Brenthaven Collins Vertical Messenger Bag is a simple, stylish way to tote a Surface Pro
Need a customized Surface bag for a day trip to the coffee shop? The Collins Messenger Bag for Surface Pro has got you covered.

Back in 2016, I reviewed the Brenthaven Collins Vertical Messenger Bag for the Surface Pro 4. Recently, when I stopped by my local Microsoft Store, I noticed a new model of the bag (#1974), and I was surprised to see a bunch of new upgrades and smaller changes.
In case you missed it, I think the Brenthaven Collins Vertical Messenger Bag is one of the nicest, best-looking "day bags" for the Surface Pro, Surface Book 2 (13-inch), or any laptop that is 14-inches or smaller.
It's light, slim, looks great, and has just enough pockets for a day out to the coffee shop or friend's house.
With a dedicated pocket for stylus and Surface Pen, and even a specific pocket for the Surface Arc Mouse, the Collins is not some generic PC bag, but a customized Surface accessory. That makes it somewhat unique, and at a price around $60 (though sometimes much lower), it won't break the bank.
Check out my new video review of the Collins bag and let me know what you think.
Buyer's note: It's not clear from online retailers if they are selling the new model for 2018 featured here or the older one that I reviewed in 2016. Make sure to check before buying, or, if you live near a Microsoft Store walk in and get one there.
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That may actually be the ugliest bag ever made. Which is saying something.
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Find a better vertical messenger bag for Surface and I'll take a look. Go!
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There is a vertical messenger from sfbags.com I've considered purchasing. Probably price prohibitive for most, but I wouldn't mind seeing a review :)
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Search the site for Waterfield
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https://www.windowscentral.com/waterfields-new-field-muzetto-bag-could-b... That's the one.
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Everyone has a different taste.
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Looks like a Purse
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Was "tote" a verb all along? First time I heard it used like that.
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It only depends on your vocabulary.
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Ugly really? Love it and the price
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With space for a phone and chargers, this is a great way to carry your Surface.
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is there any real way to check prior to purchasing from Amazon other than contacting the seller directly? Edit: I've noticed that it says the Item Model Number is 19730. I saw 1974 mentioned in the article, so I'm guessing maybe the Amazon link is for the older bag?