Freitag F685 Henry Review: A Rugged Messenger Bag Made from Recycled Truck Tarps and Seatbelts

Freitag F685 Henry Review: A Rugged Messenger Bag Made from Recycled Truck Tarps and Seatbelts

Freitag F685 Henry Review: The Rugged Messenger Bag Built from Trash to Last I still remember the first time I saw a true bicycle messenger in action. He glided effortlessly through the chaos of 1990s San Francisco traffic, balancing perfectly on his fixed-gear bike at a red light, his messenger bag bulging with urgent deliveries. Back then, messenger bags weren’t just utility — they were a symbol of freedom, rebellion, and purpose.         Image: Google That same spirit lives on today through Freitag, a Swiss brand that launched in 1993 and built its reputation around upcycled messenger bags. Fast forward to now, and I’ve spent the last few weeks testing the F685 Henry — Freitag’s latest evolution of the iconic messenger bag. Spoiler: it's fantastic. Eco-Friendly Materials That Tell a Story Every Freitag bag is one of a kind. That’s because the company sources its materials from used truck tarps, old seatbelts, and recycled plastic bottles. No two bags are alike — a rare thing in toda…