Executive Leather Messenger
Executive Leather Messenger
Our distressed full-grain grizzly leather only looks better with age
Our distressed full-grain grizzly leather only looks better with age
Executive Leather Messenger
Executive Leather Messenger
Grizzly leather's beautiful patina (Pictured: Staad Attaché)
Grizzly leather's beautiful patina (Pictured: Staad Attaché)
Two deep organizational pockets (one zips closed)
Two deep organizational pockets (one zips closed)
Two padded laptop and tablet compartments
Two padded laptop and tablet compartments
Compact fits up to a 15" laptop and your work essentials
Compact fits up to a 15" laptop and your work essentials
Full sizes accommodates bulkier items
Full sizes accommodates bulkier items
Designed for comfort:  ergonimically-placed handles, adjustable straps
Designed for comfort: ergonimically-placed handles, adjustable straps
Slot for carry-on handles
Slot for carry-on handles
Compact and Full sizes
Compact and Full sizes
Full size, Grizzly Leather
Full size, Grizzly Leather
Executive Leather Messenger
Executive Leather Messenger
Available in three full-grain leather colors
Available in three full-grain leather colors
Chocolate Leather
Chocolate Leather
Grizzly Leather
Grizzly Leather
Black Leather
Black Leather

Executive Leather Messenger

 

Fits Apple's NEW M4 MacBook Pro lineup 


Handcrafted from full-grain leather, this classic messenger bag hosts modern features for today’s digital lifestyle: padded laptop and tablet compartments and ample pockets for storing tech gear.

"A timeless, splurge-worthy leather bag."
 - New York Times Wirecutter

 

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


Materials:

  • Full-grain, naturally tanned leather
  • More details here

Dimensions & Weight:

  • Compact:
  • 14.25” (l) x 2.75”-3” (w) x 10.5” (h); 3.25 lbs.
    36.19 (l) x 6.98-7.62 (w) x 26.67 (h) cm; 1.47 kg
    Volume: 7.5 liters

  • Full:
  • 15” (l) x 3.25”-3.5” (w) x 12” (h); 3.5 lbs.
    38.1 (l) x 8.25 (w) x 30.48 (l) cm; 1.58 kg
    Volume: 10.5 liters

FEATURES

  • Metal key fob facilitates convenient key retrieval.
  • Dual-layer leather flap shuts securely with a paragliding buckle.
  • Gold, water-resistant liner lights up interior for increased visibility.
  • Two padded compartments for protecting a 16-inch laptop and 13-inch tablet.
  • Rear panel slides over wheeled-suitcase handles for hands-free airport navigation.
  • Leather grab handle, secured with strong rivets, offers a more formal carrying option.
  • Adjustable shoulder strap with a removable floating shoulder pad keeps strap in place.
  • Luxuriously-soft, lined pockets under front flap holds a smartphone and other quick-access items.
  • Interior pockets include one zippered for valuables, open-topped for cords and accessories, and one pen slot.

 

SHIPPING: 

  • Domestic: USPS & FedEx. Details.
  • International: 4-5 business day delivery. Country duty/tax calculated at Checkout. Details.

Customer Reviews

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REL A. (Arizona, United States)
Excellent bag

Purchased a compact size Exec Leather Messenger to replace a canvas Staad Attache that is a little frayed after 8 years of daily use. Everyday carry includes 13” MacBook Air and 11” iPad Pro + accessories. I loved the Staad, and its unusual-but-professional design drew a lot of compliments. This bag is a little larger than the Staad - taller and a little thicker. This is both good and bad. Good - more room for more stuff. Also, the dedicated iPad compartment is welcome. Bad - I was used to the smaller size of the Staad, which I thought was perfect for my needs, even though I sometimes over-stuffed it (and it showed). Another big difference from the Staad is that it had a front zip pocket, and a sleeve on the back, that could be accessed without opening the bag. This was convenient. On this new bag, you need to open the flap to get at anything. If I could, I would trade the key holder, zippered inner pocket, and inner laptop strap for a sleeve on the back. That said, opening and closing this bag is super-satisfying - the buckle is awesome. I also liked the rotating, detachable metal buckles on the Staad shoulder strap, but they were a point of failure. The strap on this bag is connected much more solidly, even if it is sometimes a minor annoyance to have to straighten it out. The bag looks great - a little less distinctive than the Staad but sometimes that is a good thing. It has all the great Waterfield features and quality that make their products worth the price. I plan to get the Staad repaired and might end up going back and forth between the two bags. It’s always good to have options. ;-)

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Jason W. (California, United States)
Nice way to level up your look

Quality materials. Craftsmanship is nice but I expect a little more attention to detail for the price point. This is my first bag like this so my frame of reference may be off, but that’s my opinion anyway. Still, I’m happy with the purchase and the bag meets all my expectation functionally. I might have gotten the larger one in retrospect so I would recommend trying them out in person if you’re not sure which one to get.

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Lawrence W. (California, United States)

I’m sure it will become an heirloom as my kids are eyeing it. But what is the lanyard for??

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PJ C. (England, United Kingdom)
Love the Product - seamstress could be better

Love the product designs and the materials. However, I have twice been let down by either the threading coming loose or a popper breaking off its magnetic fixing.

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Jacob B. (Missouri, United States)
Great laptop bag

Exactly what I was looking for. Light weight, looks great, and the full size protects my new MacBook Air (15 inch) perfectly.

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Waterfield Designs Executive Leather Messenger review: Professional practicality

iMore - September 8, 2019

“When you want to make a statement with your laptop bag, look no further.”

4.5 out of 5 stars


SIZE GUIDE

The Executive Leather Messenger Bag is available in two sizes each with a built-in padded compartment for laptops and tablets. The following devices can fit in these sizes: 

Compact - Laptop Compartment fits devices up to 14.09" x 9.7" 

 

  • 14" MacBook Pro
  • 13” MacBook Pro
  • 15" MacBook Air
  • 13" MacBook Air
  • Other similarly sized laptops

Compact - Tablet Compartment fits devices up to 13" x 8.75" 

  • 13'' iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard
  • 11'' iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard
  • 13'' iPad Air with Magic Keyboard
  • 11" iPad Air with Magic Keyboard
  • Other similarly sized tablets

Full - Laptop Compartment fits devices up to 14.25" x 9.75" 

  • 16" MacBook Pro 
  • 14" MacBook Pro 
  • 15" MacBook Air 
  • 13" MacBook Air
  • Other similarly sized laptops

Full - Tablet Compartment fits devices up to 13.5" x 8.5" 

  • 13'' iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard
  • 11'' iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard
  • 13'' iPad Air with Magic Keyboard
  • 11" iPad Air with Magic Keyboard
  • Other similarly sized tablets

CARING FOR YOUR LEATHER BAG

We usually recommend not doing anything to the full-grain leather of your bag, letting it develop it's own beautiful patina over time. However, you may want to freshen it up a bit with a leather conditioner. The leather may darken a bit, so test the reaction first on a spot that's not highly visible, like the bottom of the bag. For the distressed leather that we use, you can also spread the oils around and smooth them out a bit with heat from a hair dryer. 


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