Name: Vitesse Messenger Bag
Brand: WaterField Designs
SKU: VILGZZBNMCCCZZ
Price: 179.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (224 reviews)

Vitesse Messenger Bag

Vitesse Messenger in durable waxed canvas

Choose Brown or Navy

NEW! Secure, metal buckle

Interior side pockets for organization

Fits a laptop-in-a-sleeve

Angled front pocket for easy access without opening the flap

Full grain leather handle; wide adjustable strap

OPTIONAL: Cycling Chest Strap

Brown

Navy

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With its tapered profile and angled adjustable strap, the bike-friendly, work-suitable Vitesse Messenger sits comfortably on your back. NEW quick-release metal buckles modernize this favorite everyday carry.

See also the small Vitesse Cycling Musette, the medium Vitesse Musette Plus or the professional Executive Leather Messenger with built-in sleeves for two devices.

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All our products are crafted locally in our workshop by the most skilled sewing team in San Francisco.

Material:

Waxed Canvas
Full-grain Leather
More details here

Dimensions & Weight:

One Size:

40.64-45.72 (l) x 10.16 (w) x 33.02 (h) cm; 0.86 kg

FEATURES

Simple design for more flexibility and versatility in what you carry.
Leather top handle facilitates a quick grab.
Paragliding-style buckles attach to adjustable tabs to secure the flap.
Main compartment and internal laptop pocket with space for both small items and larger gear.
Front waterproof-zippered pockets with internal Ultrasuede phone pocket.
Optional cycling chest strap.
OPTIONAL: Martexin Original Wax can be used to touch-up and and freshen the wax on your bag.

SHIPPING:

Domestic: Flat rate 2-day shipping. Details.
International: 2-3 business day delivery. Country duty/tax calculated at Checkout. Details.

Excellent

The quality of this bag is amazing, the canvas is very thick and durable, and it has a great carrying capacity as well. Also the bag sits very comfortably along your back

A beautiful bag

Just got my Vitesse backpack a couple weeks ago and absolutely loving it so far, the bag is very comfortable and well built, that being said I do feel for those who tend to pack their bags to the brim going for the larger 'Vitesse brief' might be a better option, given the padded shoulder strap, as well as the overall larger size.
That being said I'm quite impressed with the quality 8/10.

Excellent

Quality is top notch. My new go to bag for work. Couldn’t be more pleased.

Excellent quality and look, but some can be improved to be perfect

I bought both the Vitesse Cycling Musette and the Vitesse Messenger Bag. I love the excellent quality and outlook. For the size of the Vitesse Messenger Bag, large and heavy stuff will be carried in the bag need to be considered. I felt shoulder stress and uncomfortable for less than one hour of carry.

Suggest:
1. A wider shoulder strap (8 cm) or design a better shoulder pad.
2. The shoulder pad available in the store is not suitable for these bags. Plastic ones are only available in black color. The leather one is too short and looks will be easily moved around during moving.
3. The Piggyback Accessory Pack can't be used on these two bags. Hope to have an additional design to make it possible.
4. I hope to have a replaceable shoulder strap design.

Chic functionality

I'm not really a messenger and I rarely ride a bike to work but I love my Messenger satchel! Easy to store many items, durable and tres chic!

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AndroidGuys - May 15, 2019

“The Waterfield Vitesse will continue to be my messenger/shoulder bag of choice for the foreseeable future.”

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Our Favorite Messenger Bag

Wirecutter July 11, 2016

"At once stylish and sturdy, this bag transitions seamlessly between the office and more casual settings."

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Waterfield Designs Vitesse Messenger Bag Review

Best Leather - 7/23/16

"Vitesse is a French noun meaning speed. The word suggests a European zest combined with rapid utility. It’s the perfect name for the Waterfield Designs Vitesse Messenger Bag. The bag is simple, lightweight, and has a certain flair in its design."

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Versatile messenger bag fits all your stuff and more

Cult of Mac - August 17, 2015

"If you’re looking for something that can keep your stuff together no matter what you need contained, this is one of the better buys out there. And you’ll look great doing it."

SIZE GUIDE

The Vitesse Messenger has a large unpadded laptop pocket sized for devices up to 15'' x 11.5''. We recommend storing your laptop or tablet in a protective Sleeve. These devices can fit in your bag:

1. MacBook:

16" MacBook Pro
14" MacBook Pro
13” MacBook Pro
NEW 15" MacBook Air
13" MacBook Air

2. iPad:

12.9" iPad Pro M2 with Magic Keyboard
11" iPad Pro M2 with Magic Keyboard

3. Microsoft Surface:

Surface Pro 9 with Type Cover
Surface Laptop 5 (13.5" & 15")

4. Other confirmed devices:

Pixel Slate
Lenovo X1 Carbon
Dell XPS (13” & 15”)

5. Customer-vetted Devices - From Customer Reviews:

DSLR camera gear and lenses (Geoffrey E.M., Soquel, US)

HIDDEN PHONE POCKET FOR EASY ACCESS

Details matter. A phone pocket of soft micro suede is sewn at the right height so your phone doesn't fall to the bottom.

"Very pleased with the slanted easy-access zips on the outer pocket and with the little inner pouch inside it. Thank you!" - Nicola M.

HEAVY-DUTY 15 OZ. WAXED CANVAS

Not all waxed canvas bags are created equal. Lower quality bags use 6 oz. canvas. The majority designated as “durable” use 12 oz. canvas. At 15 oz., our waxed canvas exceeds what is commonly sold, yet it's still lightweight. It has a naturally rugged, distressed look and can be re-waxed to freshen it up.

The canvas comes from a reputable U.S. mill that has produced these fabrics since 1930. This specialized textile is coated with Martexin Original Wax™ and shouldn't require much cleaning. Stains can be wiped off with a damp cloth.

HOW TO FRESHEN UP YOUR CANVAS

Keep your bag looking new by applying wax when you think it needs a little refresh. Although any wax is applicable, you can use Martexin Original Wax™ which was initially used to coat your canvas bag.

THE BACKSTORY

"As a bike messenger on the streets of Boston, my messenger bag was my mobile office. Simply designed with one roomy interior, it carried my daily ncessities: packages, lunch, change of clothes, and everything else.

When designing the Vitesse Messenger, we kept it true to its origins and added modern touches to make it more comfortable, durable, and stylish. When carrying laptops and tablets, be sure to put them in their own protective sleeves."

-Gary

THE VITESSE MUSETTE COLLECTION

The Vitesse Musette Collection has a straightforward, uncomplicated design — ideal for your minimalist, lightweight everyday carry. Choose from three sizes: the small Vitesse Cycling Musette, the medium Vitesse Musette Plus, or the large Vitesse Messenger Bag

Made from premium waxed canvas.

made in usa

We're proud to offer American-made gear built for the long haul. All our products are designed and made in our San Francisco workshop, where rent is high, labor expensive, and competition intense. We wouldn't go anywhere else.