Thoughts on this Barbour Messenger Laptop Bag?

I don't think it looks very cool. There are better bags. Barbour, although a good maker of jackets, now produces a lot of accessories in India that are just OK and nothing special. They seem to be just going for a price point and not value/quality.

WTF is price POINT?

See this 'point'less phrase used all the time on this board.

Can you not just say 'price'?

It is a common expression used in place of saying a manufacturers price range target to reach a certain buyer. It means something more than simply price.

Looks fine, but for a little bit more consider buying something made in the USA -


http://www.customhide.com/ranger_laptop.html

or


http://www.filson.com/products/brief...taProduct=1019

Don't like...

Looks....ambiguous...

I would go with birdman's suggestions. Both the bags and brands seem more solid.

Made in the USA you say? Well then gee whizz those other two must be good *smirk* Get the Barbour bag. It has charm, character and it will outlast you.

Waxed cotton attracts lint, has a petroleum smell, and has to be "re-proofed" for water resistance every couple of years. I owned a Barbour Beaufort jacket that was beautifully made, but I only used it for bird hunting. I would think that for daily use, leather will be more practical and will age better.

i think it looks great. in fact, i like it better than those filson bags everyone is so hot on. what are the materials? it looks like leather and canvas?

You used a Barbour for bird hunting in NC? You must have roasted!

It's been several years since I did this, but the season runs through the winter. Definitely cold enough in December/January.