couldnt help but chime in. i got my first carrier in the early 82s and when it was no longer usable [although i'm stunned by how you rehabbed that muse; i think i saw it for sale and figured it's useful life was over], started trolling ebay at the suggestion of a friend. i now seem to have collected 5 musettes and 4 carriers. it's gotten just a little out of hand, but i do love these particular bags! in my experience the carrier is better for campus (my life), carries, books, laptop, coffee thermos in back pocket, etc; musette is better for grab & go, just a laptop or ipad, almost like a glorified "purse". the 'muse' is about 2 inches shorter, and 1.5 inches shorter in length, which makes a difference. i know i need to sell off this collection, but then on the other hand, i'm thinking there are worse vices than stockpiling these two styles!!!