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The Messenger and the Satchel are two quintessential men’s leather bag styles. So fashionable and practical are they that both have been the go-to for decades. Even women and businessmen choose these two styles over the traditional briefcases and modern handbags of today. But can you tell the two apart?
While a satchel was designed to port books, the messenger came to prominence a little differently. It was first developed for use on horseback, mainly to courier messages, letters, and packages long-distance. Hence its name and why it features multiple clasps and buckles to secure it shut. A large external buckled pocket is another messenger staple, presumably to store essentials within easy reach.
As a result of its convenience, this style remain