Weatherproof and durable messenger bag <$100

I'm looking for a good quality messenger bag that won't break the bank ($100 or less). I really like this bag from Mission Workshop but it's quite bit over budget. I've found it in one shop here in Melbourne for $170 and it's never on sale. Crumpler also has a reputation for quality but is just as pricey, not to mention they don't exactly look amazing.

Requirements:

  • Weatherproof: Proper weatherproof. Nothing inside should have a drip of rain even after an hour in a storm (Melbourne weather for ya)
  • Durable: The bag should be built to last and able to take a daily beating. Lifetime warranty would be great but I want something to last at least 4 years. No falling apart and wasting money on a new bag every odd year or so.
  • Laptop: Something to fit a 15.6"
  • Aesthetic: Something simple but sharp to take to uni without looking old school or Play School. Something like the black/dark grey nylon material on the Mission Workshop bag, no leather and certainly no stripey colours all over (single accent colours are good).

As it's near EOFY, I was hoping that there may be a good deal floating around somewhere. Where possible, I'd prefer to buy from a brick and mortar store so I can actually see the bag in person.
Thanks!

Comments

  • +1

    If you would consider Crumpler, they have the 30% off Barney Rustle Blanket on their Brighton Surplus Store (the small one should be $101.50 now). Call first to check if they still have stock as I walked past the store a couple weeks ago.
    All colours seems to be on sale (Black, Navy and Army Green). They are this model rather than the one on the website.

    • Excuse my ignorance, but is there any difference in buying a bag from a surplus store as opposed to a standard store? The discount you mentioned isn't in any other store so I was wondering if it's something to do with the stock there.

      Edit: Difference in quality/condition, that is

  • No difference in terms of quality, it is an older / superseeded model (see red logo instead of black) with different colour range. You still get the lifetime warranty :)

    • I might go and have a look at what they have then, thanks!

  • Also consider the Timbuk2s on sale @Rushfaster.

    • +1

      Do you know anywhere that physically stocks them? I'd like to have a look in person before I buy it online haha. Or do you have any recommendations?

      • +1

        I don't personally own one, but they're basically Crumpler with more organization options and similar build quality. There's a comparison charts between their different messenger lines abit down this page:

        http://www.amazon.com/Timbuk2-Classic-Messenger-Bag-2014/dp/…

        Worse comes to worst, you can always return them for a Crumpler (RF also stocks Crumpler).

  • Crumpler currently has a 30% sale for eofy.

    How about dry red 7 or skivvy? Just $10 over $100. Latest models. Buy online, and its free shipping

    Or go to David Jones, they have clearance on their dry reds similar roughly 30% but not being advertised on their website. But only what's there in the store stock though.

    • Maybe it's not all David Jones stores. Where did you see the sale? You might have stumbled across a lucky store!

      • +1

        I went to Macquarie, chatswood and Hornsby in david jones NSW, they all have the same clearance price roughly 30% off dry red stocks.

        Always ask for price check, even if the tag shows full price.

        I was just in Hornsby on Saturday. :) and its been going on for the month of June.

        Give it a shot or try the crumpler website links. They are both the same plus free shipping.

  • I own a mission workshop, and it's excellent. I would eat tuna and rice for a week and put the funds towards the bag you want.

    • Which model do you have? Also, did you happen to find a sale or did you give into full price?

      • I have the Rambler. I paid full price, I waited for ages and couldn't find one on sale.

        • I guess with lifetime warranty and a badass design like that, you really do get what you pay for!

  • You can't beat this crowd https://www.over-board.com.au/messengers.html. Waterproof is what they do, it's all they do and an Aussie company as well

    • Wow I had no idea they even existed! Do you know any retailers that sell them (so I can see the bags on display)?

  • No, sorry. I know that BCF stock the phone cases, etc., but not sure about the bags. Call the company and ask them - every time I have needed to call customer service had been good. They also have a no questions asked returns policy I think but you would have to pay postage

    • I'll give that a try, thanks!

  • Check out the deal I just posted. I got the offer via email about 10 mins ago! The gods are shining on you today! 😊

    • Right when the black adventure messenger is out of stock, I don't think they timed this well!

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