Men’s bags redux

[RealPlayer]

Daniel started a topic on these in 2025.

My Travelon shoulder bag has become pathetic. Can’t go out in public with it. Main zipper failed. Fabric looks shoddy and puckered, and the whole thing has lost its shape.

I spent some time online looking around. I like the anti-theft type with locking zipper pulls, but unless I travel internationally, not sure I really need that.

Nordstrom has some nice options which I will explore further. Looked at Bergdorf Goodman, but they sell in the four figures. Ha!

I don’t like the crossbody design, but even those can be adapted to be over-the-shoulder.

And P.S., it feels odd to write about this since I am anything but a fashion plate!

[AndyD]

https://onabags.com/

I have two, if I needed a third bag of any type I'd have three. Leather quality and fittings are top class

[Daniel]

Has it been that long?

Do you want to see my new one?

https://timeresistance.com/collections/messenger-bags-for-men/products/full-grain-italian-leather-messenger-bag-the-stranger?variant=50313179824454

It fits folders like a glove.

I got it about a week ago.

I got rid off my backpack.

I got rid of the Toscanella travel bag I got in 2025.

And they stopped making it (and many others).

I kept this one-

Leather Sling Bag Belly Bag - Independent People – timeresistance.com https://share.google/4u9GIA8GSOikFUruD

It's a sling bag but after you use it for a few years the leather relaxes and bends.

Then you see it's actually an ancient sling bag design that would have been used to plant seeds.

I bought their recommended product and cleaned it.

I'm done. I'm keeping these two.

Good luck, Joe.

[RealPlayer]

This is my bicycle bag. It attaches to loops on the back of the saddle. Made in Connecticut with a quality canvas fabric imported from England. I wish I could find this look in a shoulder bag.