Wanted to complain but can't

This is not a messenger bag. Again, this is not a messenger bag. I say this for myself, because when I got this bag I wanted to complain it wasn't a messenger bag, even though I got it so I wouldn't need to take my messenger bag out into the world everyday. When I finally got my mind right about what this bag is, I love it.

First, like all the canvas and leather WF bags it looks and feels fantastic. It doesn't hold as much as I'm used to (why? because it's not my messenger bag).

We just retired to Seattle after 30 years outside the city. This is a great urban hiker bag. The side zipper pouches are handy and hold those quick-grab essentials. The strap is comfortable with the best cam lock I've used. And the front flap has a heavy duty metal clasp. The mesh backing is comfortable but the bag gets a bit hot for me on long walks in the sun. Luckily it's almost more comfortable slung to the side of your body. And the grab handle is an essential feature left out by some other manufacturers. The laptop compartment is unnecessary for me and I wish it weren't there because it gets slightly in the way, but I understand I'm in the minority on this.

This is my second SF bag after the Air Porter, which is also a great product. I'll be adding a Vitesse messenger bag in the future.