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Waxed Canvas Mini Messenger Bag
Waxed Canvas Mini Messenger Bag
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The Mini Messenger is the small-ish crossbody bag you grab when you don't want to think about it — just toss in your phone, wallet, keys, and somehow also your sunglasses, lip balm, ibuprofen, and that one thing you always need (you know the one). Big enough for a paperback and all your essentials, small enough to not become a black hole.
Water resistant waxed canvas keeps your stuff dry, and the more you use it the better it looks.
Features an adjustable 3/4" leather strap (approximately 39"–54"), an exterior snap pocket, and a railroad denim-striped lining with an interior pocket. Available in a range of colors. Need a custom strap length? Just add a note at checkout.
Handmade in Astoria, Oregon, USA
Approximately 8”x10”x2”.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
Waxed canvas is known to age beautifully and patina over time. This is especially noticable and happens more quickly with lighter colors such as yellow.
Cleaning Waxed Canvas
Brush off dirt or sand. Use a clean sponge or brush to gently massage small spots with cold water and a drop of mild soap. Rinse with cold water. Let the bag air dry. Do not use warm or hot water, laundry detergent, traditional washing, or dry cleaning.
Re-Waxing
To maintain the water resistance of your item, you may choose to re-wax in a year or two, depending on how much you use it. Use canvas wax according to package instructions.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We use the trusty ole USPS for all of our shipping needs. You can choose from Ground Advantage or Priority Mail. In stock orders generally ship within 2-3 days. Orders over $200 qualify for free shipping.
Returns
Made in house
Made in house
This item is designed and made at our studio in Astoria, Oregon!
If your size is out of stock, or if you would like sizing customizations, you can shop using our Made to Order page.
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Perfect size, understated, unusual and classy!
After thinking about a new bag for a while, I decided to add this item of joy to my life. It’s functional, the color is fun and I’m so glad I got it. I’m sure I’ll be happy with it for years to come!
This is a very cool stand out piece to add to your wardrobe! I didn’t need another bag but had to buy the orange one when I saw it in person on my last trip to Astoria.
I LOVE this bag! It holds everything (honestly, ALL my stuff; keys including two (two!) electronic-start key fobs, wallet, phone, lipstick, sunglasses, hearing aid care kit and batteries, ibuprofen, etc) and adds a bright pop of color to any outfit.
I have it in orange waxed canvas and after a month of carrying it daily, it’s got such a great patina. The color is amazing and the striped liner is SO cute, and it holds a ton of stuff comfortably - the little outer pocket is perfect for my phone and sunglasses. The strap is comfy even when I’m walking around all day with a bag full of stuff (my old crossbody strap chafed a bit so this is important for me). Do I need another bag? No, but I’m eying the little round one now, because I love this bag so much I kinda want to collect them all.