Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Qualities Of A Full Grain Leather Messenger Bag

By Jocelyn Davidson


Getting from one business appointment to the next with everything you need to be successful can sometimes be a difficult task. Laptops, cell phones and other electronic aides can be cumbersome and heavy to transport especially considering the fact that they are just the tip of the iceberg when assembling the necessary tools of your trade. Many sales people have opted to use a full grain leather messenger bag as the best way to carry all of the items they will need during their daily business meetings.

Made of soft pliable leathers the bags are designed to last many years. The texture of the hides used varies in color and as they age the develop a patina the enhances their beauty over the years. Using a cleaner may temporarily darken the color but within a few days the oils are absorbed completely and the original shades will return.

Equipped with shoulder straps for easy carry purposes many of them also have grips built into the tops for times when a shoulder strap is unnecessary. When an area sustains a lot of stress from carrying manufacturers will reinforce them with steel rivets and in the case of a grip provide a metal bar inside the upper flap to bear the weight and stress. Rivets are also used in other heavy use areas of each bag.

They are built with separate compartments for electronic devices such as laptop computers and cell phones that are padded for extra protection against damage during transport. On the inside you may find pockets that are designed to hold pens and others for business cards and note pads. The main body is wide and deep enough to contain several files when necessary. You may also find hidden compartments in the bottom to keep your money and other small valuables safe.

To give their products a rustic authentic look many designers choose not to use zippers and snaps on the bags they make. They choose to use saddle buckles and clasps instead. The buckles securely close the bag and prevent loss from spillage and the enhance the looks by giving a vintage appearance to the bag.

Some manufacturers have added an option of converting the bag into a back pack. The shoulder strap is used to create dual shoulder straps and free up the hands to do other things. There are times when the bag may be too heavy for carrying on one shoulder and other times when you need your hands free to carry other equipment. This added option may serve you well over the years.

Being smaller and lighter than briefcases these bags are far more versatile also. They contain side pockets and individual compartments for transporting files in an upright position that enables you to see exactly which file you need immediately. A briefcase generally opens from the side and files must be stacked on top of each other for transporting them causing the user to shuffle through them each time one is needed for work.

There is usually a ten year warranty on these bags but most are designed to last a lifetime with normal use and longer if they are properly cared for.




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