Vitesse Cycling Musette
Now comes in Grizzly and Walnut leather
The perfectly simple style of the Vitesse Cycling Musette will win you over with its versatility and vintage aesthetic. Its open interior and two pockets make it just the right size for carrying a few essentials, including laptops in their own sleeve. Now available in full-grain leather.
Carrying more? See the medium Vitesse Musette Plus or the large Vitesse Messenger Bag.
For a similar style, see the professional Executive Leather Messenger ($379) with built-in sleeves for two devices.
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:
- Waxed Canvas: 13" - 16" (l) x 2.75” (w) x 10.5” (h); 1.2lbs.
- Leather: 13” - 16" (l) x 2.75” (w) x 10.5” (h); 36 oz.
33.02 - 40.64 (l) x 6.98 (w) x 26.67 (h) cm; 0.60 kg
33.02 - 40.64 (l) x 1.27-6.98 (w) x 26.67 (h) cm; 1.02 kg
FEATURES
- Open interior lets you carry an assortment of items.
- Secure the flap with a paragliding-style buckle. Open easily with one hand and close with a click.
- Wide, adjustable nylon strap is sewn at an angle for comfort. Wear as a crossbody or shoulder bag.
- Main compartment with interior pockets has space for both small personal items and larger gear.
- Full-grain leather top handle provided for a quick grab.
- OPTIONAL: Martexin™ Original Wax can be used to touch-up and and freshen the wax on your bag.
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Vitesse Cycling Musette
BikeHugger - June 3, 2015“What do I like the most about it? Just a simple musette to toss an iPad, wallet, battery, cord, and snack in for the commute or ride into town for a meeting.”
SIZE GUIDE
The Vitesse Cycling Musette can fit devices up to 12.8” x 8.75”. We recommend storing your laptop or tablet in a protective WaterField Sleeve. These devices can fit in your Musette:
- MacBook:
- 14" MacBook Pro M2
- 13” MacBook Pro M2
- 13" MacBook Air M2
- iPad:
- 12.9" iPad Pro M2 with Magic Keyboard
- 11" iPad Pro M2 with Magic Keyboard
- 11" iPad Air with Magic Keyboard
- Microsoft Surface:
- Surface Laptop 5 (13.5" & 15")
- Surface Pro 9 with Type Cover
- Other Confirmed devices:
- Dell XPS 13
- Pixel Slate
- HP Spectre X360
- Lenovo Yoga 720
- Customer-vetted Devices - From Customer Reviews:
- Leica Q, Q2 (Guy., Bideford, GB), (Tom T., Vacaville, US)
IT'S ELEGANTLY SIMPLE
The minimalist design and open interior lets you carry whatever you need in this versatile, lightweight bag.
“The WaterField Vitesse Cycling Musette is a comfortable bag that's unfussy and not trying to do anything other than be a perfectly simple little bag.”
- Wirecutter (New York Times), April 27, 2020
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 in the market, 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.
FULL-GRAIN LEATHER
No skimping. We use full grain, natural leather. It's the toughest part of the hide with the tightest grain. It's also the most expensive and lasts the longest.
We use “distressed” leather that bears the marks of the cow, so you can tell it's the real thing. Over the years, you'll leave your own marks, too, and the gorgeous patina that develops will bear your hallmark.
Your full-grain leather Vitesse Cycling Musette will look better and better the more you use it.
THE MUSETTE BACKSTORY
In the cycle racing community, musettes are used to store lunch so riders can eat while on the bike. The musette's simple, roomy interior is ideal for carrying assorted replenishments and makes it easy to quickly access.
WaterField's Vitesse Musette Collection takes the musette beyond its cycling roots, adding modern features to make it more comfortable, funcitonal, and stylish for everyday use. You can even insert a laptop or tablet in a protective sleeve in your Vitesse Cycling Musette.
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, and 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.
