Name: Vitesse Cycling Musette
Brand: WaterField Designs
SKU: VMMDFLBNMCZZZZ
Price: 119.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.88 (280 reviews)

Brown canvas

Navy Waxed Canvas version

Black canvas

Angled strap attachment for enhanced comfort

Comfortable leather carry handle

60-inch strap adjusts for a variety of heights and weights

Raw canvas roomy interior

Roomy main compartment

Waxed Canvas - Brown

Waxed Canvas - Navy

Waxed Canvas - Black

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Featured in Wirecutter, NYT's Favorite Messenger Bag list.

The Vitesse Cycling Musette hits the sweet spot for everyday bags; not too big, not too small, and refreshingly simple. Its open interior holds your daily essentials, with enough room to slip in a MacBook or iPad when needed.

Made from heavy-duty waxed canvas, it has a classic, understated look that feels at home on a bike, around town, or wherever the day takes you.

Carrying more? See the bigger Vitesse Messenger Bag.

Material:

Waxed Canvas
Full-grain Leather
More details here

Dimensions & Weight:

One size: 13” (l) x 2.75” (w) x 10.5” (h); 1.34 lb.
330 (l) x 70 (w) x 267 (h) mm; 608 gm.
Volume: 6.2 liters

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

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Love it. If I could improve anything it would be that the hand strap is kind of awkwardly placed but still usable.

Great Jack Spade Bag Replacement

I have loved Jack Spade messenger bags for years but have not been able to find a great replacement until now. I am very glad I bought this bag

Absolutely fantastic product, as usual by WaterField! If I’m being extremely nit-picky, I’d love a few more ‘features’ inside, like a small zip pocket, maybe on the backside, for items like an airtag or other small items I’d want better secured, but in reality, this bags fully deserves all 5 stars for its quality and overall satisfaction, just as the other products I have from this company.

Fantastic quality

Fantastic quality, perfect for my daily bag.

Not for me, but my son loves it!

I purchased this bag wanting something close to a traditional messenger bag. And though the Vitesse delivers on that front, the lack of organization really killed it for me. I feel the only thing this bag was missing is the front zip pockets that’s available on the larger sized version. I also think the bag could have used the gold lining that’s used in other Waterfield bags. Without it the bag did come off a tad cheap feeling. All that said it to still a wonderful messenger. It’s insanely comfortable to wear and quite stylish. Though the bag wasn’t for me, my son absolutely loves it. He’s at the age where he doesn’t have a lot of things he carry with him but that doesn’t stop him from taking this bag everywhere. To him it is the coolest bag ever and that is more than enough for me.

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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.”

Design details

JUST THE RIGHT SIZE

Not too big, not too small. The Vitesse Cycling Musette carries what you need for the day without the bulk of a full-size bag. Its open interior easily accommodates your everyday essentials, like a tablet, book, or laptop in its own protective sleeve.

Simple by design, it’s the perfect grab-and-go bag for commuting, running around town, or hopping on a bike.

“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.

COMFORTABLE ON FOOT OR ON THE BIKE

The wide, adjustable strap is sewn on at an angle so the Vitesse Musette sits naturally against your back while riding. Off the bike, its lightweight construction and slim profile make it comfortable enough to carry around town all day.

THE VITESSE MUSETTE COLLECTION

The Vitesse 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.

BORN FROM CYCLING. MADE FOR EVERYDAY CARRY.

The traditional cycling musette is a century-old design centered around a simple idea: carry what you need without carrying more bag than you need.

The Vitesse Cycling Musette keeps that same uncomplicated spirit, with a lightweight design, easy-access interior, and comfortable crossbody carry. It works just as naturally for a bike ride as it does for commuting or running around town.

HOW TO FRESHEN UP YOUR CANVAS

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