 for a lifetime membership.

[18SASS]

48 CAD for 1000D nylon. Damn!

[snake]

http://www.countycomm.com/BAILOUTBAGGEN5.htm

http://www.countycomm.com/minebag.htm

[Ledanek]

That's funny! I am looking for exactly the same at the moment.

My choice at the moment: A SOTE Mission Go Bag like this one

http://www.specopstech.com/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=1592

came across this Mongo Versipack (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NazvTKKBc58)....might be what I'm looking for.....is this what your looking for also?

[Ledanek]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So5iQoQQswg

just tossing this...for whatever general purpose
**runs**

[18SASS]

i have the jumbo versipack. back pocket fits a small netbook/large pistol ( think m23usp)

[Pacey]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So5iQoQQswg

just tossing this...for whatever general purpose
**runs**

"Manpurse" WTF?!? Thanks a lot! That ruined it for me, haha

I'll stick with the Mission go Bag. USCAV actually has them in 2 sizes.

http://www.uscav.com/Productinfo.aspx?productID=18295&TabID=548

Still not sure whether I want the big one or the smaller one, which you can also get from most of the regular Hongkong Gear Retailers

[martinexsquaddie]

theres lots of dpm "manbags" floating about quite useful if truck mounted to stash mags and such

[Ledanek]

"Manpurse" WTF?!? Thanks a lot! That ruined it for me, haha

I'll stick with the Mission go Bag. USCAV actually has them in 2 sizes.

http://www.uscav.com/Productinfo.aspx?productID=18295&TabID=548

Still not sure whether I want the big one or the smaller one, which you can also get from most of the regular Hongkong Gear Retailers

thanks for that suggestion...but looking at pic, it maybe too big for my frame size. I'll keep in mind on next purchase

[Ledanek]

i have the jumbo versipack. back pocket fits a small netbook/large pistol ( think m23usp)

any chance you can upload a pic?

you think there is still room for DSLR? Or maybe just either or with netbook and DSLR?

THANKS!!!

[lightcav]

I strongly reccommend timbuk 2 it will seriously last you a lifetime and much cheaper than gucci eagle or maxpedition. You can build your own bags on the website, choose canvas or nylon outer material, and they come standard with waterproof plastic lining. Extremely durable I've been using mine everyday since 2003 and it still looks great. Also you should really think about weight when choosing a bag. The lighter it is the more s**t you can carry. timbuk 2's are really light. You wont regret getting one. I take a black sharpie and color in the gay yellow logos on the bag and add a a shoulder pad.

[Ledanek]

my man-purse= murse ruined by another impulse buy:
http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/4556/forester10paprika3.jpg (http://img651.imageshack.us/i/forester10paprika3.jpg/)

maybe next overtime

thanks everyone for their contri.....my decision was to go with Mongo Versipack or Jumbo L.E.O

[Lasse]

I might be off the line, but what the hell:

A normal backpack? I fail to see how a man-bag is more useful.

[carolvs]

The best right now is Emdom TNT bag, the upcoming contender is Kifaru's OTW bag (not yet released). Honorable Mention: S.O. Tech Mission Go Bag.

[dave81]

I got one of these on a trip to China, cost like $3 I think.

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/1251/ms88167.jpg (http://img36.imageshack.us/i/ms88167.jpg/)

I used to wear it in uniform, but I'd hide the flap with Chairman Mao. It looked like a normal US Army map case.
Or for authenticity you could just go with an *actual* US Army map case.

[Ledanek]

I might be off the line, but what the hell:

A normal backpack? I fail to see how a man-bag is more useful.

Original thread is in search of messenger bag......one sling.....backpack will be too big for a netbook and DSLR that I intend to carry to work.

I already have a Targus and a military issued backpack.

I just needed a single sling messenger bag

@ Dave81, I'm really digging that bag and not a bad price too.

[dave81]

Well you're in luck, there are tons of them on eBay.

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38&_nkw=chairman+mao+bag

Just be aware that many of them have a shipping fee of $20, as they're coming direct from China. You can find cheaper ones, though.

[Flagg]

A claymore CDF mine bag...anything else would be ghay.

[James]

Check www.zahal.org, they've got some IDF bags that might be what you're looking for.

[Ipkiss]

My suggestions:

http://www.flyye.com/ArticleShow.asp?ProdID=0484


I use this one for EDC..
http://www.flyye.com/ArticleShow.asp?ProdID=0188

No need to worry on build quality though, ze Chinese learned to stich properly :-)

btw, nice car