Marathon Messenger

4.5/5.0 (18 Reviews)

$230

In Stock

Core Colors

Black Ballistic/Northwest Sky 200 Halcyon

Deep Blue Ballistic/Persimmon 210 Cerylon

Exterior Color: Aubergine

Interior Color: Dusk

Material: Ballistic

Material: 210 Cerylon

Limited Edition Colors

Perfect Pairings

Absolute Shoulder Strap Carrying a heavy load? Swap your Standard Strap out for this cushy strap! $30

Lifetime Guarantee, 60-Day Returns, and Fast Shipping

Clever like Hermes, durable like Prometheus, balanced like Athena, the Marathon Messenger is built for endurance — the kind of bag that goes the distance right alongside you. Whether you’re weaving through morning traffic, hopping on and off buses, or chasing the last bit of daylight to your favorite café, it keeps pace with every step. Thoughtful organization, durable materials, and a comfortable carry make it easy to stay in stride from start to finish line.

Flap closure with dual buckles keeps your gear in place and within arm’s reach.
Capacious main compartment with a padded bottom, three banded open-top pockets, and two elasticized pockets. The three banded pockets work for journals, packing cubes, or small accessories, and one on either side for a water bottle or umbrella.
Horizontal zippered pocket beneath the flap closure for holding small notebooks, cords, and accessories.
In-flap zippered pocket for grab-and-go essentials, like phone, wallet, and keys.
Built-in padded laptop compartment with two-way entry. Fits most 15” laptops or devices. There is a zipper on the back exterior, so you don't have to unbuckle the bag to get your laptop out – just unzip and go.
Stabilizer strap/belt designed to keep your Marathon Messenger close and prevent it from swinging around during bike rides and brisk walks. Uses one-half of your bag's waist strap (the half with the male buckle).
Cache loops above the laptop compartment, for those who want to keep their laptop suspended for extra protection.
Multiple ways to carry. Sling it over your shoulder, grab it by the handle, or wear it crossbody as normal or close to the body with the stabilizer strap.

Dimensions

15.5" (w) x 11" (h) x 10.2" (d)
390mm (w) x 280mm (h) x 260mm (d)
Note on Dimensions: These are filled exterior dimensions based on the widest parts of each section. This bag tapers. The "under the flap" laptop compartment width below is a good measurement for the interior width of the bag.

Weight

1 lb 10.1 oz / 740 grams

Volume

20 Liters / 1220 cubic inches

Max Laptop Compartment Size

From the top: 14.5" (w) x 9" (h) x 1" (d) / 365mm (w) x 225mm (h) x 25mm (d)
Under the flap: 15.3" (w) x 10.75" (h) x 1" (d) / 385mm (w) x 275mm (h) x 25mm (d)

Exterior
bluesign® certified 630 denier Ballistic Nylon

Interior
bluesign® certified 210 denier 6'6 Cerylon ripstop nylon

Zippers
3x #8 YKK Racquet-Coil Water-Repellent Zipper with metal sliders

Back, Laptop, and Bottom Padding
Closed-cell foam

Components
Duraflex®, Nexus, and Woojin buckles and related components

Made In
Seattle, WA, USA

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Marathon Messenger

$230

Marathon Messenger Key Features

Buckle Up

Flap closure with dual buckles keeps your gear in place and within arm’s reach.

Your Laptop’s Bodyguard

A padded laptop compartment with two-way entry keeps your tech safe from the bumps and thumps that come with travel.

Interior Storage, Simplified

Three low-profile banded pockets keep your essentials on standby and two elasticized to keep your water bottle or umbrella secure.

Snap to It

Designed for modular minds — these built-in loops let you securely attach a Cache laptop sleeve or accessories, keeping your tech suspended and your bag clutter-free.

Clip It and Forget It

6 internal O-rings to tether your essentials. Keep the little stuff where you need it. No spelunking required.

Keep it Steady

The included stabilizer strap attaches to the male buckle of the waist belt and prevents the bag from swinging during bike rides or brisk walks.

Everything in Its Place

Two exterior zippered pockets keep your essentials within arm’s reach.

Grab Life by the Handles

A cushioned grab handle that helps your bag—and everything in it—get from point A to point B.

Buckle Up

Flap closure with dual buckles keeps your gear in place and within arm’s reach.

Your Laptop’s Bodyguard

A padded laptop compartment with two-way entry keeps your tech safe from the bumps and thumps that come with travel.

Interior Storage, Simplified

Three low-profile banded pockets keep your essentials on standby and two elasticized to keep your water bottle or umbrella secure.

Snap to It

Designed for modular minds — these built-in loops let you securely attach a Cache laptop sleeve or accessories, keeping your tech suspended and your bag clutter-free.

Clip It and Forget It

6 internal O-rings to tether your essentials. Keep the little stuff where you need it. No spelunking required.

Keep it Steady

The included stabilizer strap attaches to the male buckle of the waist belt and prevents the bag from swinging during bike rides or brisk walks.

Everything in Its Place

Two exterior zippered pockets keep your essentials within arm’s reach.

Grab Life by the Handles

A cushioned grab handle that helps your bag—and everything in it—get from point A to point B.

Lifetime Guarantee

We stand behind our work. If your bag ever develops a defect in materials or workmanship, we'll make it right so you can carry it with confidence for years to come.

60-Day Returns

Try your bag at home and make sure you like the fit, look, and organization. If it's not quite right, you can return it within 60 days for a refund or exchange.

Fast Shipping

We get your bag to you fast so you can start using it right away. Most in-stock orders ship the same or next business day.

Reviews

4.5

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

Based on 18 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 11

Total 4 star reviews: 5

Total 3 star reviews: 2

Total 2 star reviews: 0

Total 1 star reviews: 0

4.5

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

Based on 18 reviews

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Travis
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I recommend this product
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Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, High Quality Finishings, Unique, Durable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 months ago
Love this product 👍🏾
Can’t🛑buying
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Gregory L.
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I recommend this product
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Versatile, Unique
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 months ago
Top Zipper Increases Versatility
I've always loved messenger bags for bike commuting and multi-mode overnight trips by train/bus/bike. The top zipper improves access to the main compartment over other messenger bags that I've owned, making it more practical as an alternative to a suitcase-style bag for work. The only complaint I've had so far is that the shoulder strap's pad doesn't fit me well as short person.
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Travis A. R.
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I recommend this product
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Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Versatile, High Quality Finishings, Unique
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
2 months ago
Can’t 🛑 buying
Always love messenger bags just bags period 🤦🏾
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Travis R.
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I recommend this product
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Unique, Thoughtful Design, Easily Adjustable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 months ago
Can’t🛑 buying
Love this product
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Travis R.
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I recommend this product
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Comfortable, Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, High Quality Finishings, Durable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 months ago
Very different
Found this product online because I am into messenger bags looked at a lot of brands, but this brand took me by storm👍🏾
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