Rothco European School Bag
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Apparel Details
Manufacturer: RothcoBrand: Rothco
Edition: Apparel
Publisher: Rothco
Studio: Rothco
Music Label: Rothco
Product features:
- Heavyweight Classic Messenger Bag Camo
- Size: 15" x 11" X 6"
Apparel reviews of Rothco European School Bag
Customer Review: Great bag, confusing choices
Rating: 5 Stars
I found the confusion over the different versions of this bag very annoying, so this is my attempt to shed some light on the black ones, at least. I bought two bags, from two different companies, in the hope that I'd get two different versions and be able to compare them. It worked.
I added a bunch of pictures comparing both bags to the customer pics section.
For what it's worth these results are for the black one, in July of 2009. I had intended to compare them and then return one, but I think I'll keep them both. They are both great bags at an awesome price and what the heck. You can never have too many gear bags.
I noticed that the Gravity bag's strap tends to bunch up on the adjustable side's square ring a bit, which might get annoying (the fixed side on this bad is sewn, no ring). The Ace Mart strap seemed a bit stiffer and didn't bunch on the adjustable side. The fixed side has a ring but is sewn too tight to bunch anyway.
I thought I wanted a zipper on the main compartment for security, but I found that the extra clutter got in my way a bit, especially for my large 12x11" binder/planner. But for smaller stuff or in cases where the bag may be upended, I can see that being very useful.
I was also surprised that the Gravity bag was about an inch shorter, which in conjunction with my large binder and other junk, mattered.
"9118 BLACK HW CLASSIC MESSENGER BAG"
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Sold by: Ace Mart Stores
Rotchco Classic Packs & Sacks, made in India
Shell 100% Cotton, no lining
1 lbs 10.4 oz
"9118 BLACK HW CLASSIC MESSENGER BAG"
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Sold by: Gravity Trading
Rapid Dominance. Style NO: R31, made in China
Shell 100% Cotton, Lining 100% polyester
1 lbs 14.0 oz (probably zippers & lining)
Cloth
Zippers
Liner polyester
Strap Lght sqr ring.....1 Heavy sqr ring, sewn
Back
REI 25oz
Strap
Strap
[1] At first I thought the Gravity version had heavier cloth than the Ace Mark. It turns out that the Gravity uses the same heavy outer cloth on both sides of the flap, while the Ace Mark uses a lighter cloth for the inside layer. Both are 100 Cotton but feel and look slightly different. The Ace Mart has a finer weave while the Gravity feels slightly slicker which you'd think would make it shed water better. But when I flicked some water it it, the Ace Mart bag beaded 50% or more, while the Gravity just drank it right in, zero beading (see my pics). OTOH, the Gravity bag has a nylon inner lining. I'll Scotchgard them anyway.
[2] Both bags have a small zippered inner pocket, but the Gravity version has zippers on both front outside and main inside compartments. NOTE: the zippers make the mouths of the front outer compartments significantly smaller than the non-zipper ones! My Mini9 fits perfectly in the Ace Mart outer compartment, but it's not even close in the Gravity one.
[3] REI CamelBak Classic Bottle - 25 oz. ([...] fits loosely, a larger bottle would still fit. The bottle holders at each end were a critical feature for me, and one reason I didn't just go with a generic military surplus bag.
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