Manhattan Portage Merchandise can be purchased at this location or you can visit their website Twenty Four Hours a day. I love their products as they are a symbol of NYC. They never wear out. My very first work bag when I moved to Manhattan was a Black Messenger Bag. I love the logo on it. I'm recommending you visit. I need to get back to the store for photos. If you're nearby go in, or you can order Manhattan Portage Travel Bags online. read more

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Beat this bag up, slam it on the concrete floor- man....it's not gonna fail you- because hubs has been holding on to his Manhattan Portage Messenger Bag since 1989. He's used it to go to the Paradise Garage and is still using it every time he goes to The Loft, the beach or the park. And fabrication says a whole damn lot because the thing is so old- for the 30 years he's had it, all it has is one small open seam (which is held together with staples). But it's still solid! Portage is located on Elizabeth St (between Houston & Prince). Hubs has always loved the idea that his favorite Messenger bag is NYC-owned. But I personally love- as a non-Portage bag owner- how Manhattan Portage is Woman-owned and behind this great NYC brand right in Nolita! And if you're into bags- Portage has them. Hubs loves the simplicity of his old black Messenger bag and a Neon Yellow-Green stripe going across with a very straightforward and minimal design. He actually wanted to replace it with an identical- but things change, styles evolve...you know how it is. At least one review mentions the "Asian man"- and Hirumo was nothing but informative and pleasant giving us information after information. Did you know you can bring your old bag and Manhattan Portage can alter it??? Hubs didn't know...now we do. Did you know that Manhattan Portage offers LIFETIME GUARANTEE? Now we know. And after hubs explained to Hirumo about his 30 year-old bag, all he said was to bring it to the store. Hubs was in cloud 9 when I checked in and received a 15% Yelp discount! I'll brag! Portage has certainly made its mark. For God sakes...Portage is iconic!!!! And as a classic bag company in lower Manhattan, plus it's Woman-owned...it's hot! read more

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Ok, so I got my 1st messenger bag back in 95 and it lasted til about 7 years ago. On my trips back to NY I've been meaning to buy a new one and I finally did today...and a tablet protector for my kids iPad. Great products all around and great helpful staff at this location. read more

Manhattan Portage - Token Store - Vintage messenger bag in black. Crazy happy! - Luggage Near Me - New York, New York

I am Korean, but I knew about Manhattan Portage while living at home because a Japanese friend told me about the company and their amazing bags.  Lin Su-hwei started the company although I do not know if there was a sale of the company since its founding.  In any event, these bags are indestructible.  I use mine for books, toss it on the ground, on the floor of my classrooms, it goes through the rain and snow and it is nearly indestructible. I wish the strap on mine was a little thicker, but overall I am extremely happy with my messenger bag.  It is my understanding that if anything ever happens to my bag, they will repair it for a nominal fee.  I can't imagine anything every breaking. It's that durable. read more

Was here for the 1st time I saw a bag I want for few months now online. Buy the bag &paid it. made conversations with Asian sales/cashier guy. he seem friendly At 1st I taking photo of the bags . Had a gut feeling he was looking at me . Finally got what I want.The bag have tax.. I'll come again he gave me 2 stickers.. their was only 1 guy who works there seem like they just open few hours ago.. here about 10 mins? i didn't check out other items.. read more

Manhattan Portage - Token Store - Saw a bag I want for months after I check online.I came to this store look at the bag got the bag,i paid for it..made conversation cashier. - Luggage Near Me - New York, New York

Went in today to pick up a bag as a gift for my BIL who loves this brand. Rory and Jessica helped me out and really made it easy to find what I wanted. I was shown a variety of styles, each one great and along the lines of what I wanted to buy. They were very patient - not pushy - and accommodating. Within 20 minutes I was able to walk out with a bag in hand that I'm sure my BIL will like. Also was able to use the YELP 15% OFF, so that was a plus. (It's not advertised, so make sure you bring it up at checkout.) I'll definitely go back to this location. read more

Manhattan Portage - Token Store - Store front.. - Luggage Near Me - New York, New York

Needed a small messenger bag. The store offered a good assortment of bags. The staff was super friendly, helpful, and patient. I found just what I needed at a reasonable $. read more

I've been buying Manhattan Portage bags for 18 years...I feel I need to leave a review for a brand I identify with and keep coming back to year after year...and yes I still have the original bag I purchased from them 18 years ago...the quality of their products speak for themself!!! If your looking for a stylish product that will last forever, look no further!!! read more

I would look so cool carrying a Manhattan Portage bag...If it was still the 90's. They suck so much a law should be passed that only allows them to produce fanny packs. Their bags are crap. Their designs are dated. The owner is a douche bag. The founder was on Yelp as 'John P'. His full name is John Peters. He just wrote reviews about how bad Crumpler Bags are, and how they are copies of his stuff. Yelp banned him. I guess if I owned a company that made whack, out of date bags that fall apart, I'd be a little jealous too. Crumpler makes great quality bags. I have two of their camera bags and they are far superior to Manhattan Portage. I don't think Manhattan Portage even makes camera bags. So if you want to look like you're from out of town go pick yourself up a Manhattan Portage bag. _____ read more

I really wanted to love Manhattan Portage bags. They don't look/feel as "commercialized" as Crumpler and Timbuk2. Their headquarters are in New York. How could you go wrong? But unfortunately, their bags are no longer made in New York City or even the US. If you check the FAQ on their website, they admit they've been producing them in Asia. That's not something that I personally have a problem with as long as they're paying them decently and the bags are still of high quality. But it's looking like that's not the case, at least in terms of quality. I purchased a Laptop Messenger in late July. By mid September, some of the stitching around the front pocket was coming apart. I took it back to the Token Store (which is the primary storefront for Manhattan Portage bags in NYC now) and they replaced it without a hassle. Unfortunately, the replacement bag was not up to standard either--this one was put together unsymmetrically! (The attachment of the front flap of the bag is about an inch off.) I'm planning on taking this one back too; I'm sure they will replace it for me again, but how many times should I have to go through this to get the bag I should have got initially. Either I've been very unlucky or they really need to improve their quality control. (BTW, I don't think Manhattan Portage has a store at the address on this Yelp listing anymore. You'll find the location of the Token Store if you go to the Manhattan Portage website.) UPDATE: I learned that all of the black laptop messenger bags had this defect. I was a little disappointed that all they gave me for discovering this manufacturing defect was a stupid MP lanyard (I was secretly hoping they'd give me a free bag). Plus, since all of the black bags were messed up, I had to get a different color. Yeah, I know--with people dying in Africa and stuff, me having to get a different colored bag is not the worst thing that can happen. BUT, if you're obsessed about bags like me, it still sucks not having the exact bag you want. The resolution of the situation left me not so excited about Manhattan Portage anymore, so I'm not sure if I'm going to buy any more of their bags. read more

Surprisingly cheap? Check those price tags again. No matter how high quality the merchandise is, it's ironic that the very people who inspired these messenger bags don't earn enough to afford them. read more

I've needed a replacement for my messenger back for awhile. I'm very rough on my bags. I was in the neighborhood so i came in to look. I ended up leaving with a nice replacement that is sturdy and a good value. I think the material is similar to a bulletproof vest. Thanks so much to Yukiko who was very helpful and knowledgeable about all of the bags. read more

Buyer Beware! The bags are great, but be careful shopping at this retail location. They will not offer any refunds whatsoever even if the tags are uncut. All sales here are final. Tip: come see the bags here in person, but order on their website. They offer refunds on the merchandise only online, not in this store. Also annoying that even if you just want to browse, am employee will follow you around the store. Give shoppers the space and freedom to look around without a clerk over their shoulder. read more

I'll tell you this much: if, like me, functionality matters, than Manhattan Portage is a pretty good option. Don't think of your MP bag as an alternative to your oversized Dolce and Gabanna handbag. They are two different animals. Think of your MP as your ticket for easily schlepping things around town. Think of your MP as a big (or small) rectangle that you can put things in. Think of your MP as something that will last a very, very long time. On days when all I need to do is carry three huge stacks of students' papers to school alongside my laptop, I throw it all in an MP bag, and I'm off. The bag isn't flashy, it's not oversized, it doesn't have anything shiny or ornate. It's just a simple, easy, durable bag that does the job - and I love that about it. And let me say one other thing about MP: when something breaks on your MP (say the zipper gives out after five or ten years), you can take it back to the store and they'll get it fixed for you. And one last thing about the store- I've had only positive experiences there. The staff is really helpful, without being pushy, and always, always, encourages me to check out the sale rack (who doesn't love a sale?!) read more

Went here to check things out. Customer service was very helpful with helping test out bags. Although I didn't buy anything, I know that the workers here are all for customer service (: read more

Smart store, with smart bags. Brought my vintage 2006 Manhattan Portage bag down to Manhattan headquarters for repair of a worn-out zipper. Cool bag, the hip employees noted, particularly the five-year-old olive oil-on-olive stains. $15 and 2 weeks later, the bag was sent out and returned good as new. Store also offers 30% on last year's designs and colors, as well as a show room for their not-as-ubiquitous Token line. Token bags (designed to be higher-end) are sharp, but tend to be heavier than their mainline Manhattan Portage counterparts. While there, learned that the MP Japanese website offers a substantially different collection of bags, many which are compelling buys - though in Yen. Maybe the Manhattan flagship store can acquire one of these? read more

I bought a bag and was disturbed to find out they don't give refunds, only exchanges or store credit. This is unheard of!!!! So when I decided I would like to get my money back for my completely unused bag and buy a Timbuk2 bag a mere one day later, I was forced to "eat it". Oh well, I hope this bag lasts a long time. Suffice to say, I will NOT be shopping at this store ever again! read more

Good quality bag. Felt a little pricy at $105. Wish the gal had told me about the 15% off yelp check in deal. Would've given 4 stars. She was nice, but that would have been "helpful". If your company is advertising on yelp, and paying them, you should promote it verbally or at the checkout counter. read more

Manhattan Portage - Token Store - Great New shoulder bag. Yes, The one in front is Portage Token. Bag in back is my cherished rare over nighter from Goorin in SF. - Luggage Near Me - New York, New York

I love this place. I bought my first Manhattan Portage at their old location back in 2005 and have used the heck out of it. I take it whenever I travel or go to a concert and can fit a ton of stuff in it. Went back to the store (new location) this trip and got a Token because it's virtually identical to my old one with a cooler color scheme of black with a brown stripe. The woman working there couldn't have been more friendly and helpful (she even gave me a ton of those guava candies). Don't understand the haters - LOVE it. My husband loves Crumpler and they're nice but a little too bulky and too much velcro for my liking. Overall happy to give this place 5 stars. read more

Manhattan Portage - Token Store - So many to choose from. - Luggage Near Me - New York, New York

What should I do? I have one and use it to carry my lunch box to work!!! I didn't even know that Manhattan Portage got a store... What about Timbuk2? read more

Memories of high school come flying back to me, where we would travel to this strange placer, which was more of a hole in the wall. The owner or whatever he was would obviously make fun of the current non portage bag you were carrying. He would go as far to pull the strings so your bag would rip or break. Then he would say see how crappy your jansport is. why not shell out $$$ for my bag? sigh. alas I am no longer in high school, and no longer dealing with such a bad attitude in a person anymore. There are a huge wide selection of other bags now...no need to go visit the hole in the wall with a metal door. read more

BEWARE. This store is not willing to offer any flexibility on their return policy. (I'm not even talking about refunds, just regular exchanges). Even if the item is obviously brand new and unused, perfectly able to be resold, with all the tags attached and with a receipt, they will not even exchange it for a more expensive item (when they would make more money), if the return is done after 30 days. Don't even try on the 31st day, or if you weren't able to bring the item back sooner because you were in hospital or if you purchased the item as a gift for someone else who couldn't receive it until the 31st day. They will say that their policy is very clear, but you will find other retailers with a lot more flexibility. They see no situation as unique ( unlike other retailers) and they will not care! Manhattan Portage gear is Great....but order it online....it's far safer. read more

Manhattan Portage carries 2 different brands (sort of). One is Manhattan Portage as you expected, and the other is called Token, which is a subdivision of this company which is more urban and neater I should say (Manhattan Portage is more casual). I have bought the first bag, a small crossbag to carry my equipments during work, and I really love it. It had cool design, but the texture is very strong and firm. Has good combination of color selection, and has a lot of pockets within the bag. The token brand looks quite sophisticated but at the same time can be very casual. After having used my first bag for a month, I ended up buying another bag (bigger one) for my books, laptop, etc. Service is very good, and the people who work there tried very hard to be attentive and answer all the questions during each visit. As some other reviewers pointed out, this brand is not cheap, and Token is even more expensive than Manhattan Portage line. Still, thinking of using these bags for the next five years at least, this is definitely a good investment. Oh, if you buy an item from this company for the first time online, you can get 10% discount. read more

I really like the designs but... they do NOT honor there 2 year warranty policy. I bought a computer sleeve and it started to tear in the corner in less than a year. They have a 2 year warranty but said I'd be required to leave the computer sleeve with them for a month without the guarantee that it'd be fixed. What am I supposed to carry my computer in for a month? It's really too bad they lost a customer that has several bags from them and would likely buy another. Very disappointed... read more

I'm only giving Manhattan Portage three stars because while the bags are indestructible and stylish and have protected my beloved computers for years, I don't like the company's "no refunds" store policy. I can't stress this enough: MAKE SURE YOU LOVE WHAT YOU BUY because if you decide you don't love it or want to exchange it for something cheaper, they won't refund your money; they'll only give you a store credit. As far as the store itself, I was not 'shadowed' like some other Yelp reviewers, however there is something awkward about the salespeople. I can't put my finger on it but it's not a comfortable place to shop. read more

Where can you find a great selection of well made, well designed, sturdy, affordable, attractive, practical, well priced merchandise -- in stock --and get waited on by nice, helpful staff who actually know what they are doing? Here! Just like America used to be. read more

I've probably accumulated 7 MP bags since I was 14 years old, when they were haute for a certain subset of nyc teenagers in the mid-late 90s. I don't remember where they all went, but I saw ALL of them on a recent trip to the new flagship store on Elizabeth Street in Nolita. I think their old store was on Greene or Mercer or Canal. Anyway, my nostalgia digresses. I needed a small, lightweight, water-resistant, packable crossbody messenger bag for an upcoming vacation and I knew MP would fit the bill. Upon walking into the store, I was awash in deja vu as I saw literally every MP bag I've ever owned hanging on the racks, brand new relics of my youth. It makes me happy that they still make the same exact bags as they did over twenty years ago - so many of my favorite things end up discontinued, never to be found again. They also have some new, fancier, less casual styles suitable for those who need bags to schlep to their conservative office jobs. I walked out with a perfect mini x-body messenger bag in a limited edition print and a renewed faith that some nyc stalwarts do endure. read more

You can get a bag customized at the W Broadway store. That's pretty awesome. I just purchased mine, so I can't say what the quality of the bag is, but it looks rugged. The employees there were all very helpful. Note, there are two different Manhattan Portage business out there. If this store is to be believed (and Googling around seems to verify that John Peters is the original designer), that means this store makes the original bags, and the Token Store is the spin-off. My comment in Token Store clears up some of the confusion: http://www.yelp.com/biz/token-store-new-york#hrid:67wNXfSloUWA2YdbQlj1Fg I have never been to the Token Store, but I am giving both this store and Token 5 stars. read more

Ok, I have a confession to make. As everyone knows, I have been with my Jack Spade bag for about 4 years now, and we are happy as can be (see my review of Jack Spade if you're confused). But, there was a slight indescretion last year when Jack sadly had to go away to the hospital to be fixed. Yes, it's true, I had an affair with Manhattan Portage! I'm sorry Jack! You were sick and I have needs! In all seriousness, though, these ubiquitous bags are so because they are damn fine pieces of merchandise. Sturdy, stylish, simple, and surprisingly cheap! Basically you can't go wrong in any way with a Manhattan Portage bag, and they're made in NYC! If simple, sleek, and durable is what you're after, look no further. read more

Did I read somewhere that this location carries every Manhattan Portage model? Not sure if that's true, but they have A LOT - I found what I was looking for and even got a little something extra. I love my bag & carry it every day - it's streamlined but expands to be HUGE - I use it for travel, groceries, documents, every day. Comfortable & durable, essential classic. read more

Thank you Manhattan Portage for restoring my faith in customer service! After a recent unfortunate run in all things customer service it was with some hesitation that I called Manhattan Portage regarding a broken clasp on my bag. I explained the bag is sixteen years old, and the clasp broke when I slammed it in the tailgate of my car, but nevertheless they are sending me a new set of clasps FOR FREE! Yippee! And while I'm here, I should mention that my manhattan portage bags have been all over the world- often as checked baggage- and they are in perfect condition. Buy one. Buy many. read more

Love this store! I am a big fan of Manhattan Portage bags. They are very well made and durable. The employees at the store are always very helpful. read more

Was in the market for a new backpack and the shop lady was so kind, attentive, and friendly. Loved her! She offered many suggestions, easily pointing out features and benefits. read more

Desperate and determined to get a backpack today after procrastinating for an entire semester and sadly lugging a middle school looking one around that I quickly picked at a Kmart, I browsed Yelp to see what was nearby. I walked in half an hour to closing and was greeted by a very helpful Jessica who, although I entered with the objective to get in and out (I've worked in retail!), never rushed me during the process. I was looking for a backpack that would be respectful enough for me to wear around graduate school and at the same time in the corporate office where I work. There are two brands within the store which include the classic Manhattan Portage and their more refined collection called Token. I ended up finding the perfect bag with comfortable cushioned straps and the perfect length for someone petite like me. I used the 15% off Yelp discount and I was very happy with the price that I paid for a high quality bag that met all of my needs. read more

Manhattan Portage - Token Store - University Backpack by Token - Luggage Near Me - New York, New York

This location on Elizabeth street is the best thing about this Token/Manhattan-Portage store. The bags were pricey, I bought a laptop/messenger bag (the classic DJ style) for $79 + tax. I wish it would have had padding on the shoulder strap but the MP classic bags don't offer that. There is a sale item table in the back of the store where some bags are up to 30% off, but the colors are whack and not worth the discount. read more

Went here to find a high quality messenger bag for my MacBook Air. The small one is the perfect size for the 11". I was helped out by Angelo who was super nice and very knowledgeable. read more

A bit pricey, but I just love their bags. Very New York City street wear.

Excellent staff, great selection, and a darn fine bag!

I came here knowing what I wanted and the staff helped me very quickly. They showed me three different bags of the type, had no problem telling me specs and had great conversation. If you want the highest quality water proof bag, you gotta come here. read more

It seems that many are against this store's non-changed style bags because they're out-dated as if they were humiliating you as a time traveler from the 90's who never fit in current society. But by having a bag like this you could classify yourself as "timeless." Classic rules. The salesmen are helpful and nice but somewhat lack little knowledge on the products. Given the fact that there are so many bags in the store, it's too harsh to demand them to remember the info of every single bag. They would check the info you need online for you. The location of this shop on Elizabeth Street near the core shopping street Broadway in SOHO seems make it go unnoticed because many foucs on Broadway rather than the surrounding streets. Always explore them and you will be surprised of what you can find. read more