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WaterField Designs messenger bags

We list 9 WaterField Designs messenger bags, from 3.6 to 15.65 L and 0.7 lb to 3.4 lb. The lightest with a published weight is the Packable Messenger Bag at 0.7 lb, and prices start at $129.

By Everyday LoadoutData checked www.sfbags.comAbout WaterField Designs

Bags listed
9
Capacity range
3.6 to 15.65 L
Weight range (published)
0.7 lb to 3.4 lb
Price range
$129 to $479

At a glance

Side-by-side specs

Key specs for each bag in this list, sorted by weight
BagCapacityWeightCarryWaterFabricFrom
WaterField Designs Shinjuku Messenger Bag4 L (220 cu in)1.7 lb · 771 gShoulder, CrossbodyWater-resistant15 oz. Waxed Canvas or 1680 denier Ballistic Nylon$229
WaterField Designs Slim Brief for 48-Hour Travel System5 L (305 cu in)Not publishedHand carry—15 oz Waxed Canvas, 1680 denier Ballistic Nylon, or EcoPak® EPLX450RS base$229
WaterField Designs Packable Messenger Bag6 L (365 cu in)0.7 lb · 301 gShoulderWater-resistantCustom Taslan woven fabric with tricot mesh layer and water-resistant coating$129
WaterField Designs Vitesse Leather Cycling Musette6 L (380 cu in)2.1 lb · 953 gCrossbody, Shoulder—Full-grain Leather$249
WaterField Designs Shinjuku Laptop Brief8 L (460 cu in)1.9 lb · 840 gShoulder, Hand carryWater-resistant15 oz. Waxed Canvas or 1680 denier Ballistic Nylon$379
WaterField Designs Executive Leather Messenger8 L (460 cu in)3.3 lb · 1,474 gShoulder, Hand carry—Full-grain, naturally tanned leather$459
WaterField Designs Cargo Laptop Bag 2026 Edition13 L (765 cu in)3.4 lb · 1,542 gShoulder—15 ounce Waxed Canvas$479
WaterField Designs Vitesse Messenger Bag15 L (885 cu in)1.9 lb · 862 gHand carry—Waxed Canvas$179
WaterField Designs Tech Folio Brief16 L (955 cu in)2.1 lb · 953 gCrossbody, Hand carryWater-resistant1050 Denier Ballistic Nylon or 14 oz. Waxed Canvas$359
WaterField Designs Shinjuku Messenger BagWaterField Designs Shinjuku Messenger BagWaterField Designs Shinjuku Messenger BagWaterField Designs Shinjuku Messenger Bag
WaterField Designs Shinjuku Messenger Bag colors
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The WaterField Designs Shinjuku Messenger Bag is a 4 L (220 cu in), 1.70 lb messenger bag with room for a 11-inch tablet and water-resistant fabric. It measures 254 × 292.1 × 50.8 mm, its main fabric is 15 oz. Waxed Canvas or 1680 denier Ballistic Nylon (1680D) and it opens with a flap, magnetic and zip.

It's the second lightest of the 8 bags here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (WaterField Designs store).

Capacity
4 L (220 cu in)
Weight
1.7 lb · 771 g
Carry
Shoulder, Crossbody
Water
Water-resistant
Fabric
15 oz. Waxed Canvas or 1680 denier Ballistic Nylon
Laptop
Not published

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Key leash
  • Bottle pocket

Worth knowing

  • Sold by one retailer we track (WaterField Designs store)
WaterField Designs Slim Brief for 48-Hour Travel SystemWaterField Designs Slim Brief for 48-Hour Travel SystemWaterField Designs Slim Brief for 48-Hour Travel SystemWaterField Designs Slim Brief for 48-Hour Travel System
WaterField Designs Slim Brief for 48-Hour Travel System colors
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The WaterField Designs Slim Brief for 48-Hour Travel System is a 5 L (305 cu in) messenger bag with room for a 16-inch laptop. It measures 267 × 394 × 51 mm, its main fabric is 15 oz Waxed Canvas, 1680 denier Ballistic Nylon, or EcoPak® EPLX450RS base and it opens with a zip.

Worth knowing: WaterField Designs doesn't publish this bag's weight.

Capacity
5 L (305 cu in)
Weight
Not published
Carry
Hand carry
Water
Not published
Fabric
15 oz Waxed Canvas, 1680 denier Ballistic Nylon, or EcoPak® EPLX450RS base
Laptop
16 in

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Luggage pass-through

Worth knowing

  • WaterField Designs doesn't publish this bag's weight
  • Sold by one retailer we track (WaterField Designs store)
WaterField Designs Packable Messenger BagWaterField Designs Packable Messenger BagWaterField Designs Packable Messenger BagWaterField Designs Packable Messenger BagWaterField Designs Packable Messenger Bag
WaterField Designs Packable Messenger Bag colors
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The WaterField Designs Packable Messenger Bag is a 6 L (365 cu in), 0.66 lb messenger bag with room for a 14-inch laptop and water-resistant fabric. It measures 247.7 × 330.2 × 76.2 mm, its main fabric is Custom Taslan woven fabric with tricot mesh layer and water-resistant coating and it opens with a zip.

It's the lightest of the 8 bags here that publish a weight, 1,242 g lighter than the heaviest and the least expensive here at $129. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (WaterField Designs store).

Capacity
6 L (365 cu in)
Weight
0.7 lb · 301 g
Carry
Shoulder
Water
Water-resistant
Fabric
Custom Taslan woven fabric with tricot mesh layer and water-resistant coating
Laptop
14 in

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Quick-adjust strap

Worth knowing

  • Sold by one retailer we track (WaterField Designs store)
WaterField Designs Vitesse Leather Cycling MusetteWaterField Designs Vitesse Leather Cycling Musette
WaterField Designs Vitesse Leather Cycling Musette colors
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The WaterField Designs Vitesse Leather Cycling Musette is a 6 L (380 cu in), 2.10 lb messenger bag with room for a 14-inch laptop. It measures 267 × 330 × 70 mm, its main fabric is Full-grain Leather and it opens with a flap and buckle.

It's the fifth lightest of the 8 bags here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (WaterField Designs store).

Capacity
6 L (380 cu in)
Weight
2.1 lb · 953 g
Carry
Crossbody, Shoulder
Water
Not published
Fabric
Full-grain Leather
Laptop
14 in

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Worth knowing

  • Sold by one retailer we track (WaterField Designs store)
WaterField Designs Shinjuku Laptop BriefWaterField Designs Shinjuku Laptop BriefWaterField Designs Shinjuku Laptop BriefWaterField Designs Shinjuku Laptop Brief
WaterField Designs Shinjuku Laptop Brief colors
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The WaterField Designs Shinjuku Laptop Brief is a 8 L (460 cu in), 1.85 lb messenger bag with room for a 14-inch laptop and water-resistant fabric. It measures 267 × 368 × 76.2 mm, its main fabric is 15 oz. Waxed Canvas or 1680 denier Ballistic Nylon (1680D) and it opens with a zip and magnetic.

It's the third lightest of the 8 bags here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (WaterField Designs store).

Capacity
8 L (460 cu in)
Weight
1.9 lb · 840 g
Carry
Shoulder, Hand carry
Water
Water-resistant
Fabric
15 oz. Waxed Canvas or 1680 denier Ballistic Nylon
Laptop
14 in

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Hidden back pocket
  • Bottle pocket
  • Luggage pass-through

Worth knowing

  • Sold by one retailer we track (WaterField Designs store)
WaterField Designs Executive Leather MessengerWaterField Designs Executive Leather MessengerWaterField Designs Executive Leather Messenger
WaterField Designs Executive Leather Messenger colors
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The WaterField Designs Executive Leather Messenger is a 8 L (460 cu in), 3.25 lb messenger bag with room for a 15-inch laptop. It measures 266.7 × 361.95 × 76.2 mm, its main fabric is Full-grain, naturally tanned leather and it opens with a flap and buckle.

It's the 6th lightest of the 8 bags here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (WaterField Designs store).

Capacity
8 L (460 cu in)
Weight
3.3 lb · 1,474 g
Carry
Shoulder, Hand carry
Water
Not published
Fabric
Full-grain, naturally tanned leather
Laptop
15 in

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Key leash
  • Luggage pass-through

Worth knowing

  • Sold by one retailer we track (WaterField Designs store)
WaterField Designs Cargo Laptop Bag 2026 Edition

Color not published

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The WaterField Designs Cargo Laptop Bag 2026 Edition is a 13 L (765 cu in), 3.40 lb messenger bag with room for a 16-inch laptop. It measures 304.8 × 406.4 × 101.6 mm, its main fabric is 15 ounce Waxed Canvas and it opens with a flap, buckle and zip.

At 3.4 lb it's the heaviest of the 8 bags here that publish a weight and the most expensive here at $479. Worth knowing: heaviest bag in this list.

Capacity
13 L (765 cu in)
Weight
3.4 lb · 1,542 g
Carry
Shoulder
Water
Not published
Fabric
15 ounce Waxed Canvas
Laptop
16 in

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Hidden back pocket
  • Luggage pass-through

Worth knowing

  • Heaviest bag in this list
  • Sold by one retailer we track (WaterField Designs store)
WaterField Designs Vitesse Messenger BagWaterField Designs Vitesse Messenger BagWaterField Designs Vitesse Messenger Bag
WaterField Designs Vitesse Messenger Bag colors
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The WaterField Designs Vitesse Messenger Bag is a 15 L (885 cu in), 1.90 lb messenger bag with room for a 16-inch laptop. It measures 330.2 × 406.4 × 101.6 mm, its main fabric is Waxed Canvas and it opens with a flap and buckle.

It's the fourth lightest of the 8 bags here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (WaterField Designs store).

Capacity
15 L (885 cu in)
Weight
1.9 lb · 862 g
Carry
Hand carry
Water
Not published
Fabric
Waxed Canvas
Laptop
16 in

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Worth knowing

  • Sold by one retailer we track (WaterField Designs store)
WaterField Designs Tech Folio BriefWaterField Designs Tech Folio BriefWaterField Designs Tech Folio BriefWaterField Designs Tech Folio Brief
WaterField Designs Tech Folio Brief colors
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The WaterField Designs Tech Folio Brief is a 16 L (955 cu in), 2.10 lb messenger bag with room for a 14-inch laptop and water-resistant fabric. It measures 266.7 × 355.6 × 165.1 mm, its main fabric is 1050 Denier Ballistic Nylon or 14 oz. Waxed Canvas (1050D) and it opens with a zip.

It's the 5th lightest of the 8 bags here that publish a weight. Worth knowing: sold by one retailer we track (WaterField Designs store).

Capacity
16 L (955 cu in)
Weight
2.1 lb · 953 g
Carry
Crossbody, Hand carry
Water
Water-resistant
Fabric
1050 Denier Ballistic Nylon or 14 oz. Waxed Canvas
Laptop
14 in

Lowest in-stock price as of Oct 25, 2026.

Stands out

  • Luggage pass-through
  • Lockable zips

Worth knowing

  • Sold by one retailer we track (WaterField Designs store)

Questions, answered from the data

What are the lightest WaterField Designs messenger bags?

The WaterField Designs Packable Messenger Bag is the lightest at 0.7 lb (301 g), by manufacturer spec (1 of the 9 bags don't publish a weight).

What's the cheapest option?

The WaterField Designs Packable Messenger Bag, with a lowest in-stock price of $129 this week.

Which holds the most?

The WaterField Designs Tech Folio Brief, at 16 L (955 cu in).

About this list

This page includes every WaterField Designs messenger bag in our database, ordered by capacity. “At a glance” picks compare these bags with each other only. To compare across brands, use the messenger bag search.

Specs come from WaterField Designs’s product pages unless marked otherwise, and every value links to its source on the product page. Prices are the lowest in-stock price we found on Oct 25, 2026. This is a spec comparison, not a hands-on review. Read our methodology.