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REI Madison Messenger Brief - Women's

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With smart, sleek style, our Madison Messenger Brief boasts a savvy design to tote your commuting or campus essentials in comfort.

  • Body of bag is made from 100% recycled PET; each bag keeps 52 16-oz. plastic bottles out of landfills and is tough enough to withstand the rigors of urban use
  • Main compartment is large enough to fit legal-size documents; access to main compartment and organizer panel is achieved with a quick flip of the front flap
  • Fully padded, built-in computer sleeve accommodates and safely secures laptop computers with screens as large as 16 in.
  • Organizer panel beneath front flap boasts zippered pockets, slip pockets, a key clip and multiple other slots and spaces for your daily wares
  • Padded pocket stores electronics and other delicate valuables; side pocket holds a pocket umbrella or 1-liter water bottle
  • Front flap secures with rip-and-stick tabs and a side-release buckle for extra security; discreet zip pocket on flap exterior allows quick access to on-the-go necessities
  • Shoulder strap has a floating pad and is easily adjustable for length; low profile grab handle offers an easy carrying alternative

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REI Madison Messenger Brief - Women's Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Casual
Messenger bag
17.50 liters
1,068 cubic inches
2 + main compartment
Yes
16 inches
Yes
No
Recycled PET polyester
16 x 12 x 5.5 inches
2 lbs. 5 oz.
Women's
Bag style
Gear capacity (L)
Gear capacity (cu. in.)
Number of exterior pockets
Laptop compartment
Fits laptop size (in.)
Carry-on size
Checkpoint-friendly
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Weight
Gender

REI Madison Messenger Brief - Women's Customer Reviews

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REI Madison Messenger Brief - Women's
 
4.8

(based on 5 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Attractive (3)
  • Enough compartments (3)
  • Good strap length (3)
  • High quality (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Commuting (5)
    • Travel (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Practical (4), Stylish (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (4)

    Reviewed by 5 customers

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    Oct

    23

    2012

     
    5.0

    Attractive, Practical and Durable

    By DebHibb

    from SLC, UT

    About Me Career, Practical

    See all my reviews

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Attractive
    • Enough Compartments
    • Good Strap Length
    • Great Color
    • High Quality

    Cons

    • Bulky

    Best Uses

    • Commuting
    • Computer
    • Cycling
    • Office
    • Traveling

    Comments about REI Madison Messenger Brief - Women's:

    I have owned this bag for about 3 or 4 years now. Mine is a different color, and the inside front pockets are a little different (I think improved from my bag), but everything else is identical. I have been hauling my laptop to/from the office 3-5 days a week since I bought it, and it still looks practically new. My 15.4" laptop fits in great with a room to spare. In fact, I once squeezed my 17" Toshiba in there for a plane ride. It has tons of space for accessories (my charger, wireless mouse and keyboard), and everything has always stayed secure. My only 'complaint' might be that it's TOO big for me, but that does come in handy when I go on business trips (not as practical for every day though). It is super comfortable on my shoulder. Nice padded strap, great strap length. Even when it's super full, I can still lift it from the handle on top, and the velcro cover/flap stays closed.

    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    Aug

    29

    2012

    (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

     
    5.0

    Awesome Bag!

    By Adrialienne

    from NorCal, USA

    About Me Classic, Practical

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Attractive
    • Easy Access
    • Enough Compartments
    • Good Strap Length
    • High Quality

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Commuting
      • School

      Comments about REI Madison Messenger Brief - Women's:

      I have the previous version of this bag with the maroon interior, but from what I can tell, other than the accent colors, my bag and this one are identical.This bag is amazing. When I started grad school, I wanted a bag that was a bit more professional than a college backpack and that I could still use when I start teaching. This bag met those requirements and has exceeded my expectations. I have put my computer in it and stuffed it so full of books that I could barely lift it and it has held up great. On a day-to-day basis, it easily holds everything I need it to and I frequently get compliments on it.I wrote a blog post about the bag with lots of pictures so you can get a better idea of the interior: http://ayellowbicycle.blogspot.com/2012/08/inside-grad-students-bag.html

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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      Jul

      10

      2012

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great bag!!

      By daniella21

      from Hingham, MA

      About Me Career, Modern, Stylish

      See all my reviews

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      Pros

      • Attractive
      • Enough Compartments
      • Good Organization
      • Good Strap Length
      • Great Color
      • High Quality

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Commuting
        • Computer
        • Office
        • Traveling

        Comments about REI Madison Messenger Brief - Women's:

        After much research, I decided to purchase this bag for commuting to work. I wanted something stylish, well made and functional. This bag delivers on all accounts. It's durable, fits everything I need and then some, and the design is feminine without being girly. The strap is comfy on my shoulder. The only negative is when I put my lunch bag in it, the bag does appear a bit bulky, but that's when it's full. Otherwise, this is a great bag and worth the price.

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        16

        2011

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Great bag!

        By KathleenA

        from Denver, CO

        About Me Practical, Stylish

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Comfortable Strap
        • Lots Of Pockets And Features
        • Stylish

        Cons

        • Not Weatherproof

        Best Uses

        • Commuting
        • Light Protection
        • School
        • Travel

        Comments about REI Madison Messenger Brief - Women's:

        Just got this bag to carry my huge company laptop around. There's plenty of room, and the bag is super cute. It's hard to find a stylish laptop bag period, much less one that will accommodate a large machine.

        • Primary use:
        • Business
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Feb

        11

        2011

        (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        A most excellent laptop bag!!!

        By katie-the-traveller

        from NC

        About Me Bargain Hunter, Laptop equals income, Organized, Practical, Stylish, Traveller

        See all my reviews

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        Pros

        • Comfortable Strap
        • Lots Of Pockets And Features
        • Spacious

        Cons

        • Needs a reinforced bottom
        • Not Weatherproof

        Best Uses

        • Commuting
        • For any laptop-based jobs
        • Light Protection
        • Travel

        Comments about REI Madison Messenger Brief - Women's:

        This is the laptop bag I've been looking for!!!

        I LOVE this bag. As a freelance video editor, I use every pocket in it! With room to spare, it easily holds: my 15" laptop, mouse, bulky noise-cancelling headphones in a hard case, multiple external hard drives, iPods, skinny water bottle, and everyday items (wallet, sunglasses, pens).

        The buckle/velcro combo is perfect! And the embroidery and charcoal/black makes it pretty, professional and feminine. (sorry fellas)

        My only "con" is that really hard rain in windy weather could potentially get around the main flap and into the laptop compartment. Hasn't happened to me yet, but it's something to watch out for as the body of the bag is slightly wider than the flap.

        • Primary use:
        • Business

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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