Eastpak The One Messenger Bag, 21 cm, 2.5 L, Black

Been looking for something like this and wish I’d just got one sooner. Great little bag.Internal zipped pocket and two external pockets means for a little bag there’s lots of compartments to keep your essentials separate.The outside-facing external zip is lipped and feels very secure, it’s less easy to open which is not a bad thing. The outside one facing your body is easy to open but being close to your body I have no worries about pickpocketing.The wide strap feels very sturdy while spreading the pressure out, and the edges of it aren’t scratchy considering the thickness of it so it’s comfortable across the neck & shoulder. Lightweight too, considering how bomb-proof it seems.It’s great as something to keep your keys, charger cable, wallet, headphones, chewing gum, whatever in, either to wear by itself or to chuck in another bag knowing you have all the bits I’d normally move from bag to bag.I should mention I bought the smaller, 18cm bag which I ended up returning. This larger bag has more compartments and space despite not being a lot larger. The smaller bag for the main compartment has a zip that goes further down the edges so seems less secure or felt like stuff might fall out whereas with this one I can leave the main zip opened without worry. The smaller one sits more flush with the body when not too full which was nice but it seemed more suitable for only small items as it would quickly get thicker. It was nice that it had a removable strap though, which would be a nice change for the larger one (although it being fixed does lend to feeling more sturdy).

So for the price paid, the bag is fine - seems well made. However before I even went on a day out with it, I tried it on. The strap cut into my neck / shoulder.I ended up removing an old pad from an old messenger bag and making it fit the strap of the Eastpak. Would better in my opinion if the strap were removable, but it's not. If it were I could have simply swapped the whole strap.Anyway after bodging it I took it on a day out, and it still wasn't that comfortable.For the price paid I probably shouldn't grumble, but also can't see why people give these bags such overwhelmingly positive review.For reference the bag did have some heavy equipment in it. But I could feel it cutting when I tried it on when empty.Eastpak - I'd suggest either a simple pad to stop cutting / rubbing, or the option to swap straps, by having buckles on both sides of the bag and not one buckle, and the other side of the strap sewn to the bag.

I am someone that loses things quite often: house keys, oyster card, waller, phone - you name it so back in 2019 I looked for a bag where I could keep all this stuff and not have to worry about it.At the time eastpak crossbody were in. I had had EASTPAK OUT OF OFFICE rucksack for two years and was really impressed with it so I decided to get THE ONE.I can say that it changed my life. I honestly cannot imagine going out of the house without it. I take it everywhere I go. It is big enough for the essentials...phone wallet keys boarding pass but small enough so thar you forget you even have it. I simply don't how I managed without a crossbody bag. In fact I often didn't cope as I lost everything. Eastpak THE ONE is the one because it it is very durable and is spacious and looks good. It useful especially in situations where you need things on the fly.I am not giving five stars because the front pouch is difficult to access. That is a small design flaw. In fact I only use that pouch for things I use once in a while (like headphones).The ONE - Durable, stylish, spacious and cheap (I got it for £15 back in 2019...). I recommened this over other crossbody by eastpak because The ONE has sturdier straps.

Brought to travel with a DJI mini 2 drone. Fits great and a high quality product.

Several zip compartments, holds a surprising amount of stuff for a small bag and the strap is good quality and adjustable

This hit the mark totally having considered loads of alternatives - stops pockets being full of wallets and phones, but provides space for other essentials. Overal top top product

Let's be honest. It's a handbag. For men.I have a similar one, my son expressed quite an interest so I bought one of these for his 10th birthday. He was over the moon. I am jealous. Great quality. Ample size. Easy to carry. Inconspicuous way to carry larger items and keep one's pockets free. In honesty not a bad word to say about it in this particular usecase.

Loved the bag, can’t fault it. It was really well made and carried a lot and was perfect for travelling. Especially for holding a passport and such while going through the airport. Had to come to advise anyone else who buys it for travelling to wear it cross body because someone grabbed mine off my shoulder and dragged me behind a motorbike which made me think maybe a bum bag would be better for travel. Once again not an issue with the bag at all but if you’re a traveller thought it might be a helpful reminder.I miss it to be honest.