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Skate Messenger Bag

Courier Collection

$219.95

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Our constant aim is to create the highest quality carrying solutions for all situations. When designing for the messenger community's formidable needs, this is no small feat. Pairing the best aspects of conventional messenger bags with a refined industrial design aesthetic and device-driven functional features, the Courier Collection Skate Messenger Bag provides durability, waterproofing and ease-of-use that every professional courier can rely on.

From the heavy denier Cordura Nylon construction, waterproof lining and padded inset notebook compartment to the custom skateboard attachment with injection-molded skate bumpers and integrated, removable hip pack, the Skate Messenger Bag is a travel-ready protective solution for essential gear. 

  • Custom weather resistant 1680D nylon construction
  • Abrasion resistant and waterproof lining
  • Custom quick-release buckles and Velcro closure
  • Custom skateboard attachment with molded skate bumpers and durable straps
  • Exterior waterproof stash pocket
  • Padded, inset notebook storage compartment with plush faux-fur lining and zippered closure
  • Custom Topo print lining
  • Large interior zippered, padded and slip pockets
  • Large interior padded pockets with plush faux-fur lining
  • Ergonomic, padded across-the-body shoulder strap with one-handed adjustment slack pull and large side release buckle
  • Removable stabilizer strap
  • Reinforced nylon safety light attachment
  • Interior bike pump tie-down
  • Reflective exterior panel
  • Custom anodized aluminum hardware
  • Versatile bike lock storage
Compatibility

Fits up to 17" MacBook Pro

Color

Black

Dimensions

23" x 16" x 7"
58.4 cm x 40.6 cm x 17.8 cm
42L/2576 cubic inches

Styles

13", 15", 17", bag, black, courier, hipsack, messenger, messenger bag, skate, skatebag

SKU

CL55038

   Based on 7 reviews

Giant but lovely.

POSTED ON 9.26.10  •  BY Brandon Souba

I wanted a Messenger bag with a clean design, that was void of seatbelt buckles and annoying colors. I had owned other incase products previous to purchasing the Skate messenger bag, but was skeptical that it could handle the abuse of everyday riding. After 2 months, I can confidently say that this bag is designed extremely well. Although it hasn't been time tested, I still enjoy using it everyday.
The laptop sleeve and other internal pockets are convenient to access. Although I don't skateboard often, the straps came in handy when I needed to transport an extra bike wheel.
This bag is more expensive than other bags on the market, but I justified it by thinking about the build quality, laptop sleeve (it's cushy and padded), and size. After doing some research, I found that most competitors don't make a bag this big.
It also comes with a small sling bag. While this might seem like a worthless feature, it's actually come in handy for transporting my DSLR and lenses.

Its Huge

POSTED ON 6.08.10  •  BY Ted Brown

When this bag showed up and I unpacked it I said to myself, "Holy Cow this thing is HUGE". But once I got on the bike with it I couldnt believe how forgettable it turned out to be. Even though I had it loaded up it was amazing how secure the load was on my back and well centered had to loosen it so I could see over my shoulder for traffic checks. You guys did a great job designing and using great materials. This is truly a life time bag and well worth the money.

Eh, I'm not too sure.

POSTED ON 6.18.09  •  BY Shaun de Bastion

I agree with Tip about 150%. Why market a messenger bag, call it a 'Skate Messenger bag', but show pictures of bike-lock straps and all the functions of how it works with bike parts, but no pictures or video of it holding a board? Whatever the case, the bag gets a four for being very well put together and hopefully we'll see some update footage of the usage of this bag for a skateboard!

Ergonomics are worth the price

POSTED ON 5.23.09  •  BY Steve Dekorte

The biggest difference with other bags are the excellent ergonomics (after adjusting the various straps). My old bag would start to bother me after walking a few blocks, but I feel like I could walk or stand all day with this bag without noticing it.

The bag is a bit larger than I needed, but this provides plenty of room for a light jacket and cap and the internal zip pockets will fit any size macbook, headphones and laptop lock and power supply nicely.

A version without the skate straps would be nice for those of us that just want a bag with good ergonomics that can hold a 17" macbook.

Day One

POSTED ON 5.01.09  •  BY munger

I received my bag today and I have to say that the first impression was really amazing. Setting up the bag was a bit of a task but it forced me to get the now the operations of the bag better. The rip cord or whatever it is called in the front is a pretty amazing device and works brilliantly. I really like the bag a lot and look forward to breaking it in. My only concern is that a 17" laptop makes the bag really stiff, but that would be a really tough challenge to fix in a messenger bag. I was concerned that the cost was too high for such a simple bag, however the cost is more than justified in the amount of detail that was put into it.

tip

POSTED ON 4.27.09  •  BY Tip

Its great that this is marketed toward skating and bicycle riding, but this bag seems as though it is primarily designed for bike couriers. Why does skate come first in the name when there is really only a single option for skateboards while the rest of the bag it designed towards messengers? I think a huge mistake was made by not showing the product on a person. This leaves many consumers questioning whether or not it's compatible with them. This may have industrial design aesthetics, but most industrial designers would agree that the way it is marketed is confusing. Regardless of this comment, I really do appreciate the design of this bag. The features are very appealing. I am sold.

more details please

POSTED ON 4.17.09  •  BY tip

since this is marketed as a skate bag, why no photos with a skateboard attached? in the video, we don't see him close the flap over the wheels. hard to imagine that not being clumsy. would like to see that before dropping $220 on a bag. thanks!

Our constant aim is to create the highest quality carrying solutions for all situations. When designing for the messenger community's formidable needs, this is no small feat. Pairing the best aspects of conventional messenger bags with a refined industrial design aesthetic and device-driven functional features, the Courier Collection Skate Messenger Bag provides durability, waterproofing and ease-of-use that every professional courier can rely on.

From the heavy denier Cordura Nylon construction, waterproof lining and padded inset notebook compartment to the custom skateboard attachment with injection-molded skate bumpers and integrated, removable hip pack, the Skate Messenger Bag is a travel-ready protective solution for essential gear. 

  • Custom weather resistant 1680D nylon construction
  • Abrasion resistant and waterproof lining
  • Custom quick-release buckles and Velcro closure
  • Custom skateboard attachment with molded skate bumpers and durable straps
  • Exterior waterproof stash pocket
  • Padded, inset notebook storage compartment with plush faux-fur lining and zippered closure
  • Custom Topo print lining
  • Large interior zippered, padded and slip pockets
  • Large interior padded pockets with plush faux-fur lining
  • Ergonomic, padded across-the-body shoulder strap with one-handed adjustment slack pull and large side release buckle
  • Removable stabilizer strap
  • Reinforced nylon safety light attachment
  • Interior bike pump tie-down
  • Reflective exterior panel
  • Custom anodized aluminum hardware
  • Versatile bike lock storage
Compatibility

Fits up to 17" MacBook Pro

Color

Black

Dimensions

23" x 16" x 7"
58.4 cm x 40.6 cm x 17.8 cm
42L/2576 cubic inches

Styles

13", 15", 17", bag, black, courier, hipsack, messenger, messenger bag, skate, skatebag

SKU

CL55038

Giant but lovely.

POSTED ON 9.26.10  •  BY Brandon Souba

I wanted a Messenger bag with a clean design, that was void of seatbelt buckles and annoying colors. I had owned other incase products previous to purchasing the Skate messenger bag, but was skeptical that it could handle the abuse of everyday riding. After 2 months, I can confidently say that this bag is designed extremely well. Although it hasn't been time tested, I still enjoy using it everyday.
The laptop sleeve and other internal pockets are convenient to access. Although I don't skateboard often, the straps came in handy when I needed to transport an extra bike wheel.
This bag is more expensive than other bags on the market, but I justified it by thinking about the build quality, laptop sleeve (it's cushy and padded), and size. After doing some research, I found that most competitors don't make a bag this big.
It also comes with a small sling bag. While this might seem like a worthless feature, it's actually come in handy for transporting my DSLR and lenses.

Its Huge

POSTED ON 6.08.10  •  BY Ted Brown

When this bag showed up and I unpacked it I said to myself, "Holy Cow this thing is HUGE". But once I got on the bike with it I couldnt believe how forgettable it turned out to be. Even though I had it loaded up it was amazing how secure the load was on my back and well centered had to loosen it so I could see over my shoulder for traffic checks. You guys did a great job designing and using great materials. This is truly a life time bag and well worth the money.

Eh, I'm not too sure.

POSTED ON 6.18.09  •  BY Shaun de Bastion

I agree with Tip about 150%. Why market a messenger bag, call it a 'Skate Messenger bag', but show pictures of bike-lock straps and all the functions of how it works with bike parts, but no pictures or video of it holding a board? Whatever the case, the bag gets a four for being very well put together and hopefully we'll see some update footage of the usage of this bag for a skateboard!

Ergonomics are worth the price

POSTED ON 5.23.09  •  BY Steve Dekorte

The biggest difference with other bags are the excellent ergonomics (after adjusting the various straps). My old bag would start to bother me after walking a few blocks, but I feel like I could walk or stand all day with this bag without noticing it.

The bag is a bit larger than I needed, but this provides plenty of room for a light jacket and cap and the internal zip pockets will fit any size macbook, headphones and laptop lock and power supply nicely.

A version without the skate straps would be nice for those of us that just want a bag with good ergonomics that can hold a 17" macbook.

Day One

POSTED ON 5.01.09  •  BY munger

I received my bag today and I have to say that the first impression was really amazing. Setting up the bag was a bit of a task but it forced me to get the now the operations of the bag better. The rip cord or whatever it is called in the front is a pretty amazing device and works brilliantly. I really like the bag a lot and look forward to breaking it in. My only concern is that a 17" laptop makes the bag really stiff, but that would be a really tough challenge to fix in a messenger bag. I was concerned that the cost was too high for such a simple bag, however the cost is more than justified in the amount of detail that was put into it.

tip

POSTED ON 4.27.09  •  BY Tip

Its great that this is marketed toward skating and bicycle riding, but this bag seems as though it is primarily designed for bike couriers. Why does skate come first in the name when there is really only a single option for skateboards while the rest of the bag it designed towards messengers? I think a huge mistake was made by not showing the product on a person. This leaves many consumers questioning whether or not it's compatible with them. This may have industrial design aesthetics, but most industrial designers would agree that the way it is marketed is confusing. Regardless of this comment, I really do appreciate the design of this bag. The features are very appealing. I am sold.

more details please

POSTED ON 4.17.09  •  BY tip

since this is marketed as a skate bag, why no photos with a skateboard attached? in the video, we don't see him close the flap over the wheels. hard to imagine that not being clumsy. would like to see that before dropping $220 on a bag. thanks!