Name: Executive Leather Messenger
Brand: WaterField Designs
SKU: EMCOMPCCLRZZZZ
Price: 459.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.88 (195 reviews)

Executive Leather Messenger

Our distressed full-grain leather looks better and better with age

Designed for comfort: ergonomically-placed handles, adjustable straps

Slot for carry-on handles

Full-size fits up to a 16" laptop and your work essentials

Grizzly leather's beautiful patina (Pictured: Staad Attaché)

Fits laptop and tablet

Two deep organizational pockets (one zips closed)

Compact and Full sizes

Full size, Grizzly Leather

Executive Leather Messenger

Part of the All-Leather Collection

Available in three full-grain leather colors

Chocolate Leather

Grizzly Leather

Black Leather

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Handcrafted from full-grain leather, this classic messenger bag has 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

Materials:

Full-grain, naturally tanned leather
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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

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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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The Ultimate

I've had this bag since 2023, and it's been with me to London, Paris, Taiwan, Tokyo, Dublin, as well as work every day.

I've flown with it, biked with it, hiked with it. It's gotten wet and dirty and it still looks as great as the day I got it.

No part of it feels worn out or failing, and it still looks good and impresses when I'm meeting an important client.

10/10

My first product from here and I love it

My first product from here and I love it. Well put together with high quality material.

Five Years. Half a Million Miles. Zero Regrets.

I’ve put almost half a million miles on my WaterField Executive Messenger Bag, and somehow this thing looks better today than when I bought it. Airports, client shoots, coffee spills, overloaded laptops, being crammed under airplane seats… it’s taken an absolute beating and just keeps going.

And the customer service? Unreal. After 5 years, I finally had an issue with it. I reached out, and before I could even finish being annoyed about it, a replacement was basically already on my doorstep. That level of support is rare these days.

At this point, WaterField isn’t selling bags — they’re selling lifetime companions for people who abuse their gear for a living.

Unfortunately, I’ve now made the dangerous mistake of browsing their website again to see what I want next. My wallet would like to formally file a complaint.

Great product, easy order, fast international delivery, fast feedback from service team

Was hesitating for a while to purchase a Compact Leather Messenger bag since I am located in Belgium and was afraid that delivery and tax / customs management would be a hassle. Asked my questions to the service team and got very clear reassuring answers so gave it a go. Received my product very fast and dealing with customs was relatively easy. Overall, super happy I finally ordered that bag. It is beautifully crafted and unlike any other from the competition. Would buy again, only this time sooner ;)

Beautiful and well thought out

I just love the WaterField bags and backpacks. They stow away all my gear efficiently structured and look awesome. I am happy about the different sizes. I got two backpacks and two messenger bags to match the duration of my travel. Thanks for making me look and feel good while on the go.!

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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.”

Design details

ALL-LEATHER COLLECTION

The All-Leather Collection brings together premium full-grain leather designs that balance refined style, everyday functionality, and rugged dependability. Each bag is built to last, with smart details that make everyday carry easier. Check out the full collection.

FULL-GRAIN LEATHER

The authentic, full-grain leather we use to make the Executive Leather Messenger is absolutely beautiful. See it, touch it, and you'll be hooked.

The distressed leather develops a beautiful patina, and your bag will age well as the years roll by.

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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The Ultimate

I've had this bag since 2023, and it's been with me to London, Paris, Taiwan, Tokyo, Dublin, as well as work every day.

I've flown with it, biked with it, hiked with it. It's gotten wet and dirty and it still looks as great as the day I got it.

No part of it feels worn out or failing, and it still looks good and impresses when I'm meeting an important client.

10/10

My first product from here and I love it

My first product from here and I love it. Well put together with high quality material.

Five Years. Half a Million Miles. Zero Regrets.

At this point, WaterField isn’t selling bags — they’re selling lifetime companions for people who abuse their gear for a living.

Unfortunately, I’ve now made the dangerous mistake of browsing their website again to see what I want next. My wallet would like to formally file a complaint.

Great product, easy order, fast international delivery, fast feedback from service team

Beautiful and well thought out

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Waterfield Designs Executive Leather Messenger review: Professional practicality

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ALL-LEATHER COLLECTION

FULL-GRAIN LEATHER

CARING FOR YOUR LEATHER BAG

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