The first Aerostich messenger bag debuted in 1985, inspired by the simple canvas courier bags of the era. Unlike those originals, the Aerostich Courier was the first to add reflective materials, side-release buckles, inside pockets, and modern materials like Cordura nylon, nylon webbing, and Delrin hardware. Still handcrafted in the U.S., each bag is built start-to-finish by one expert, making them among the strongest, most comfortable, and most durable messenger bags available.