I’ve had my Vanquest (envoy gen 1) for 9 years now as my primary everyday bag, and couldn’t be happier with it.

• It’s got tons of organization and pockets.
• It’s sized right
• it’s comfortable
• mine has virtually no wear & tear
• goes through airports so easily since it slips over the luggage handle
• it came with the waist strap like OP wanted, but I don’t use it.
• materials are heavy duty but not stiff or awkward
• I’ve done no repairs or had any issues with stitching.
• it’s not made in China also. I think mine was USA, but now they’re Vietnam or Taiwan of some USA materials.

Really. I couldn’t be happier with it as a messenger.