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What is the differnce between a satchle and a messenger bag? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.193.129.99 ( talk) 01:56, 12 March 2008 (UTC)
Might also want to try to clarify the "man purse" terminology Purse#Variations (is every satchel a "man purse" or what are the characteristics that define a "man purse"?) and "shoulder bag" terminology. Rakerman ( talk) 16:20, 29 October 2009 (UTC)
I would just like to note that the picture accompanying the article actually violates the second sentence of the article - "The strap is often worn so that it diagonally crosses the body, with the bag hanging on the opposite hip, rather than hanging directly down from the shoulder." He is clearly carrying the satchel like a purse, which is an important distinction to make, especially for most men, who would not want to be seen wearing a purse. This might seem silly, but the ephemerally quantifiable "pursiness" of a bag is often the deciding factor when it comes to making a purchase. We tread a fine line wearing a satchel, and it only takes a few "man purse" jokes to relegate the bag to the back of the closet. I feel that the picture ought to reflect this better. Just my two cents. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.71.217.163 ( talk) 04:44, 19 December 2010 (UTC)
I've seen satchels that people wear across the small of their backs, Notable references include Renton Thurston, and Leon Kennedy. Any chance theres a specific name for this bag? Murakumo-Elite ( talk) 01:42, 30 October 2009 (UTC)
If it doesn't have a handle, is it still a satchel? Rakerman ( talk) 19:28, 28 November 2009 (UTC)
In common usage, a briefcase is a large flat rectangular hard-framed case, often covered in black leather, and an attache case is a slim flat rectangular hard-framed case. A satchel is a soft-sided case usually the size of a briefcase. A traditional satchel is brown leather with two straps, but there are many different styles of satchel. All three bags were traditionally more associated with men than with women. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Rakerman ( talk • contribs) 01:18, 8 June 2011
Although not common in modern usage, I believe a satchel could also refer to a medium-sized cloth or leather bag that closed at the top, sometimes with a clasp, and with short handles for carrying by hand at the top. However the online evidence for this usage is very thin, I could only find two examples from the Kansas Historical Society - Perkins Satchel and Census Taker's Satchel. It would be good to document this alternative usage. Rakerman ( talk) 20:04, 26 February 2016 (UTC)
Under the heading "In fashion", it states "Much of the popularity of the satchel as a fashion accessory since 2008 is driven by the Cambridge Satchel Company, whose product was on a Guardian gift guide in 2009, and was described as a cross-body bag in a 2010 article." This needs to be rewritten to reflect the fact that the "popularity" they're referring to is limited to the UK, which covers just 0.01% of the earth's surface. The Guardian's influence is limited to a small subset of the world's English speakers, and it's safe to say that outside of the UK, the Cambridge Satchel Company is almost entirely unknown and irrelevant. Bricology ( talk) 01:41, 3 December 2017 (UTC)
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What is the differnce between a satchle and a messenger bag? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.193.129.99 ( talk) 01:56, 12 March 2008 (UTC)
Might also want to try to clarify the "man purse" terminology Purse#Variations (is every satchel a "man purse" or what are the characteristics that define a "man purse"?) and "shoulder bag" terminology. Rakerman ( talk) 16:20, 29 October 2009 (UTC)
I would just like to note that the picture accompanying the article actually violates the second sentence of the article - "The strap is often worn so that it diagonally crosses the body, with the bag hanging on the opposite hip, rather than hanging directly down from the shoulder." He is clearly carrying the satchel like a purse, which is an important distinction to make, especially for most men, who would not want to be seen wearing a purse. This might seem silly, but the ephemerally quantifiable "pursiness" of a bag is often the deciding factor when it comes to making a purchase. We tread a fine line wearing a satchel, and it only takes a few "man purse" jokes to relegate the bag to the back of the closet. I feel that the picture ought to reflect this better. Just my two cents. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.71.217.163 ( talk) 04:44, 19 December 2010 (UTC)
I've seen satchels that people wear across the small of their backs, Notable references include Renton Thurston, and Leon Kennedy. Any chance theres a specific name for this bag? Murakumo-Elite ( talk) 01:42, 30 October 2009 (UTC)
If it doesn't have a handle, is it still a satchel? Rakerman ( talk) 19:28, 28 November 2009 (UTC)
In common usage, a briefcase is a large flat rectangular hard-framed case, often covered in black leather, and an attache case is a slim flat rectangular hard-framed case. A satchel is a soft-sided case usually the size of a briefcase. A traditional satchel is brown leather with two straps, but there are many different styles of satchel. All three bags were traditionally more associated with men than with women. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Rakerman ( talk • contribs) 01:18, 8 June 2011
Although not common in modern usage, I believe a satchel could also refer to a medium-sized cloth or leather bag that closed at the top, sometimes with a clasp, and with short handles for carrying by hand at the top. However the online evidence for this usage is very thin, I could only find two examples from the Kansas Historical Society - Perkins Satchel and Census Taker's Satchel. It would be good to document this alternative usage. Rakerman ( talk) 20:04, 26 February 2016 (UTC)
Under the heading "In fashion", it states "Much of the popularity of the satchel as a fashion accessory since 2008 is driven by the Cambridge Satchel Company, whose product was on a Guardian gift guide in 2009, and was described as a cross-body bag in a 2010 article." This needs to be rewritten to reflect the fact that the "popularity" they're referring to is limited to the UK, which covers just 0.01% of the earth's surface. The Guardian's influence is limited to a small subset of the world's English speakers, and it's safe to say that outside of the UK, the Cambridge Satchel Company is almost entirely unknown and irrelevant. Bricology ( talk) 01:41, 3 December 2017 (UTC)