UTG Urban Messenger Bag, Black

I use this bag as a briefcase, and but for one thing it is perfect. The velcro panel on the inside allows for perfect use of the included holster, and I'm quite comfortable with the idea of my handgun being retained inside for CCW in less-obvious situations. The molle loops all over the front and sides come in handy as well. My only gripes:1. The water bottle carrier is only big enough for a small pint size water bottle.2. The inside of the largest (center) pocket is not quite big enough for legal size folders3. The interior mag holders are designed for AR-size magazines; it'd be nice if there were some more appropriately-sized for handgun magazines.4. As others mentioned it would be nice to have a handle of some sort on the top, instead of having to rely on the shoulder strap.It's been in nearly daily use for about 6 months and is no worse for wear. My next one will probably be a bigger version and more along the lines of a Maxpedition Aggressor Tacital Attache or Last Resort Tactical Attache. The obvious solution is to not carry large folders in this bag, which cost me about $30, rather than buy the $100+ "perfect" bag.

I'm very pleased with the compact size and organizational features of this bag! It was exactly what I was looking for -- a 'man purse' to carry all my core gear 'n' gadgets, plus a full-sized paper notebook, a half-dozen manila file folders, and a book or two.Unlike many 'messenger bags,' this one is NOT a huge black hole of a sack. It's fitted with lots of sturdy pockets and big elastic loops for keeping everything neatly displayed and in place.If & when I get an iPad, MacBook Air or Kindle, they'll also fit in here nicely... but don't count on packing anything bigger than a 13" netbook. The biggest pocket is 14" x 11" x 3", as mentioned in the Product Description.I wanted something small, light & discreet, with lots of storage/expansion options. This fits the bill for me. With its acres of velcro surfaces and Molle webbing, this bag lets me securely attach just about anything extra to the outside, including my laser sword and neutron bazooka. :-)I'm withholding one star to see how it wears over the next 6-12 months. However, at half the price of some other tactical or designer bags, this appears to offer great bang for your bucks.

I saw this bag in a YouTube video about making up a 'bump-in-the-night' bag. I thought at first in reading the reviews that I would agree with other reviewers about the lack of a carry handle, but I actually don't after using it. I think a carry handle would get in the way. Same for a flap-over as I've seen on other bags. The price cannot be beat. This is well made and a terrific value.The way I use this is for my 'bump-in-the-night' bag. I carry concealed at all times that are legal and practical, including at home. At night, my gun goes into the included velcro holster in one of the internal compartments. A 5.11 200 lumen flashlight hangs by its clip from one of the MOLLE loops on the front side of the bag. I'd actually like to have a non-velcro holster for the light but haven't found one yet. I want something that doesn't make noise when you open it. I have 2 extra magazines in the same compartment as the gun, as well as a folding lock-blade knife. I also have a first aid and trauma kit in that compartment. An identical spare flashlight goes in the rear compartment. My cell phone goes in one of the end pockets upside down so it can be plugged into the charger. I'm intending to get a large can of pepper spray for the water bottle pocket. In the context of all that, a carry handle would likely either foul the draw or foul the quick access to the compartments.What I also like about this is that the bag can be access by either hand, something that was not true of my former bag. I don't have to worry about children getting access to my gun at night because I have no children at home anymore. When grandchildren come along the gun will have to go into a quick-access mini-vault, but that day is still years in the future.I've actually had occasion to use my go-bag a couple of times for night-time alarms. Fortunately nothing bad materialized, but it's good to be prepared and ready to go at a moments notice without having to remember everything one may need. This keeps all my gear centralized and ready at a moments notice. It's just as important to have a phone handy as it is to have the gun, flashlight, and spare magazines. All are tools for keeping my family safe in their own way.I don't intend to use this outside the house. I have other, better, options for that. I don't approve of off-body carry outside the house. Too much potential liability if the bag gets stolen or accidentally left behind. Outside the house I want it attached to my body.

The bag is ok. It's not overly big and filled up kind of fast. I like the hidden holster and fits my off duty Kahr .380 just perfect. I have it stored on the floor in the unmarked unit. Just purchased a medium size trunk organizer for bigger and bulkier items.

This bag lasted me about two years before it ripped open. its not a bad little bag, I wish there was a special handgun specific pouch or pocket, but I made do pretty well. I loved that I could just fill the thing with spare mags if I wanted to. lots of pockets and straps, plus the molle on the front.This is a great little bag. I still haven't thrown it out, even though I stopped using it.

For the money you won't find a better messenger / duty bag. The straps are wide and solid, easily able to handle much more weight than this bag is capable of fitting. So no worries about breaking.Several pockets to keep your stuff organized, secure, and protected from damage. Most bags don't have a solid body to them abd your stuff gets banged around. This bag locks it up tight.The holster that comes with it is good for the bag and while it can detach and go on your belt, I would recommend a fobus or some other holster designed for that purpose. If you carry, Holsters is a thing you need to be picky about.The front pocket I carry planners and pens. The larger middle pocket with the holster, a few books and my weapon. The rear I carry some utilities like a Kershaw knife, mag lite and other small tools.A great bag that I expect to have for s while

Good quality bag. I am usually very harsh on my gear and so far its held up quite well. Some of the complaints I have are that the water bottle pouch is way too small. The most you can fit in there is a soda can. I use it as a radio pouch when I'm playing airsoft speaking of which the waist strap actually came loose a couple times in game. Also I wish it had a velcro panel to put morale patches on.Nonetheless Its a great bag for pretty much anything. Very well built in my opinion. Let's see if it can stand the test of time.

Got this bag for carrying the ipad and a small computer notebook when we travel. Looks like it will work just fine. Not big enough to carry our full size laptop but we have standard computer bags for lugging those around if needed.A top carrying handle would be nice but it is not critical.This bag actually comes with a hand gun holster ... which we won't be using.On the outside of the bag is a water bottle holder but it is fairly small. It just barely fits a 27 oz Klean Kanteen (you have to work to get the bottle into the holder).The bag is ok but nothing to get excited about.

Good size messenger bag, not too big or too small. Build quality is great, especially for the price point. I do wish there was a grab handle on the top, but it's a minor complaint. It has enough internal pockets to keep all your items organized.

So I like the bag, just the right size for all my junk, but just took a close look and found that on the seem in the back pocket theres staples like some kinda quick fix. kinda p*ss me off because it's suppose to be new. Looks like a return sold as new

Nice idea, but cheap materials.