Rothco Canvas Map Case Shoulder Bag

Update: I thought I'd post a more recent update of this bag - it's September 2016 and this bag is STILL going strong!! I ended up having my husband sew some patterned cloth across the front flap in a wide horizontal bar (to cover where the ripped-out USMC patches used to be; lost my moto, lol); I punched decorative rivets along the bottom edge of the flap; and I have a collection of pins and buttons on the flap - all for personalization and decoration. An inconsequential inner seam or two has popped, but it has not obstructed the functionality of the bag or the water resistance (the decorations haven't damaged the water resistance, either). All the hardware is still in excellent condition and all straps and loops are still as sturdy as the day it arrived.I still absolutely love this amazing little bag. It has been through SO much with me and it is really comforting knowing that I can get through an unexpected rainstorm without everything in my bag getting rained on (I'm not an umbrella kind of girl; I'm a dance-in-the-rain kind of girl). I would buy from this manufacturer again in a heartbeat and I would buy this bag again, ten times over!! Also, an unexpected bonus was that my husband is not bothered by occasionally having to wear my "purse" because it really looks gender-neutral, and he likes the pin of Bender (from Futurama) that I put on it.Original 2011 review:I absolutely LOVE this bag! I love the colour and the canvas feel. I also love the durability and the fact that it is waterproof. (well, probably more water-resistant because I wouldn't recommend submerging it) It is constantly surprising me with how much I can put in it - on a normal day, I pack my nook, a 16 oz water bottle, my planner, keys, tissues, gum, a snack bar, and my wallet and still have plenty of room to spare! (It has been known to carry binders and my lunch with ease, sometimes groceries, and on Sundays my Bible fits perfectly in the back pocket.)I am constantly getting compliments on it (from military personnel and civilians alike) and many, many people have asked me where I got it. One of my husband's recruiters loved it (and honestly might have "tactically aquired" it if it wasn't my purse) and has actually been the only person to this date to know that it was a military map bag, even though I plaster Marine Corps pins and patches all over it.I haven't had any issues with the rings or tabs connecting the shoulder strap, and the strap itself adjusts with ease. The snaps have stayed in place even when I have overloaded the bag. I have decorative pins in the canvas of the cover flap and they can be inserted and removed without any damage to the canvas fibers or waterproof qualities of the canvas. I left the side flaps intact as I like how it adds extra water protection; you just have to fold them in a little before closing the front flap otherwise they can look a little strange.The only drawback of the bag is that pens do not fit comfortably into the little elastic slots on the front inside of the bag, so I don't use them and consider them decoration.

This will fit even a large sketchbook and many brushes and painting supplies. The stiff board in the back is great support for your sketch book. The canvas is good quality. It is well made with tough pen slots. It feels and looks rugged.

I needed a bag to hold a few file folders and assorted stuff for a car trip, and came across this bag. To visualize the size of this bag, it will hold regular file folders, notepads and magazines exactly. There is sufficient space for several folders, a notepad, a few magazines, a boonie hat, sunglass case and other assorted small stuffs.The bag is constructed of medium weight canvas, with no internal waterproofing. It will offer little protection in any kind of rain. Construction is generally ok quality, but nothing special. The strap is generic webbing, but adequate. There is no padding on the strap, but I'd not attempt to weight down this bag. The flap secures by two snaps. I think i would have preferred Velcro, frankly.I think it's a decent bag for how I intend to use it...in the car to hold loose papers and such. I'm thinking that if I intended to carry it around, I'd prefer something more water resistant with a better strap, but for the price, it's a good option.

This is now my favorite field bag. Lightweight, simple, comfortable, and big but not too big. Toss random items in, and they're all in easy reach when you want them again. With the way the strap attaches towards the back instead of at the corners, it hangs nicely at the hip and opens easily while you're wearing it. The images shown for the "olive drab" color on the listing look almost forest green, and I almost bought the brown instead. But I'm happy that the real color (see attached picture) is much more of a greenish brown, which is perfect. One of the other reviewers complained about a strong chemical odor, which concerned me. But there is no bad smell from mine at all. I'll update this post if I have problems with quality, but so far this seems like an awesome bag at a great price.

Love this thing. Really completes the Indiana Jones look, and it's feels sturdy with good functionality. A bit heavy if you are counting grams though.

The bag fits books and notebooks fine. The bag was pretty much exactly as described. The condition of the bag isn't great, it has frayed seams and a few little holes, they probably won't get any worse because it is a tough material but the bag doesn't look like a new bag.I bought it to use as a purse, here is my pros and cons in that aspect:Pros: it is very spacious and tall enough to fit larger books. It closes completely even though the only fasteners are the 2 buttons on the front, I haven't had any troubles with things falling out. The strap is adjustable and comfortable for the most part.Cons: There is little to no organization and I realize that it is a map bag so I'm not upset about it, I just have to add in a few extra compartments on my own. But there is a small pocket in the front that's completely open so what ever I put in this pocket does not stay in that pocket. Like I said above the craftsmanship isn't perfect, but it also isn't that bad.It is a great map bag, but if any of you ladies are wanting a low issue purse like I am, this is not your best bet unless you are willing to get a little creative.