Product Overview
A front flap gives this messenger bag its vintage character, but a separate zippered main compartment makes it more than a simple flap-top carryall. The Rothco Deluxe Vintage Canvas Messenger Bag in Olive Drab combines heavyweight cotton canvas with brown canvas straps and brass buckle hardware for a military-inspired look that works well for everyday carry.
At 15.5 inches x 11 inches x 5 inches, the bag offers room for books, folders, a small laptop, and the smaller items you carry alongside them. The main compartment closes fully with a zipper, so opening the outer flap does not immediately expose everything inside. That separation is useful when you only need something from the front pockets rather than access to the entire bag.
Separate storage for the things you reach for most
Two open-top pockets sit beneath the front flap, giving you a place to keep a phone or other frequently used essentials apart from the main load. Inside the main compartment, an additional 7-inch x 9-inch zippered pocket provides enclosed storage for smaller belongings. This arrangement lets you organize by access: everyday items toward the front, smaller valuables in the interior pocket, and larger contents in the main compartment.
The flap fastens with two adjustable brown canvas straps and brass buckles. These closures contribute to the bag's traditional appearance, while double-stitched construction supports the heavyweight canvas at its seams. The olive drab body and contrasting brown straps give the bag a subdued look that pairs naturally with tactical clothing or casual outdoor wear.
Adjustable shoulder or crossbody carry
The padded brown canvas shoulder strap adjusts up to 52 inches, allowing you to set the length for shoulder or crossbody carry. Padding helps cushion the contact point when carrying books or other everyday gear. For airsoft outings, the compartment layout also offers a straightforward way to organize small field accessories separately from your personal belongings.
- Material: Heavyweight cotton canvas
- Construction: Double stitched
- Finish: Olive drab body, brown canvas straps, and brass buckle hardware
If you plan to carry a laptop, compare its measurements with the bag's overall dimensions before choosing it. The interior pocket and front pockets are useful for organization, but larger items will share the main compartment.
