This shoulder bag is large enough to carry the items I need on a long bike ride. It also goes much better with historical clothing than a modern backpack. I did treat it with a waterproof dressing for use in foul weather and it took the treatment well.

I am very happy with this bag. It is well made and seems like it will hold up well. I wanted a sturdy bag that I could use for my outdoor adventures. It looks like this will do the job.

I've noticed that messenger bags tend to be too heavy, even without anything inside - probably because either the sturdy canvas material is already heavy or because the padding that gives these bags structure is heavy for whatever reason. This Rothco bag, on the other hand, is pretty light and stays light if you don't put too much stuff in it or anything heavy inside. The bad side of this is that it's a bit floppy and somewhat unstructured; it'll even bend forward or sag on the underside, depending on how the contents are fitting in it. Still, the real leather straps and the style of the bag are really nice. The canvas material is somewhat soft, in my opinion, but might be rough or scratchy for those more sensitive. The durability seems average; there's not a lot to break just because there's not a lot of complexity to the product or its parts in the first place, but it's also inexpensive so let's expect what we pay for. Some commenters are saying that the metal piece on the shoulder strap broke for them and I don't know if this is true, but from I've noticed, it can just come off. That doesn't mean it's broken though - it does work - just that it needs to be secured back into place better. The shoulder strap is pretty short, only adequate if you're around 5' to 5'5 or so, in my opinion. This bag might be perfect if the hardware were nicer, it was water-resistant, and the bag had something inside to keep it structured. But for the price, it's hard to find much else better. I love the brown color option that is offered too, it's just what I was looking for and can be hard to find these days. Would recommend it overall.

Good bag

I have been using this every day for over a year, stuffed to overflowing with work papers, and it is holding up well. It is cheaper and more durable than my old briefcases, and it has some of a certain Dr. Jones' flair which I get a kick out of. It can hold a lot of legal pads or a 16 pound shot put, depending on the day. It is fairly water resistant walking from my car to my office in some rain, but probably not waterproof -- I am not going to test its limits. It is just a basic bag with no compartments. I rarely secure the top, but just flop it over. The leather and buckle to secure the top flap have worked well enough and strong enough when I did use them. I may get another if I need 2 to lug around, but the one I have is still in good shape. It is a good utilitarian piece.

I'm not sure if it registered when I bought it. But it is just about the size of a manilla folder/ notebook. That's about the only downside for me at this time. I'll find another use for it. Cuz it's sharp and nice

This worked great as Indiana Jones' satchel. Held artifacts and more ;)

Purchased for a costume … ended up loving it for a bag in my motorcycle . Very sturdy and fits under a coat .

I didn't give it five stars only because the stitching makes it to where you can't fully open the bag. Thankfully I'm not a stranger to a needle and thread. All it needs is just a little bit of seam ripping and stitching to get it where it needs to be. It'll be a great little shoulder bag when riding my motorcycle

This product was perfect for my Indiana Jones Halloween costume. Would not use it for an every day work bag, however