These days, more and more people are opting to buy products that are made closer to home. Whether to be greener or to boost the local economy, there are many reasons why buying locally-made products is a good idea. In this article, I’ll be looking at messenger bags made in the USA.
Brands That Sell Messenger Bags Made in the USA? (The Short Answer)
After an extensive search, I found quite a lot of companies that offer messenger bags made in the USA. Let’s look at 10 of them – Tough Traveler, Frost River, CourierWare, NutSac, Copper River Bags, Oberon Design, Bunker 27, Unionwear, Jack Georges, and Mission Workshop.
American Made Messenger Bags (I Did A lot of Digging)
Now that we know which companies manufacture messenger bags in the USA let’s take a look at each company in more detail.
Tough Traveler
Tough Traveler offers a wide array of bags that are all designed and manufactured within the US. It was founded in 1970 and it has always worked using sustainably sourced materials to produce its various product lines.
The company operates a facility in Schenectady, New York, it is here that all of its bags are made. According to the company’s official website, its products are designed to hold up to heavy use.
For those wanting to take a look at some of Tough Traveler’s American made messenger bags, check these out.
Frost River
Frost River has been producing handcrafted quality goods for a long time. The company has perfected the art of manufacturing soft goods for people all over the US.
Frost River conducts its manufacturing all within the US. Because of this, the owner can keep a close eye on production to ensure that every product reaches the high standard that is expected from a Frost River product.
The company’s manufacturing facility is located in Duluth, Minnesota. Here you will find not only the company’s manufacturing facility but also a shop and cafe. Frost River encourages customers to stop by for a drink and a look at the company’s inner workings.
The company offers a fairly extensive range of American made messenger bags. Here’s a link to all of them.
CourierWare
CourierWare has been selling hand-crafted messenger bags in the US since it was founded in 1986. The company offers a lot of customization when it comes to its bags. Customers can opt for extra inserts, specific colors, patterns, and more.
CourierWare bags are made one at a time or in small batches at the company’s facility in Vermont. By manufacturing its products in small batches, the company is able to ensure that each bag is made to the highest possible standard.
Here are some links to a couple of CourierWare’s top-rated American made messenger bags for you to check out.
NutSac
NutSac is a cheekily named company that is ‘nuts about bags’. It offers everything from slings and laptop bags to everyday carry bags such as laptop bags and messenger bags. The company was founded in 2009. Since then it has grown to offer over 40 different product lines.
The company manufactures its products exclusively in the USA. It operates two manufacturing facilities. Its main facility is in Chicago and its second facility is in Florida. Between these two locations, all of NutSac’s manufacturing takes place.
Not only are NutSac’s products American made but they are all made with American sourced materials. Here are a few of the company’s messenger bags for you to take a look at.
Copper River Bags
What started out as a small Etsy shop in 2010 has since grown into a fully independent company that offers quality leather-based bags at affordable prices. Copper River Bags is quickly growing in popularity as more people are opting to buy from local manufacturers.
According to Copper River Bags’ LinkedIn profile, its manufacturing facility is located in Nevada City, California. The company uses full-grain oil tan leather for its bags to ensure that they stand the test of time.
All Copper River Bags’ products come with a lifetime guarantee. Here are a few of its messenger bags for you to check out.
- 14” Medium Classic Black Leather Messenger Laptop Travel Bag
- The Original 14” Chocolate Grizzly Messenger Bag
- 13” Messenger Bag in Buffalo Leather
Oberon Design
Oberon Design is a small family-run business that is passionate about quality leather and pewter products. While it is one of the smallest companies on this list, it is a popular company among people in California and it is steadily growing in popularity throughout the US.
Oberon Design’s products are made at the company’s studio shop in Santa Rosa, California. This is where all of the designing and manufacturing is carried out.
Here are some of Oberon Design’s messenger bags for those wanting to take a closer look at what the company has to offer.
- Messenger Bag, Slimline, Cloud Dragon
- Messenger Bag, Slimline, Celtic Braid
- Messenger Bag, Slimline, Celtic Love Knot
Bunker 27
Bunker 27 is an American apparel company that offers t-shirts, hoodies, bags, and various accessories. It was founded in 2016 in the form of an online store. Despite being less than 10 years old, Bunker 27 has already created a name for itself as a manufacturer of high-quality clothing and accessories.
According to the company’s website, its products are made in the US. Bunker 27 has opened up 7 stores across the US that sell its products. The company’s main base of operations is located in Spring, Texas.
As for Bunker 27’s messenger bags, here’s a link to its website where you can see all that it has to offer.
Unionwear
Founded in 1992, Unionwear is a clothing accessory company that offers products like baseball caps, various winter knits, and of course, messenger bags. Unionwear works by investing in old American manufacturing facilities and turning them into new hubs for American workers.
The company’s sole aim is to bring manufacturing back to the US. Unionwear’s main production facility is located in Newark, New Jersey. However, it also has facilities in Pennsylvania and New York. Here’s a link to Unionwear’s range of messenger and sling bags.
Jack Georges
I’m sure there are a few readers that are questioning this entry. It is a well-known fact that Jack Georges manufactures a fair few of its products overseas. But, the company also has a pretty extensive range of American made bags, this includes messenger bags.
All of Jack Georges’ American made bags are handmade at the company’s facility in New Jersey. From the design to the sewing, all of its American made products are made at this facility.
For those wanting to take a look at all of Jack Georges’ American made bags, here’s a link. If you are only looking for messenger bags, then check these out.
Mission Workshop
The last entry in this article is Mission Workshop. Mission Workshop offers high-performance apparel and accessories. It was founded in San Francisco, California in 2009. Over the years, it has grown to become an internationally recognized brand.
It is important to note that not all of Mission Workshop’s manufacturing is carried out within the US. The company has facilities in Italy, Portugal, and sometimes it works with facilities in China, Mexico, and Vietnam. That said, the majority of its bags are made at the company’s facilities in California, Colorado, and New York.
Luckily, Mission Workshop has a section in the product details of its bags stating where they were made. Here are some of the company’s American made messenger bags.
Canvas Messenger Bags Made in the USA
Are you looking for an American made canvas messenger bag? Well, check these out.
- Satchel 15 – NutSac
- Messenger Bag, Waxed Canvas & Leather, Crosstown, Tree Of Life – Oberon Design
Tactical Messenger Bags Made in the USA
If you are looking for an American made tactical messenger bag, then have a look at the one below.
- Military Sling Messenger Tactical Bag – Bunker 27
