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Freitag’s newest messenger bag is made from trash to last

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Freitag ’s F685 Henry is a 13-liter messenger bag that can be expanded to 20 liters.

The company leans heavily into Velcro fasteners and buckles to hold all that tarp together.

The bag is accented with reflectors from recycled truck contour markings, which help with visibility at night .

The Freitag F685 Henry weighs 3.26 pounds , which is only a few ounces heavier than the larger 45L version of Peak Design’s Outdoor Backpack .

The bag is stout, which should translate into better protection for your expensive gadgets.

The company says messenger bags make up just 30 percent of its sales but have recently returned to growth.

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