Messenger & Shoulder Bags

About Messenger & Shoulder Bags

As the largest online retailer of bags since 1999, we here at eBags certainly know messenger bags. We carry a huge selection from top brands like Timbuk2, JanSport, Case Logic, Manhattan Portage, and Crumpler. Messenger bags are easily identified by their shape and how they are carried. They generally feature a flapover closure and a long strap that allows you to carry the bag over the shoulder or, more commonly, across the body.

Sometimes called courier bags, today's messenger bags have evolved from their roots as bags used by bicycle messengers into urban fashion accessories for both men and women. You don't have to be a messenger or live downtown to use one of these bags though. Today's messenger bags have many of the features you need to be used as school bags, work bags, and more. Laptop messenger bags offer protection for your computer while you're on the go and are a popular choice among college students. Professionals also love laptop messengers for their style that's more casual than the classic briefcase. There are even messenger bags that hold eReaders and iPads perfect for today's technophiles.

Messenger bags aren't just about urban style either. Many fashion brands offer women's messenger bags with bold colors and patterns designed to look stylish when you're commuting to work or walking across campus.

Be sure to read our customer reviews to make sure you're getting the messenger bag you need and, don't forget that with eBags, you can shop with confidence because we offer free returns and a 100% price guarantee.