The day bag. Tablet, sunglasses, wallet, a charger, and nothing you do not need. Olive waxed canvas with a brown leather flap, light enough to forget it is on, and it looks right over a resort shirt at lunch. The one to grab when the backpack is too much.

The Maxwell Compact Messenger delivers the two tone waxed canvas and full grain leather design of the Maxwell Collection in a slimmer, lighter format for commuting, travel, and everyday carry. It keeps a tablet, documents, chargers, and daily essentials organized without the size of a laptop bag. The structured flap, premium materials, and clean look sit as well in the office as they do exploring a new city.

Distinctive Two Tone Design

Rugged waxed canvas body, large full grain leather flap, reinforced corners. The leather adds durability while the canvas keeps the bag light and practical.

Key Features

• Compact waxed canvas crossbody messenger for work, travel, and everyday carry
• Durable waxed canvas with 100 percent full grain leather trim
• Best for tablets, notebooks, documents, and daily essentials
• Fits some small laptops up to about 13 inches, fit tested with a 13 inch Dell
• Front flap with push lock closure
• Front slip pocket for documents or quick access items
• Back zip pocket for phone, passport, or wallet
• Interior zip pocket and two gusseted pockets
• Adjustable crossbody or shoulder strap up to about 44 inches

Why Waxed Canvas and Full Grain Leather Trim Matter

Waxed canvas is cotton canvas treated with wax to shed light rain and everyday moisture. It develops a rugged, lived in character over time. The full grain leather trim adds structure, strength, and a premium finish.

What Fits Inside

• Tablet or iPad
• Notebook or planner
• Documents or folders
• Phone, wallet, keys
• Passport or travel documents
• Charger and cables
• Glasses case
• Some small laptops up to about 13 inches

Key Organization Details

• Front flap with push lock closure
• Front slip pocket, approximately 10 W by 11.875 H inches
• Back zip pocket, approximately 9 W by 10 H inches
• Interior zip pocket for small valuables
• Two gusseted interior pockets for phone, charger, or cables
• Adjustable strap up to about 44 inches

Which Maxwell Messenger

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is this bag best for?
A: Tablets, notebooks, documents, chargers, phone, wallet, passport, and everyday carry.

Q: Can it fit a laptop?
A: Some small laptops up to about 13 inches, fit tested with a 13 inch Dell. 15 and 16 inch laptops will not fit, look at the Maxwell Backpack or the 16 inch messengers for those.

Q: Crossbody or messenger?
A: Both. It has the flap and structure of a compact messenger with a strap that works crossbody or on the shoulder.

Q: Is this real leather?
A: Yes. Waxed canvas body with 100 percent full grain leather trim.

Q: Is waxed canvas water resistant?
A: Yes, light rain and spray. Not waterproof, so do not soak it.

Q: How do I clean it?
A: Damp cloth, air dry. No machine washing, dry cleaning, or harsh cleaners.

Product Specs

Dimensions: 10.5 W by 1.75 D by 11.875 H inches
Material: Waxed canvas with full grain leather trim
Laptop Fit: Tested with a 13 inch Dell, closes with the push lock
Interior: 1 zippered pocket, 2 slip pockets, 1 large slip pocket for a tablet
Front: Large exterior slip pocket
Back: Exterior zippered pocket
Closure: Front flap with push lock
Carry Style: Adjustable crossbody or shoulder strap up to about 44 inches
Color: Olive green waxed canvas with brown leather accents

About Miami Leathers

Miami Leathers is a Florida leather goods maker with over 35 years in the trade, building full grain leather and waxed canvas bags that are meant to take a mark and look better for it. Capelle Miami picked them for Complete the Look because a bag that ages well belongs next to shorts that go from the boat to dinner.

Ships from our partner Miami Leathers, usually 3 to 5 days, separately from anything Capelle Miami in the same order.