Brooks Barbican messenger bag review

Brooks Barbican messenger bag review

Quality - while it's dry

Our rating

3

393.72
250.35

Published: August 26, 2009 at 11:00 am

Our review
Quality courier bag with style – but it’s pricey and doesn’t stand up to rain

If bike couriers had been around in Victorian times, they’d have used bags like this. The wax-coated fabric actually looks better with age, while the finishing details are hard-wearing leather.

Rain can get in, especially at the top corners if you really cram stuff inside, but for moderate loads little magnets hold the flap down fine.

There’s enough cushioning on the back for carrying a laptop and the deep shoulder padding adds more comfort, although the leather takes ages to break in.

The waist belt helps distribute weight, but the stud closure isn’t as straightforward as a simple buckle. A 12L version is available too for £236.77

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