wikipedia says the messenger bag (also called a courier bag) was originally used by telephone line repairers in the 1950's to carry their tools as they climbed up the poles. the distinctive feature that differentiates the messenger bag from other bags is it's one strap, worn diagonally over one shoulder and across the chest. this enables the bag to be swung to the front of the user without having to take it off, allowing for easier access while on the move.
companies that make messenger bags include
www.timbuk2.com
http://www.chromebags.com/
http://www.crumpler.com.au
http://www.manhattanportage.com
somehow these bags have become de rigeur for city living normal people, particularly in melbourne the crumpler brand, which is an australian company which is doing fairly well overseas. they recently ran a promotion in NYC where they exchanged beer for bags in their store. i guess they were trying to gain a foothold in the city, or create a brand image of themselves as hip and happening. anyway, i'm pretty cynical about that sort of advertising.
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