Freitag’s newest messenger bag is made from trash to last
A carryall you can take anywhere.I remember the day: a sinewy bicycle messenger skillfully weaved through honking automobiles and came to a stop at the traffic light in front of me. But instead of dropping a foot, he balanced high above his fixed-gear pedals for nearly a minute, his crossbody bag bulging against the urgent deliveries within. That was a90s San Francisco, when anyone could tap into that free-wheelina zeitgeist by wearing a messenger bag a only conformist dorks wore backpacks.
Switzerland-based Freitag got its start in 1993 with messenger bags, and itas keeping that spirit alive with its latest, the F685 Henry. Itas heavy, water resistant, and incredibly durable because itas made from worn seatbelts, recycled plastic bottles, and used tarps that act as walls on European trucks. That means no two Freitag bags are identical in a world of mass-produced homogeny.
Ironically, Freitag bags are built to last despite being made from trash. A Freitag messenger bag that I purchased almost 20 years ago is still my go-to for errands around town. I expect the same longevity from the Henry, which Iave been testing as an all-purpose gear bag for the last few weeks. That makes its $330 price point a …