Rugged Leather Messenger Bags Are Great!

The courier bag that was once only used for delivering assorted parcels has become a fashion statement in the form of modern leather messenger bags. Not only a piece of accessory, the satchel has room enough to carry books, cameras and even a laptop. The versatility of this piece makes it a must have for the urban resident.

The first courier sacks were made from natural materials in the previous century. Later on, synthetic materials were used to add strength and more protection. Typically, there is only one strap that hugs around the wearer's chest and back. This offered a lot of room for messengers to move around. In the case of the popular bicycle courier, the carrier could carry many loads without having to sacrifice the ability to navigate crowded streets.

When securely placed, the owner can swing the satchel around and remove or place an item inside. This allows the carrier to move and at the same time transfer important files without having to remove the bag from under him. While there are different sizes available, the system of straps and buckles of modern variants allows one sack to be used by many carriers. Today's brands of leather messenger bags offer external pockets or locks to allow for cell phones and other accessories. These improvements, along with the same functionality of the swinging compartment, have made it a popular accessory for younger generations.

While leather messenger bags were used most often by men in previous years, today there are many ladies who use this in place of their purse. Students also use them in college and high school because they are much easier to carry than backpacks when commuting or travelling by bike. The main compartment is large enough to carry several books and notes.

New leather messengers bags are available starting at around seventy dollars. The most popular colour is tan, but you can also avail of them in red, grey and black shades, and more styles are being introduced each year.