The messenger bag has a history dating back to the days of the pony express when the riders used the then called “mail bag” for delivery. There are multiple names used for this bag such as being a courier bag, mail bag, a carry all. Today, most of us think of this bag as the one used by bicycle messengers in the larger cities. This bag is generally designed in various materials, initially in cloth, canvas or other synthetic material, with a shoulder strap that wraps around the chest area allowing the bag to lie flat on the back of the user.

The design that began the use today was began in the 50′s by the De Martini Globe Canvas Company for utility pole workers to carry their tools. Frank De Martini, with a shop in Little Italy, New York, did specialty, hand made orders. Later, in the 80′s a designer by the name of John Peters, redesigned the De Martini bag to a modern version made with lightweight materials. As time has gone on, and popularity soars, the messenger bag has been redesigned by multiple designers for various name brands such as Tumi. The black leather messenger bag has become a popular style as well for not only the professional, but for those who enjoy that saddlebag, western style look.

The messenger bag has become popular because of its versatility, being less bulky and cumbersome as the traditional book bag, and it has become a fashion accessory for men as well. As the designs change, the synthetic materials continue to be durable against the elements with waterproof liners. There are those who continue to use canvas materials and more environmentally safe products in the construction of this bag. The array of designs, colors, and various features for the messenger bag that will fit the needs or desire of all those who are trendy, or if not trendy, who never have a bag big enough to hold it all in an organized fashion.

The black leather messenger bag from Tumi are stylish, professional looking, available in various sizes, providing the same versatility as the contemporary synthetic bags do. For those who like the leather look but not the leather, the message bag is also made in synthetic leather looking materials as well. These bags have become increasing popular not only as the new urban fashion statement for the hip crowd, but for the professionals as well due to their versatility. Whether you have a iPod, pens, books, magazines, cell phone, lap top, notebook size computer, along with all the things that we tend to need that extra bag for, there is a messenger bag for you.