A backpack or messenger bag with Pokemon branding is useful whether someone is commuting or just carrying their everyday bits around. Canvas or polyester construction holds up to regular use and the bags come in various sizes depending on what needs carrying. Front pockets and internal organisation are practical features that elevate a basic bag. The prints work best when they are clearly visible from the front rather than relegated to small corner placement. These bags function as actual bags first and Pokemon merchandise second. The practical gift that someone will actually use rather than put away because they feel self-conscious.