Estimated delivery:Nov 13 - Nov 17
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A men's canvas messenger bag made for the man who carries a laptop, a notebook and half his desk drawer to the office every day. The structured flap outline looks equally at home on a train platform or under a conference table. The vintage-style flap and buckles read business casual rather than stiff and corporate, so it moves easily from a Monday meeting to a weekend errand.
The body is rugged cotton canvas, treated to resist everyday wear, so it keeps its structure rather than sagging on the shoulder. Two adjustable buckle straps close over the flap for a clean front. Inside, a padded compartment keeps a laptop steady, while a dedicated phone pocket and a zippered interior pocket keep small essentials sorted. An interior key chain holder saves digging at the front door, and an open slot pocket takes a notebook, a folder or a tablet. A front flap pocket adds one more spot.
The single crossbody strap leaves both hands free on the walk to the office. Between the main compartment and its pockets, it holds a laptop, documents, a charger and the small items that get lost in a less organized bag. It comes in coffee, black, khaki, blue and gray.
Dimensions, compartments and laptop size for this bag are listed under Technical details.
When checking laptop fit, go by your laptop’s actual measurements as well as its screen size. If you want us to confirm something fits before you order, write to us.
Canvas & nylon: brush off dry dirt, then spot clean with a damp cloth and a little mild soap. Do not machine wash or tumble dry, and let it air dry away from direct heat. Waxed canvas can be refreshed with fabric wax when the finish starts to fade; any leather trim is cared for like the leather below.
Leather: wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Once or twice a year, work in a little neutral leather cream, testing it first on a hidden spot. If it gets wet, blot it and let it dry naturally, away from radiators and direct sun. Full-grain leather darkens and softens with use; that patina is part of its character.
Empty the bag and stuff it lightly with paper when storing it, and keep it in a breathable dust bag rather than plastic.
Shipping. Free, tracked, to the United Kingdom and the United States. Orders are dispatched within 2–3 business days; delivery takes 6–12 business days to the UK and 8–15 to the US. Duties and import taxes are included in the price — nothing to pay on delivery.
Returns. 30 days from delivery, on any item that is unworn and unused, with tags, in its original packaging. Email support@oldtradinghouse.com with your order number to start one. Refunds go back to your original payment method within 10 business days of approval.
See our Shipping Policy and Return & Refund Policy.
Our pieces, out in the real world.
In 1924, our grandfather, Albert Whitley, opened a small outfitter’s shop in Yorkshire. Our father, Henry, carried it forward. Today, we continue the family business with the same belief: good materials, useful things and pieces made to be worn for years.
The counter may now be a website, but the standard remains much the same. Old craft. Modern wear.
Each piece names its exact material under Technical details, whether full-grain, top-grain or split leather, vegan leather or metal. If a piece is not listed as leather, it is not leather.
Pieces with a tracker slot say so under Technical details. The tracker itself is not included.
Dimensions, card capacity and laptop size are listed under Technical details for every piece. Belts are sized by full strap length: choose about 2 in (5 cm) above your trouser waist size. If you want us to confirm a fit before ordering, write to us.
Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth, condition it once or twice a year with a neutral leather cream, and let it dry naturally if it gets wet. Full-grain leather darkens and softens with use; that patina is part of its character.
Email support@oldtradinghouse.com or use the contact page. We answer every enquiry within 24 hours.
