Name: Executive Leather Messenger
Brand: WaterField Designs
SKU: EMCOMPCCLRZZZZ
Price: 459.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.88 (190 reviews)

Executive Leather Messenger

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

Executive Leather Messenger

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

Fits laptop and tablet

Two deep organizational pockets (one zips closed)

Designed for comfort: ergonomically-placed handles, adjustable straps

Slot for carry-on handles

Compact and Full sizes

Available in three full-grain leather colors

Chocolate Leather

Black Leather

Grizzly Leather

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

Full size, Grizzly Leather

Executive Leather Messenger

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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
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

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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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I hesitated to purchase this bag, and now that I have it, I wish I bought it sooner. Traveling with this bag was a breeze - the luggage strap was the mvp. Craftsmanship and leather quality are top notch. While the bag is spacious, you do need to be mindful of what you’re carrying so that it doesn’t get too bulky. This is where I feel like an extending bottom buckle strap would have helped. Also wish it had swivel straps for better movement with it. All in all, this is a great bag and I would recommend to anyone looking for a leather messenger bag.

Hyperbole Fails

If I used AI to write this review it would require a gazillion tokens to properly praise this bag. Without a doubt the best laptop bag I have ever had and the pinnacle of their offerings - having been a long term customer.

It’s perfectly thought through in both design and function. I also love the fact that the new MBPs are some of the best models Apple has made in a while and it how it makes such a great home for mine.

Just solid craftsmanship you feel at every level.

Beautiful bag

Was looking for a messenger style sling to replace something that was broken. Something I could use daily for work and for short business trips to carry my laptop, papers and other random things. It was very hard to find something that looked and felt right and that I knew would last a long time. This bag totally fit the bill and after I got it you can tell right away it has all the hallmarks of a well crafted and well thought out bag. It’s also beautiful. The only reasons I have rated 4/5 stars are:
- I ordered the full size bag thinking it would be more useful but it actually turned to be much larger than I thought (much larger than my last bag which admittedly was a tad too small), which is fine except it feels slightly cumbersome and the extra dimension is slightly less useful - ie it’s taller than I would have expected and it’s not like I am stacking things up inside the bag I don’t have taller skinny things to put in it. It also makes the bag a bit heavier and the flap is less convenient to open and close bc it’s larger. I haven’t seen or felt the smaller version but I feel that would have been a better fit for my build.
- very minor comment but the strap feels a bit thinner / nylon-y than I would have expected - my expectation here though is based purely on my prior bag which had a thicker cotton weave type of strap that felt sturdier and didn’t chafe. Meaning for this bag I feel like I need to have the leather shoulder guard on in the right spot otherwise that strap could cut into my neck or whatever it is touching.

Love it!

Beautiful messenger bag! Great design and beautifully built!

Honestly, spent months looking for the perfect bag. Found a YouTube video talking about water field designs and I can’t say enough how happy I am that I purchased this. It’s a perfect addition to be able to grab a laptop and run on the go quickly and light with all the functionality you expect.

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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.