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Which military surplus messenger do you prefer?

rcd213

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Hey, I'm deciding between the following as an inexpensive alternative to my leather messenger. It would be mainly for going to my post-bac classes when I don't have to go straight from work. I might use it for work every once and again (business casual attire), as a lighter alternative. Please let me know which you prefer. Thanks.

 

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i like the first one on the left, the right seems overdesigned with that x strap, which could get lame pretty fast.
 

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One on the left is actually pretty nice for a casual bag. Where to buy?

EDIT: Nm, just noticed the watermark.
 

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They're both on Amazon and various army navy websites for around $30. I agree with you both, I'm more partial to the left one as well. Thanks for the input.
 

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can you link up some of those sites? i've been looking for one for a while and digging the one on the left quite a bit
 

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Does the "x-strap" serve any purpose? Otherwise I agree the left is better looking.
 

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Originally Posted by harvey_birdman
Does the "x-strap" serve any purpose? Otherwise I agree the left is better looking.

I believe it's just for decoration
 

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Originally Posted by rcd213
http://www.armynavyshop.com/Merchant...army-navy-shop

there's one spot.



cheers. shipping to canada doubles the price though
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rcd213

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Originally Posted by juvefan
cheers. shipping to canada doubles the price though
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Rough. Maybe some other site will have better rates. Try search B-15 messenger bag. Hopefully you'll have some luck.
 

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