Vintage Canvas Messenger Bag: Cross-Body Satchel With Shoulder Strap By Gootium Review

This is exactly what I was looking for especially as an art student. It can fit a lot of stuff and it has a lot of pockets. I use it to hold my sketchbook which is an 11 x 14. I use it to hold my sewing supplies as well. Nice cross over bag and the strap is long enough for me to let it sling over my shoulder and meets my mid thigh.

So someone stole my nylon Guess bag out of my vehicle and I liked the messenger bag it was so I wanted to replace it. I really wasn't sure this was the perfect replacement. It is much bigger and , well, I really like this bag. It's super functional and seems to be made very well especially for the price. I love the camo. I think it will be great when commuting by bike, at least in the fall and spring. I wouldn't want to wear it biking in the summer. Overall I'm just very pleased.

This is a HEAVY duty canvas bag with large capacity. The stated weight is 2.1 pounds which needs consideration when traveling internationally or walking long distances. Only if the bag is fully packed is the weight/item small. For laptops and related items or for casual travel this is not a reasonable choice from the plethora of options on Walmart. Modern materials can provide the same wearability and capacity and are more compact. One does not fully consider this until it is put to use when…

Plenty of pockets for its size, good material . was using it as a trauma bag for a while but was a little small for that purpose - would be nice if it had a velcro receiver square on the outside flap

I initially got this bag for me camera and accessories but I’ve used it for literally everything since it came in! Overnight trips, gym equipment, and even as a purse. It’s easily dresses up or down! Good quality and comfortable to carry!

I love this bag. it has all the pockets in just the right places for an artist on the go. Thanks! A++++ The bag may not be able to hold larger items like books.

Awesome bag! Very well made and durable and I can tell that this is going to last a long time. The color is the same as in the picture, which I’m happy about. Very roomy in the outside zipper area and especially roomy in the main compartment. I’m so happy I bought this messenger bag!

Despite this bag being made in CHINA it’s the PERFECT CANVAS BAG, that I’ve been looking for! It’s 100% pure canvas that makes its "durability, sturdiness and thickness a quality item! The many compartments make it extra handy and versatile to store a variety of items without having to use up space with smaller bags for items you want to separate. The zipper closure makes it more secure. Just got it today!

Very impressed with the quality of this bag. It’s gonna last til kingdom come. Great layout of the pockets. Well designed. Stitching isn’t sloppy or coming undone. Shoulder strap is wide, even weighted down the bag sits comfortably on my shoulder. My girlfriend was so impressed with its quality, she jumped online and ordered herself one.

Bag seems well made. Used it for a trip in which was carried a small camera and extra lens plus laptop. No issues. Held up well. Zipper solid, flap with pocket is plus for storing guide maps and snacks without having to go into bag. Would recommend it.

The material of the bag is very sturdy, so is the color. However, this has been designed very poorly! What did the designer expect the external side pockets of the bag to be used for? They are so narrow and small that they are practically useless. Any designer with common sense would have provided larger side pockets externally to be able to hold a small travel size umbrella and a small water bottle. You can do neither with these redundant side pockets!

Excellent design and construction. Carries just the right amount of contents for its purpose, such as a thick manual, a standard size binder, a large novel, pens and pencils in a nifty inner pouch, and all those extra items you need in plenty of pockets outside and in. It has a nice appearance - a friend said I had good taste - and a canvas feel that's strong without stiffness. If you care about added safety, this bag has a flexible full-length zipper beneath the flyover flap that holds up…

Ordered this bag to replace my husband’s old bag because the zipper was coming loose. He commented on how much nicer this bag was than his old one. It has a rugged look, yet the material and zipper appear very heavy and strong. It has tons of pockets. The army green more of is a greenish/brown color. Great quality bag.

Only one semi-drawback, didn't think the bag would lose it's square shape over extended wear (turns into a kind if soft hanging basket of a container. I always carry a notebook, so that provides some flatness to the lengthwise shape and carry.) Overall, looks/feels rugged enought for light-moderate banging around. Pleased so far.

The bag is fantastic and comfortable. I liked this bag. It is easy to carry and put the stuffs. As I am a student it is easy to put books and take the books out easy. The design is also perfect and looks stylish ;) . try once you will not be dissopointed.

Just got it and I am impressed. Thick material, quality stitching, all over I can't find a flaw. Has more pockets than I'll ever use, and is big enough for what I wanted it for. On the down side.nothing I can find now. Got this more as a place to store certain files and books so I can grab and go with it when needed. Overall a great bag for the money.