Review Details

MESSENGER Bag Mk II

Product Review (submitted on December 5, 2015):

To be quite honest IMHO, this is the best Messenger Bag I have EVER OWNED. Now, let's make one thing clear from the get go this is just my opinion . First Off , I have a IPad in a Lifeproof Case... Not a Laptop, so this Bag fits it with room to spare, and would fit a iPad Pro in a similar case. As far as laptops go, a 13" for sure , but anything larger would likely not fit in the Laptop/Tablet designated padded pocket. I think that in the Main Compartment a 15" would fit , I suspect. I've owned and used Messenger Bags from everyone , 5.11, Vanquest, Hazard 4, and ITS Tactical (Zulu Nylon) This Bag takes all the Best from each and puts it in a Perfect Sized Package for me. The other Bags , although Excellent in Quality, were always Larger , thus making me fill them up ( my own fault ) otherwise they just seemed empty. The Direct Action , allows for many different carry capabilities .... In Town I carry the IPad in the designated Padded Pocket along with my Colt Combat Commander, and a IFAK in the Main Compartment. When I Fly for Work , I leave the Colt at home and add whatever is necessary to the trip at hand. On the outside pockets, I have a put everything from Pens and Pencils to a Compass , to all my Personal Electronics Charging Stuff (Cables, Mophie Powerstation, etc) . This Bag for Me , is much like the 3 Bears Story.... Some Bags were just too Big, others were too Small, this One Is Just Right. Construction and Material wise , I will put this bag up against any othe bag or manufacturer as far as Quality and Workmanship goes. The Cordura is actual Cordura , it 500 D , now hold on I know some will say , "it's not 1000 D" , true , but that's a lot of added weight with out much benefit for the average user. This 500D will hold up to everything you can throw at it in our daily travels , as well as some not so mundane travels too. In closing, I do not think you'll find a better bag for the money, and I've spent more on bags that were far less in there Quality. You will not be disappointed , unless you try and stick a 17" laptop in it, but that's not what this bag was designed for(Thank Goodness). If that's the case size you want or must have, then go and buy one of the Messenger Suitcases that are out there and fill it till your hearts content.