GOOTIUM21217 Vintage Canvas Messenger Bag Small Shoulder Bag

Purchased this when a cab journey distracted left my shoulder bag in the back seat. This was relatively good value and first impressions were excellent. The strap is durable and adapts well to changes of length, and the zips seem secure. This bag has subsequently accompanied on trips all over the UK and has proven its worth time and agin. The side pockets are deep and roomy and it has multiple compartments - storage capacity, although not vast comfortably carries enough for an overnight stay and for travelling, especially with smaller children. It looks very understated and I would definitely buy again.

Having a Gootium backpack that's been a loyal servant for many years I wanted a smaller version for a holiday.The quality is excellent and has loads of useful pockets.The service from Gootium is excellent as the have supplied me with free spares for my other backpack, such as buckles and drawstrings, who else does that nowadays. If you need a back get a Gootium!

Good bag well made plenty of pockets just what I needed

Just the right size, nice broad shoulder strap and great appearance. So far its been used extensively outdoors and I am more than happy with quality and design

Just what I needed. Well made and does the job perfectly.

Great product great service

I was looking for a canvas bag that could be easily carried and also fit on the back of my motorcycle. This bag turned out to be better made than I had expected given the price and is comfortable to carry.There's good space inside with handy little pockets and importantly, it zips up inside so nothing can roll out. Very pleased.

First the goodIt arrived quickly. This bag is constructed well and and out of strong material. The stitching has no gaps or offline sewing. The strap stays - the buckle does not slide down like some do. It weighs 600 grams (a little over 1 and 1/4 lbs). An inner zipped pocket for valuables is present. The main zip is well thought out and gives you plenty of space to put your stuff in and take it out.For those who like this kind of thing they've given it 5 stars.Why I've given it 3 stars (I'm a travel blogger)If you go to places like: London, Bangkok, Casablanca, Delhi, Johannesburg etc. - this is NOT the bag you want. Unless like me, you change some things.This thing is a pickpockets/thieves delight. A six year old street kid in Tangiers would have everything in the bag, except the stuff inside the inner zipped pocket, within seconds. The straps holding down the main flap are decorative only, they have pops on them which undo very, very easily. The outer pockets are the same so anything in them would go as well.If it rains, everything will get wet, though a good proofing with Grangers will eliminate some of that.What we have is a well constructed bag, with a bad design.What I will do (and you could too)The main pops will go, so that the straps have to be undone through the buckles only. The main zip replaced with a waterproof one that does not give me gaps at each end, plus make it lockable. Waterproof the material, to keep stuff dry in those surprise downpours.I like the bag and it's looks (which is why I'll keep it) and use it for short trips of less than 4 days, to carry my camera and minor clothing. It is ideal for budget airlines carry on and get outta the airport fast.