Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Qualities Of A Full Grain Leather Messenger Bag

By Jocelyn Davidson


Getting from one business appointment to the next with everything you need to be successful can sometimes be a difficult task. Laptops, cell phones and other electronic aides can be cumbersome and heavy to transport especially considering the fact that they are just the tip of the iceberg when assembling the necessary tools of your trade. Many sales people have opted to use a full grain leather messenger bag as the best way to carry all of the items they will need during their daily business meetings.

The soft pliant leathers that are used to create these bags may vary in color from hide to hide but the beauty and strength of the bags is designed to become a permanent part of the users wardrobe. They can be cleaned using commercial cleaning oils that absorbs slowly into the surfaces. Temporary color changes may occur when cleaning but this ultimately helps to develop a lustrous patina over time.

These bags have long shoulder straps for ease in carrying them and most also have a quick grab handle on the top for times when you need to move quickly from one location to the next. The top handle is usually attached with rivets to a metal bar that runs the full length of the carry case to allow added durability. Rivets are also applied to other stress points for added strength.

The bags have a single gusset design that is large enough to hold several files and other paper goods such as tablets. The main body of this bag also may have pockets built into the sides to hold smaller items you will need such as pens, calculator, or cell phones. There is usually a specific compartment on the back that is meant to carry your laptop. Some have areas in the body that seals off an area for valuables you may need to store.

Many of these bags are hand made by designers that choose to retain the rustic looks that come from using saddle buckles rather than zippers and snaps for closures. The top opening is covered by a flap that is secured to the bottom edge with a steel buckle. This touch gives the bags a distinctive air and enhances the character and appearance of vintage merchandise.

A modern touch that has been added to some designs allows the bags to be converted into easy to carry back packs. They use the shoulder straps in the conversion by placing strips of material on the bags that provide support for the strap to be looped into place for both shoulders to carry. This hands free option can provide the user with the ability to carry other materials to assist with a presentation in the field.

The concept of a smaller more versatile means of transporting electronics and other important goods appeals to both men and women. A briefcase can be heavy and clumsy to carry around and does not offer the versatility of having pockets or compartments on the outside for easy access to writing equipment or phones. With these bags the user has full and free access to whatever they may need at a given moment.

With proper care and normal use these bags are designed to last many years. They have a ten year warranty against damage although many are reported as having multi-generational heritages.




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