HOBO style messenger bags

[desperatehousewife]

Everywhere I go I see this type of bag! On Ebay they are everywhere!!! What are your thought on these ... those who know what I am referring to?

 

Here.... I'll just post a pic... Duh..:

http://i17.ebayimg.com/02/i/06/b9/c2/1f_1.JPG

http://i22.ebayimg.com/04/i/06/be/9d/12_1.JPG

http://i15.ebayimg.com/05/i/06/ba/c6/99_1.JPG

 

Any thoughts?

[Hoyaheel]

Many people like them but I'm slightly more "tailored", I guess, and as a purse--that's way too big. I carry a tote bag for work, which at least offers me a little organization, but the Big Bag trend is passing me by:p

[Ehpride]

Too big for me to use as a purse and not big enough for my schoolbooks. I'm just not a fan of big purses.

[BlueHerons]

They don't look like messenger bags to me. Am I missing something?

 

I messenger bag has a long strap.

[desperatehousewife]

What are your thoughts on using it as a carry-on?

[desperatehousewife]

I guess it says that it comes with a long strap..... looks really long to me compared to the one in that picture!

http://i7.ebayimg.com/01/i/06/bc/33/6e_1.JPG

[BlueHerons]

I guess it says that it comes with a long strap..... looks really long to me compared to the one in that picture!

http://i7.ebayimg.com/01/i/06/bc/33/6e_1.JPG

 

Okay, that one looks like a messenger bag.

 

I have a Prada messenger bag that I use as a handbag when I travel because it works so much better than just a handbag.

 

When I'm in a walking city (New York, London, etc) I can put a change of shoes, umbrella, sweater or scarf, baby powder, bandaids, and all my other stuff I carry around as well as purchases.

[caribbean dreams]

Ok, i admit, i bought one but i have not yet used it, i'm just used to a small purse. Gee, it just reminded me of the hippie purses we used to carry in high school.

[Hoyaheel]

I don't wear messenger bags across my chest--my boobs are too big. Otherwise, I'd like BlueHerons' idea for travel--but as it is, I stick to tote bags.

 

As a carry-on, would probably work--but again--is there any organization? Throwing everything into a large bag with no divisions is a recipe for disaster when I travel:rolleyes:

[MrsMoose2001]

Everywhere I go I see this type of bag! On Ebay they are everywhere!!! What are your thought on these ... those who know what I am referring to?

 

Here.... I'll just post a pic... Duh..:

http://i17.ebayimg.com/02/i/06/b9/c2/1f_1.JPG

http://i22.ebayimg.com/04/i/06/be/9d/12_1.JPG

http://i15.ebayimg.com/05/i/06/ba/c6/99_1.JPG

 

Any thoughts?

 

This to me is not a messenger bag. A messenger bag has a long strap as someone else said and a flap. This looks like the "new style hobo" that I saw in NYC.

[happysinglemom]

I prefer something more...functional. I have a bag similar to this one for traveling. I love it.

 

http://www.victorinox-travelgear.com/32013.htm

[Chicopee]

This is the bag I splurged on for my trip to NYC

 

http://www.zappos.com/n/p/product_id/7265371.html

 

I did not end up wearing it messenger style although it was very easy to switch. I did use it shoulder style and it was perfect for me. I could keep my planner, mini umbrella, glasses case, sunglasses case, cosmetic bag, pashmina/scarf and gloves in it. I also used it to put in my purchases along the way. VERY convenient! On my way home through Penn Station, I had it stuffed and it held a ton but was really too heavy to carry for a long period. I probably should have switched it to messenger at that point to distribute the weight better. The front and inside pockets were very well placed for my blackberry/cell, money, id case, lipstick, pens and a tiny notepad (I keep track of my expenses with). This is definately replacing my tote and I would love to get one in a summer color too!