Review: ISS Classic Messenger Bag

Similar in shape and style to some of the more popular brands such as Chrome and Timbuk2, this bag is feature-packed at a fraction of the price. Made of ballistic weave nylon, this stylish messenger bag from ISS is also accented with Scotchlite reflective material for visibility.

For you year round riders and commuters, it includes a built-in rain cover. The water poof rain cover completely encloses the bag and still has Scotchlite so you don’t lose any visibility on dark dreary days. But the best part of the rain cover is that it fully detaches from the rest of the bag! Once you get to the office, simply unclip the cover and hang it up to dry out. You don’t have to stuff a damp cover back in the bag, so no more mildew or “wet-messenger-bag smell.”

The neoprene padded shoulder strap is super comfortable and doesn’t dig into your collarbone. It features a quick-release seat belt style buckle across the front, which any messenger bag connoisseur knows is a hot look. Adjustable nylon straps take only seconds to adjust and elastic loops keep the tail end of the strap from flapping around while you ride.

No one wants the contents of their messenger bag strewn across the highway, so the bag has heavy-duty YKK zippers throughout. The d-shaped opening to the main compartment makes packing quick and easy. We’ve found you can easily fit an armored riding jacket and gloves in this bag with room to spare.

Inside you’ll find a padded laptop pocket that is actually large enough to fit a 17” laptop. The laptop pocket has a secure Velcro closure and a pocket for your power cord. The bag also has an exterior organizer pocket for pens and business cards.

While the ISS Classic Messenger bag is only available in one color option ­–black and grey– with all the features it boasts, this bag is a serious deal at only $39.99!