Thoughts on this Barbour Messenger Laptop Bag?

[furo]

Originally Posted by foodguy

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?

Yes it's a combo of leather and canvas

 

[videocrew]

Originally Posted by Bandit44

It's been several years since I did this, but the season runs through the winter. Definitely cold enough in December/January.
Remember, everyone who has never actually been to the South thinks that everything south of Virginia is a massive tropical rainforest that never drops below 80. Adjust your expectations of posts from ignorant yankees accordingly.

 

[Delente]

Originally Posted by The White Carnation

Get the Barbour bag. It has charm, character and it will outlast you.

I couldn't agree more. I know someone who purchased a Barbour messenger/lap top bag similar to this around 4 months ago to use as an everyday bag for work. It has stood up to use very well.

They've also received numerous positive comments about their bag since buying it - generally centering around the fact that, as The White Carnation notes, it has a little more character than a lot of other bags out there for the same money.

 

[bowtielover]

It's ok but not something i'd rush out to get.

 

[mdp0430]

I have the Customhide Scholar and was not impressed by the leather whatsoever. It's not amenable to everyday wear that a bag like that should be. The leather reminds me of what you would find on cheap Bass shoes or prom rental shoes.

 

[furo]

Anyone have dimensions on the Barbour bag below?

barbour leather tarras

 

[Mr. Lee]

Don't like it. Check out the response you got about Custome Hide.

 

[Crane's]

Originally Posted by The White Carnation

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.
O'Rly? So you think 6 or 8 ounce waxed cotton is going to do better than 22 ounce waxed cotton twill? That Barbour looks OK but it won't hold a candle to the Filson pictured above and that I'll bet good money on.

 

[3dials]

This will resurrect an old thread, but this bag is still available at $161 after a 25% discount ("MEMORIAL") at: http://www.rooneyshop.com/products/wax-leather-briefcase. Not a bad price.