Gootium Canvas Messenger Bag - Vintage Crossbody Shoulder Bag Military Satchel

We ordered the Gootium Canvas Messenger Bag in the army Green color. It arrived in the expected time frame, nice and on schedule! Let me start by saying first, that we ordered this bag several months ago and I decided to wait to write this review until I had plenty of time to use the bag and see how it wears after some use. Secondly, I have been looking for a good quality messenger bag for YEARS now (at least ten years)- and have looked in just about every store I could think of. I just wanted a basic, well made, messenger bag that zipped closed for security. When I found this Gootium bag here on Amazon, I was very excited to finally find something that met my requirements, seemed well made, and was not super expensive!! (I have since come to believe that $30 or $40 is a GREAT DEAL for this awesome bag!!!) When I got this in the mail, this first thing I noticed was how nicely it was packaged. Also, I was so excited to see that it really did appear in person just as it appeared in the pictures! The army green color does look a bit different in person (a little more of a khaki/brownish green color) but that was not something i was very concerned with- and also, it is not unusual for army greens to have that brownish hue to them. Also it really is a very minor difference from the picture, not very noticeable. I started using the bag right away, and I am still using it every day! I have to say-- this is the nicest bag/purse I have ever gotten!!!! I am a typical female who loves her bags, and I have had all sorts of bags over the years... I have gotten things from army surplus stores, etc, and still have not had anything that has been made so well and with such quality!! I was hesitant to order a purse online, but I am so very glad I tried this Gootium bag-- i know that this is a bag I will get a ton of use out of, for years to come!! (I also plan to post an update after more time has passed, to let shoppers know how it has continued to hold up) The quality of the canvas is great- nice and thick, without being all stiff (in fact, it even has a softness to it). The seams are nice and secure, and the strap is sewn directly into the bag. In my experience, the places where most bags go wrong is where the strap connects to the body of the bag (especially since my bags tend to be rather heavy since i carry so much stuff with me! =D )-- this strap is not only made of a thick, strong material (even thicker than the canvas in the body portion)- but the strap is also soft for how thick and strong the material is (it is also a nice thickness/width and does not dig into my shoulder). It is reinforced by the square and X stitching in the place where it is sewn to the body, and in addition to the extra stitching, it also has a round, metal piece that is reinforcing the strap to the bag!! The metal hardware appears to be brass and is of superior quality. Also- I am in love with the zippers!! They are also brass, and zip very smoothly-- they have not caught once since i have used this bag. They are sewn in very well, just like the rest of the stitching. Also, the leather pulls are very nice and are holding up very well. The size of this bag is also perfect! It is not a small bag, but also not huge either!! I carry one of those large check-book-sized wallets and this bag accommodates my large wallet, coin purse, make up bag, small notebook, several sets of keys, tons of charging cords/cables, bottles of advil, and tons of other small items that organize nicely in the pockets. I LOVE that it isn't overly organizer-ish, yet it also isn't just a big pocket either... It has the perfect number of pockets to keep things orderly, yet still open enough to find everything easily! I could go on even further about how much i love this bag, but i am sure you get the picture by now! XD **I would highly recommend this bag, and I would definitely purchase from this company and seller again!!! ** ~~I am continually impressed by the quality of this bag <3 Hope this has helped!! ***Review Update July 26, 2022** Just wanted to post a quick update to this review... It has been over 4 years since I got this bag, and I am still using it regularly. It is still in wonderful condition... actually, it's pretty much in the same condition as when I got it brand new. It has broken-in a bit, canvas has softened up somewhat. I have swapped out to some different bags in that time frame, but I find myself going back to this bag again and again- when I just want a reliable, SECURE bag that will hold the necessities, plus a few extras. (Again- this size is great cuz I can keep everything I need, and it also helps to limit how much stuff I cram into my bag and then forget about! lol!) Over the past four years, I have been so impressed with this first bag, that I have since bought several other Gootium bags. I have two other messenger bags from them, a backpack, the little wristlet bag, a duffel bag, and two other purse-style bags. Needless to say, I am thrilled with this brand.. and whenever I need a quality, reliable, secure bag.. this is my go-to. I know I probably sound like a spokesperson for them at this point.. but I really am just a basic consumer and i am not being incentivized in any way to say this stuff. I am just really impressed to find this quality for the money. These days, it isn't easy to find something that lasts and is made well. And I have wasted too much money on junk bags and purses that don't hold up. Oh- one more detail- i have not tried washing any of these bags yet. I have had major issues in the past with washing bags and purses in the machine (a lesson i learned the hard way!)- so that will be a major test as to how well they hold up! When i cross that bridge, I will come back and update this again and let you all know how it goes. Anyways, hope this was helpful! Shopping online can be difficult, especially when you are trying to find something specific and you need to know the actual quality of an item (especially something like this, that you really rely on for day-to-day, and you need to be able to trust that your wallet and valuables are stored securely) God Bless!!! <3

I really wasn't wanting a big, clunky bag but decided to get this one based off the reviews and figured I'd just deal with it. However, this bag is the absolute perfect size. Big enough to hold what you need but not clunky and awkward. The strap adjusts easily and sits nicely on ones shoulder. It's also really cute! I was wanting something bigger that didn't scream feminine and this definitely fits the bill. I think the only 'complaint' I have is the two buttoned front pockets are a little small. I was hoping to put my 2 charging banks in each one for ease of use but they unfortunately don't fit. The pockets are about as tall as a standard deck of cards though, so they're not unusable and definitely not worth being upset over. Overall, I'm very happy with this bag and would recommend it!

love this bag. i’ve used it for 2+ years and it hasn’t shown any signs of wear yet. there’s lots of space inside and has a good amount of pockets, but that doesn’t make it look too huge and bulky, it still gives a smaller purse-like feeling. the strap is pretty lengthy too, which is what i like. great all around!

I purchased this bag about four months ago. I love it. I'm an older adult and I've had a succession of canvass briefcases, then backpacks, and now a series of three so-called "man bags" or "murses" -- That's my partner's term for "man + purse." Whatever you call it, this one is darn near perfect. Right size to hold my iPad in a case along with my Kindle, some pens, and a journal notebook in the main section. Cords and such plus a business card case inside the interior's zipper pocket. Wallet and keys live in the left and right exterior pockets. A flap seals the whole package nicely and trims out with a snap closure. But in terms of utility, the flap is handsome but also pretty much useless. And I have a need that the flap, with new engineering, could handle well in another iteration. I have no exterior place to store my iPhone and keep it handy. Maybe a pocket for smart phones could be sewn into or attached to the flap so phones can me tucked into place and retrieved whenever they ring or warble or whatever is the sound(s) your phone makes to get your attention. So that's my suggestion. In a new iteration, add a pocket to the outside of the flap. Make it right-sized for smartphones. Because, by the way, my smartphone is too big to be stored in the two other exterior pockets with snap closures. That's why I use them for my wallet and keys. Leaving my phone to find a home in my pants pocket (not a good look) and in the bag's big interior space, which means the phone is rather inaccessible when it rings or beeps or chirps or vibrates.

I am very happy with my recent purchase. My old and much traveled LL Bean side bag finally wore out, and I took a chance with this. Very pleased with the size. It should hold more than my LL Bean and will be easier to find things during travel, especially on a plane. The quality seems good I think it will hold up well. The closure works well and the two pockets on the front are very handy. No more multiple pockets inside to lose things. Simple works. I like the color and classic style and the strap seems comfortable. The price is amazing. I’d buy it again.

Just the right size for a travel day bag. Easily stowed my iPad, tour book and incidentals while not being to big or bulky. Best part is the natural robust materials and construction. So glad to find a bag with old fashioned zippers and snaps. NO VELCRO!

As described, arrived on time. Recipient very happy

Mu daughter is in love with it. She uses it everywhere. It can be used to school too, but a bit small for an A4 notebook and a laptop. Thr canvas is durable and the color is nice. Will buy the bigger for school.

Llegó en perfecto estado. Es muy linda, es pequeña pero bastante espaciosa. Muy linda. El material es de excelente calidad. La tela se siente gruesa y suave, volvería a comprar otra.

Ce sac correspond parfaitement à mes attentes. J'ai pris le vert kaki, pas déçue ! La couleur est fidèle à la photo. La toile est de belle qualité. Les poches sont bien pratiques. Les fermetures éclair et les boutons pression semblent bien costauds. Pour celles qui aiment un style un brin baroudeur, il est très sympa à la ville comme à la campagne. Il ne fait pas "cheap", juste décontracté pour un usage au quotidien.

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