looking for a bag to carry sundries in

**jd_1138** · 06-19-2012, 07:16 PM

Anyone have a recommendation for a decent bag? Something to put my cell phone, Kindle, iPod, cables, wallet, keys, sunblock, etc. in. The $2 shopper's tote I've been sportin' is looking sort of "bag lady"-ish. And my backpack is kind of overkill.

**camjr** · 06-19-2012, 07:23 PM

Originally Posted by jd_1138

Anyone have a recommendation for a decent bag? Something to put my cell phone, Kindle, iPod, cables, wallet, keys, sunblock, etc. in. The $2 shopper's tote I've been sportin' is looking sort of "bag lady"-ish. And my backpack is kind of overkill.

Saddleback Satchel, Maxpedition (tacticool look), Filson

**johnmrson** · 06-19-2012, 07:58 PM

I'm currently looking for a casual shoulder bag at the moment as well. I've got a very nice black leather one that I use for work but I want something smaller for casual use. You need to decide what material and style you like. That gives you a good starting point. I think that I'm going to go for a canvas field style small bag. I really like the small Filson bag but the LL Bean one at about a quarter the price is pretty good as well.

**dpm802** · 06-19-2012, 08:04 PM

I've been using a Healthy Back Bag for the last 15 years or so ... they are incredibly roomy inside. It will hold a lot of odd-sized articles and still have room for more. The over-the-shoulder design is quite comfortable, and the load is self-adjusting. You can carry it filled with a lot of dead weight and hardly even notice that its there.

http://www.ameribag.com/

**Legion** · 06-23-2012, 01:24 AM

Check out some of the Domke satchels. I use their camera bags, they are excellent quality.

http://www.tiffen.com/domkecat10.htm

**Stubblefield** · 06-23-2012, 07:58 PM

Red Oxx Gator bag. Designed as an under-the-seat airline carry on bag, it is great for lugging around personal effects. The also make a messenger style bag if you want something smaller.

**Sled Dog** · 06-23-2012, 09:57 PM

The Tilley Intrepid bag is very nice. Kinda Indiana Jones'ish, if you like canvas and leather.
http://www.tilley.com/The-Tilley-INTREPID-II-Bag.aspx

I will also second Stubblefield's recommendation for Red Oxx...awesome bags!

**Stubblefield** · 06-24-2012, 05:41 PM

Also check out Frost River:

http://www.frostriver.com/shoulderba...bags_menu.html

**MrMurphy** · 06-24-2012, 11:49 PM

Red Oxx.

If you're into messenger type bags, Chrome or Timbuk2.

I have a Chrome that's survived 12 years, one F2 tornado on foot, 3 brush fires and countless other serious incidents (at the time, was a news photographer).

**dfigz** · 06-24-2012, 11:58 PM

a messenger bag form these guys

http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/

most of the younger doctors or interns have these at the hospital I work at.

**dfigz** · 06-24-2012, 11:58 PM

Originally Posted by MrMurphy

Red Oxx.

If you're into messenger type bags, Chrome or Timbuk2.

I have a Chrome that's survived 12 years, one F2 tornado on foot, 3 brush fires and countless other serious incidents (at the time, was a news photographer).

+1

**fidjit** · 06-25-2012, 03:11 AM

Originally Posted by dfigz

a messenger bag form these guys

http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/

From the sounds of how much you need to carry, a nice Timbuk2 Eula (in canvas if you like an old style material )

My review here

**maxman** · 06-25-2012, 04:10 AM

Originally Posted by Stubblefield

Red Oxx Gator bag. Designed as an under-the-seat airline carry on bag, it is great for lugging around personal effects. The also make a messenger style bag if you want something smaller.

Originally Posted by MrMurphy

Red Oxx.

If you're into messenger type bags, Chrome or Timbuk2.

I have a Chrome that's survived 12 years, one F2 tornado on foot, 3 brush fires and countless other serious incidents (at the time, was a news photographer).

I've got a few Red Oxx things (one being the Metro briefcase) and I give them a big thumbs up.
They aren't the most discreet looking bags sometimes, but they are so well made, I think they might last forever.

I was a saddleback leather fan, but they are so bulky and unforgiving. No one I know who has a satchel from them even uses it anymore.
(they do make the best wallets though).

**scottish steve** · 06-25-2012, 04:24 AM

save yourself a fortune and a lot of hassle and get an army haversack in black. Nikwax after a good wash to get rid of any unfixwd dye. It'll cost you about $5 each, last for years and years and be the most unpretentious, anonymous bag you will ever own.

**DS/B MCS** · 06-25-2012, 05:02 AM

+1

I'd also add Tom Bihn to your list.

**johnmrson** · 06-27-2012, 04:39 AM

I ended up going for the LL Bean small canvas shoulder bag. A NWOT one popped up on ebay wiith a BIN of $20 which is too good to pass up. It's 9.5' x 9.5' x 4'. Just perfect for keeping my little Galaxy Tab, sunglasses etc in.

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**chrisgayle885** · 07-13-2012, 12:04 AM

You can go with messenger bags which can hold all your stuff well without being too large or heavy and term of carrying. I use messenger bag by Tumi luggage which dimension is 12.25" x 15" x 3.5", media and phone pockets to hold cell phone, ipod and other portable electronics stuff, card pockets to hold all my credit cards.

**duotone** · 07-15-2012, 01:15 PM

http://www.cbfil.co.uk/

Looked for bags earlier on this year and saw this company advertised in GQ magazine. Never bought one in the end as they were a bit out of my price range but was impressed by most of the colour schemes and designs they had on there.

**sparco** · 07-15-2012, 01:26 PM

A bag from Fred Perry or Tiger of Sweden.
I currently own a bag from Fred Perry and a document briefcase from Tiger of Sweden. And they're quality is excellent! Highly recommended.