Looking for a decent surplus messenger bag.

[Sword and Shield]

I'm a fourth year med student, and the weight of all the books, paperwork and other BS in my coat pockets is trashing my back. I've carried shoulder bags in the past with no problem.

I'm thinking an old-school surplus messenger bag would be perfect, but I've a few limitations.

- Cheap. I'm a student, remember?
- US-made preferable, issue a plus. Had experience with US-issue camping gear for years, and it simply holds up better.
- Anything but camo. OD or desert would work, black preferred.
- Has to be able to carry a standard 8.5x11 pad.

Anybody know a place to look? I'm running down a bunch of the surplus stores I know, to no effect- lots of junk.

 

[texas gun person]

http://www.landsend.com/pp/PacketBa...X_Luggage-_-BriefcasesLaptopBags&origin=index


I have two older Land's End briefcases similar to the link I posted. I love both of them. :thumbup:


Some Victorinox messengers. I have never owned any Victorinox luggage, but I see their bags everywhere.

http://www.swissarmy.com/travelgear/Pages/SubCategory.aspx?category=backpacksmessengersmessengers&

 

[Sword and Shield]

The LE is a touch big for my needs, oddly. I need something fit for working the floor at the hospital, so reasonably small.