Name: Shinjuku Messenger Bag
Brand: WaterField Designs
SKU: SHCOMPBNMCZZZZ
Price: 229.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Full Size in Waxed Canvas

Under the flap reveals more organization

Also available in traditional waxed canvas

Front pocket with waterproof zipper

Expandable water bottle holder

Internal zippered pocket

Padded tablet/laptop compartment

Pleated front pocket underneath the flap

Efficient organization helps distribute the load

iPad fits in padded internal pocket

1.5'' integrated strap. Full-grain leather handle.

Two sizes — Full & Compact

Sizes are based on size of iPad

NEW X-Pac® Canvas textile

High performance, water-resistant X-Pac® Canvas

In Waxed Canvas and X-Pac® Canvas

Waxed Canvas with Chocolate Leather

Black X-Pac® Canvas with Black Leather

Storm Gray X-Pac® Canvas with Black Leather

Now available in lightweight X-Pac® Canvas

Compact Size in X-Pac® Canvas

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Inspired by the fast-paced Tokyo lifestyle, the slim, lightweight Shinjuku Messenger Bag helps you easily navigate crowded streets and subways. A padded laptop or tablet compartment secures your tech, and extra pockets keep your necessities organized and easily accessible.

Fits Apple's new 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Pros with M4 chips.

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

Material:

14 oz. Brown waxed canvas
VX-11 X-Pac® Canvas Laminate
Full-grain leather accent
More details here

Dimensions & Weight:

Compact:

20.32 (l) x 5.08 (w) x 25.4 (h) cm; 0.59 kg

Full:

38.1 (l) x 6.35 (w) x 27.94 (h) cm; 1.03 kg

FEATURES

New X-Pac® VX-11 high-performance canvas laminate textile adds structure to the sling and is weatherproof.
1.5'' Nylon shoulder strap with optional shoulder pad to lighten heavier loads.
Full-grain leather trimmed front flap closes via magnets.
Main compartment includes a padded compartment for your laptop or tablet and a zippered pocket.
Pleated pocket under the bag's front flap can expand to accommodate loose gear.
Two finger pockets inside the front pleated pocket, one of which includes a key tether.
Gold, water-resistant liner adds better visibility of contents.
Stretchy, interior pocket holds up to a 3-inch diameter water bottle and retracts when not in use.
Comfortable, leather quick-grab handle.
Comes in two sizes to best fit your needs.

SHIPPING:

Domestic: Flat rate 2-day shipping. Details.
International: 4-5 business day delivery. Country duty/tax calculated at Checkout. Details.

Love of Waterfeld bags! 💼

It is just amazing! They have actually improved the waxed canvas! It’s the perfect size for the items I currently take to work. It’s surprisingly light weight! I have bought several items from Gary and his team and they have never disappointed. The front water proof zipper pocket is by far my favorite feature!

My New Favorite

I have a lot of bags. Most from sfbags. This messenger bag has instantly become my favorite. I just love how there is no zipper or buckle needed to be open to reach the main compartments. My new iPad Pro fits in perfectly. There is plenty of space for all kinds of things. The front flap closes firmly with the magnets. The strap is great, easy to adjust and stays locked in place. The back hidden handle is great for grabbing the bag. Quality is top notch. I am sure I will be using this as my main messenger bag for many years. As a side note, when I got my new iPad I hoped to find this exact bag. I didn’t want to hassle to quickly retrieve my iPad or main items. Then when I saw the Shinjuku Messenger I knew I was buying it.

Wonderful alternative to my backpack

Sometimes I need my carry everything Briggs & Riley multi-laptop backpack, and sometimes I need something simpler, cleaner, and easier to travel with. The Shinjuku checks all of these boxes. Love the leather/fabric mix; the layout is practical and efficient; and keeps a clean line. I bought the extra shoulder pad and highly encourage it for day-to-day travel. Best water bottle/mug holder that I've ever had in a bag. Highly recommend.

Well done!

Great bag as usual, checks lots of boxes for me - not too large but still carries my iPad, wallet, glasses, keys, phone, etc. I never carry water bottles next to electronics but will use that space to hold my glasses separately from everything else. As one person noted below, the only thing missing for me is a few built in pen slots - one for the iPad pencil and one regular pen. Otherwise perfect.

Even better in real life!

This bag is beautifully made. Great, careful stitching, and I love the canvas/leather material.

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Review: WaterField Shinjuku Messenger Bag

WIRED - June 17, 2024

“WaterField’s purpose-built iPad messenger bag is spacious and water-resistant, and will keep your precious new iPad safe in style.”

Rating: 9/10

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Waterfield Shinjuku messenger bag review – a ruggedly handsome bag

The Gadgeteer - June 26, 2024

“The Waterfield Shinjuku messenger bag takes its styling from the fast-paced Tokyo lifestyle while using waxed canvas and leather to give it rugged good looks.”

Rating: 9/10

SIZE GUIDE

Your Shinjuku Messenger Bag includes a padded compartment for storing your MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iPad Pro, iPad Air, iPad, iPad Mini and other similarly-sized devices. It protects your tech from the rest of the items in your bag.

The Compact Size fits :

NEW 11" iPad Pro (M4)
11" iPad Air
iPad
iPad Mini
other similarly-sized devices

The Full Size fits:

NEW 13" iPad Pro (M4)
12.9" iPad Pro
NEW 13" iPad Air
iPad
13" MacBook Air
14" MacBook Pro
15" MacBook Air
other similarly-sized devices

CANVAS GOES HIGH TECH

Made with X-Pac® Canvas, a high-performance textile that blends the durable, lightweight, and water-resistance of X-Pac® with a soft canvas feel. This combination is ideal for the Shinjuku Messenger, a bag designed to be comfortable, lightweight, and stylish.

FIELD TESTED

Gary field-tested the compact size Shinjuku Messenger Bag in its namesake neighborhood in Tokyo. In it, he carried his jacket, a water bottle, and various travel necessities.

The bag did not disappoint. It was so comfortable and lightweight, that Gary never felt the need to take it off, even when slurping ramen in jam-packed food stalls.

CARING FOR YOUR LEATHER BAG

The full-grain leather panel on your Shinjuku Messenger bag will develop a beautiful patina over time. We usually recommend leaving it alone and letting it age naturally, but you may want to freshen it up a bit with a leather conditioner from time to time. If so, the leather may darken a bit, so test the reaction first on a spot that's not highly visible.

For the distressed chocolate leather that we use, you can spread the oils around and smooth them out a bit with heat from a hair dryer. Although the leather care video is of another bag, the same process is true for your Shinjuku Messenger bag.

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.