So, right now I have this dinky green messenger bag. It gets the job done, but it's not very high quality, nor does it look very professional.
I'm now looking for a more professional-looking, male-appropriate carrying bag that I won't be embarassed to take with me to my new job and that would look fine slung over either a black coat or no coat.
Any recommendations of styles or specific products are welcome. I'm in NYC, so aside from online I have a lot of vendors available to me. Too many.
Oh and I *do* like the messenger bag style, so recommendations along that line are welcome - I just want to make sure I get something with an adult and professional look.
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I've been really happy with the things I've bought from them, and they have nice looking bags that are clearly designed for holding gadgets.
For including your SLR, check out the shoulder bags from Kata Bags:
http://www.kata-bags.com/product_list/8374.85655.35011.0.0/Shoulder_Bags
Some of them specifically list being capable of holding an iPad, and it'll be perfect for holding your camera. It's probably not going to be as professional looking, but black and plain isn't bad, and it doesn't scream "steal my SLR!" as much as Lowepro and other mainstream camera bags do. I have a Kata backpack, rather than a shoulder bag, but I've been exceedingly happy with it.
http://www.manhattanportage.com/catalog/
Proud purveyor to every asshole bike messenger, neckbeardy brooklynite, and one percenter in the 5 boroughs.
But seriously, I've sworn by these bags ever since I was in school in Manhattan and still order them online where I live now. They're fantastico.
Those look cool, but I don't know if would call them professional looking.
I was looking for a messenger bag for a long time before I got one by providence and from what I researched, these might fit your bill and have a good rep:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/74475481/large-camera-messenger-bag-with-leather
Ah, the downtown labyrinth of Century 21. I should check there. Too bad I'm in a rush now and headed to Midtown but I guess I could head there afterward.
I actually really like the Racer-X style from Muzetto (laptop bag). I think that's the style I want, even if it isn't Muzetto. Thanks
Those are pretty cool and I actually looked at their site last time I was looking for a messenger bag. Not sure they have the style I want, but I need to check them out more thoroughly. Thanks
That is pretty good looking. A little ulp! on price but I guess I shouldn't expect a decent bag to be cheap. Thanks
i have been rocking a small one (i think) as my work bag for a while now. it will easily hold all you wanted plus a macbook. if you don't have a laptop it should easily hold your DSLR, unless you plan on carrying huge glass
i just bought a backpack version since i am finding messenger style bags hurt my back too much
http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/cubicle-laptop-messenger
Of course, there's a reason I got it as a gift.
I have three of them... one is new, but two are 12 and 10 years old respectively. They are grubby as they went through art school, but they are absolutely no worse for wear structurally.
http://www.jr.com/timbuk2/pe/TBK_25822018/
http://www.saddlebackleather.com/Classic-Messenger-Bag.html?sc=8&category=83
i thought i had a small, but dimensions make me think its a medium. i would get teh medium. the next sizes up will be overkill
If I had the cash I would get that just because of the enjoyment I got from reading the FAQ. And of course the 100 year warranty is a nice touch as well.
Medium is a good size - the large can hold multiple 15" laptops, and is a little big for casual use.
I sort of think all-black looks less-professional than some color, at least when dealing with synthetic fabrics - looks like a SWAT bag. Here's my daily bag:
Professional looking and on special as well.
EDIT: Though apparently Chrome is the hotness these days.
http://www.chromebagsstore.com/bags/laptop-bags/anton.html
I actually think that leather/cotton ralph lauren one looks less 'professional' than the matte black timbuk bag.
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