Rothco Vintage Medic Canvas Bag With Cross, Mens Crossbody Messenger Shoulder Bag

I bought this based on the positive reviews, and I'm happy with it. It is definitely smaller than most messenger bags, but that suits me. Since I was expecting the slightly smaller size, I don't count that against the product. It can hold my tablet, Kindle, and a couple paper notebooks just fine. I bought it as an alternative to my nicer purses, which do not hold notebooks and my Kindle well, and that do not hold up to all the slinging around I do when out and about. Military inspired pieces are trendy right now, so I feel more pulled together look-wise using this bag instead of a tote or reusable shopping bag.However, be aware, this bag does not stand up like the picture. The picture makes it appear to be very sturdy, stiff construction. It is not. The material is thin and much softer than I expected. It reminds me more of a reusable shopping bag rather than military-grade canvas. At first, I didn't care for that aspect of it. However, now that I've messed around with it a bit, I've come to like it. When not in use, I can fold it flat and slide it alongside my boots in my closet. Easy storage is a plus. Also, the light-weight material makes it feel very light during use. I do not have the added weight of bulky material when the bag is full.The closure straps are not snaps, and that is a big bonus for me. Yes, I have to take a few extra seconds to unbuckle and buckle. But since I am carrying pricey electronics most of the time, I prefer a little extra security. Unless a pilferer snapped up my entire bag, it would be more difficult for him to reach into the bag without my notice. I haven't had my bag long, but so far I don't notice poor craftsmanship or stiff material in the straps. If I notice a problem with repeated use (and I will definitely use the straps), I'll update this.The shoulder strap is really adjustable. I bought a second bag for my 4 year old because I thought it would be a nice alternative to bulky plastic carriers for her medical toys. I was able to shorten the strap to an ideal length for her. The bag works for my purposes, and it works for hers.I got the khaki color, and it is lovely. It is a really sharp looking piece, appears to be well-made, and suits both an adult and a child's needs. I'm really happy with this purchase, and I recommend it to people.My only cautions would be to consider the fact that it is smaller than typical messenger bags, and the construction is not nearly as thick and sturdy as the picture leads you to believe. However, all things considered, this is still a 5 star product. I liked it enough to buy 2.

I waited a few weeks before writing my review. I was a little skeptical about its durability and size due to other reviews. I took the risk and bought it, though, because I just LOVED how it looked. It seems to be HIGHLY durable to me. I stuff this bag with my textbooks, notebooks, and folders everyday. I can usually fit one large textbook, a bunch of folders, a pencil case, a makeup case, 2 notebooks, a water bottle, a couple bags of candy, and 3 small reading books (Like MacBeth, for example). The strap has never even loosened itself, there are no loose stitches - let alone any rips.It is a little smaller than some bags are. I've stuck my 13" laptop in it, and it won't quite close all the way. I don't mind though (nothing falls out or anything, and it looks fine unclasped). I still carry my laptop around in there often.I love it! It's a very cute bag!(Also, I don't mind the brown leather straps on the front, as someone else commented on. And after a week or so, they don't look weird at all.)

I was very hesitant to buy this bag, largely because the majority of reviews are far less than satisfactory. However, I was pleasantly surprised when it arrived in the mail. I was expecting the bag to be very small, as the reviews warned of this, but it isn't small at all. I needed the bag for school, to carry a large binder, a couple of textbooks, my large wallet, and other small things for a day of college classes. It is the perfect size for that. It probably isn't as big as it looks in the picture, but it's still a decent size. If you are looking for a bag to carry your laptop, this probably isn't the bag for you, unless you have a netbook or 10' notebook. People have also been complaining about the "fake" look of the leather straps, but it's not bad at all. I don't usually belt the straps because it is kind of inconvenient. But overall, great bag. It seems very sturdy, and hopefully it will last me a while.

I am only taking a single course this semester. Because of this, I did not want to use my large Swiss Army backpack. I purchased this to carry around what I needed for this class. It quite comfortably carries my course's book (A First Course in Differential Equations 10th Ed. By Zill), which is a 300 page standard size text book, a 5 subject spiral notebook, my TI-84 calculator, and a pencil bag. When I first opened the bag, it looked as though it was too small for my book, but it fit perfectly. I do not think I would trust this bag for heavier textbooks (e.g. my 1000+ page calculus book or my 1200+ page organic chemistry book) but for smaller textbooks, this works well. In regards to its aesthetics, it does have an authentic look to it. The stitching is prominent and adds to the look of the bag. The straps that close the bag have a felt feel to them, and the claps feel solid. Overall, I am very pleased.