Gootium Canvas Messenger Bag - Vintage Crossbody Shoulder Bag Military Satchel

I really wasn't wanting a big, clunky bag but decided to get this one based off the reviews and figured I'd just deal with it. However, this bag is the absolute perfect size. Big enough to hold what you need but not clunky and awkward. The strap adjusts easily and sits nicely on ones shoulder. It's also really cute! I was wanting something bigger that didn't scream feminine and this definitely fits the bill. I think the only 'complaint' I have is the two buttoned front pockets are a little small. I was hoping to put my 2 charging banks in each one for ease of use but they unfortunately don't fit. The pockets are about as tall as a standard deck of cards though, so they're not unusable and definitely not worth being upset over. Overall, I'm very happy with this bag and would recommend it! Read more

love this bag. i’ve used it for 2+ years and it hasn’t shown any signs of wear yet. there’s lots of space inside and has a good amount of pockets, but that doesn’t make it look too huge and bulky, it still gives a smaller purse-like feeling. the strap is pretty lengthy too, which is what i like. great all around! Read more

I am very happy with my recent purchase. My old and much traveled LL Bean side bag finally wore out, and I took a chance with this. Very pleased with the size. It should hold more than my LL Bean and will be easier to find things during travel, especially on a plane. The quality seems good I think it will hold up well. The closure works well and the two pockets on the front are very handy. No more multiple pockets inside to lose things. Simple works. I like the color and classic style and the strap seems comfortable. The price is amazing. I’d buy it again. Read more

I purchased this bag about four months ago. I love it. I'm an older adult and I've had a succession of canvass briefcases, then backpacks, and now a series of three so-called "man bags" or "murses" -- That's my partner's term for "man + purse." Whatever you call it, this one is darn near perfect. Right size to hold my iPad in a case along with my Kindle, some pens, and a journal notebook in the main section. Cords and such plus a business card case inside the interior's zipper pocket. Wallet and keys live in the left and right exterior pockets. A flap seals the whole package nicely and trims out with a snap closure. But in terms of utility, the flap is handsome but also pretty much useless. And I have a need that the flap, with new engineering, could handle well in another iteration. I have no exterior place to store my iPhone and keep it handy. Maybe a pocket for smart phones could be sewn into or attached to the flap so phones can me tucked into place and retrieved whenever they ring or warble or whatever is the sound(s) your phone makes to get your attention. So that's my suggestion. In a new iteration, add a pocket to the outside of the flap. Make it right-sized for smartphones. Because, by the way, my smartphone is too big to be stored in the two other exterior pockets with snap closures. That's why I use them for my wallet and keys. Leaving my phone to find a home in my pants pocket (not a good look) and in the bag's big interior space, which means the phone is rather inaccessible when it rings or beeps or chirps or vibrates. Read more

Just the right size for a travel day bag. Easily stowed my iPad, tour book and incidentals while not being to big or bulky. Best part is the natural robust materials and construction. So glad to find a bag with old fashioned zippers and snaps. NO VELCRO! Read more

Nicest canvas messenger bag on Amazon? ... I probably looked at every single Product Description for items matching "canvas messenger bag" here on Amazon before rolling the dice on this one. On seeing and handling this bag I'm glad I chose it over the others. For a bag that's $100 cheaper than an American name brand bag, it's chock full o' craftsmanship: all internal canvas seams have stitched piping to cover any rough fabric edges; zipper pulls are made of leather; exposed strap ends are wrapped in leather; etc. The bag is brand new but feels already gently broken in, like a pair of stone-washed denim jeans (but there's no fading on the material). The Olive Brown bag I purchased is a perfect blend of those two colors. Straps are medium brown, and leather accents are a darker shade of brown. Just enough contrast between bag body and accents, but not too much to be an eyesore. The GOOTIUM brand leather tag is also a nice "thing", but I'm not a big fan of these Chinese-coined words for brand names. GOOTIUM honestly sounds like some sort of Kryptonite goo that Superman might find on the bottom of his shoe... I took a hint from a few other reviewers here and carefully removed that brand tag with a seam ripper. After that I dabbed a bit of water on the stitching holes and let it dry, which nicely pulled those holes closed. There are a few very small canvas threads remaining but this just adds to the broken-in look of the bag -- more authentic, less name-brandey. See attached picture for the results. Edited to add: There's also a GOOTIUM cloth tag sewn to the zippered pocket inside the main compartment. I couldn't stand the non-sensical motto "AFFECTION REMAINS UNCHANGED, YOUR CHOICE, WE MADE" (uh wut?), so I took the seam-ripper to that one as well. See additional attached photo for the now missing-but-not-missed parts of this bag. The bag has a single large gusset and will easily accept a Chromebook with an 11.6" diagonal screen, plus a charging brick, plus a phone or two, plus a few books... But empty it collapses fairly flat and looks like it has less volume than it actually does. The main flap secures through a ring with a strap and snap. But there's also a zipper at the top of the main compartment underneath the main flap; so there's no need to use the strap and snap (e.g. to keep out unwanted hands), unless you just want a tidier look. Verdict: Get this bag! "You'll be glad you did." Read more