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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.
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.
Reviews
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2 reviews
- FFredVerified BuyerBought For OtherProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Good Storage Size, Versatile, Durable6 days agoBought For OtherProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Good Storage Size, Versatile, DurableReviewingMarathon MessengerRated 5 out of 5 starsInstant go-to bag with classic vibes and contemporary function
Ballistic Exterior, Halcyon Interior
Just the right size. Perfect for riding, walking, hiking and short travel trip needs.
The Marathon Messenger has some classic features found in messenger bags. Large main compartment, single strap (with shoulder pad), double stealth clips, stabilizing waist strap (removable) and larger top opening than the bottom of the bag.
What happens after those basics really sets it up as a go-to bag across a range of uses.
The open main compartment of the Marathon Messenger is roomy but not cavernous. Important because if aren’t carrying a lot of stuff there won’t be items flopping around. Main compartment also has three front side open pockets, two flexible side pockets (for water bottles or whatever works there), back padded laptop slot (with nylon loops to attach a TB laptop Cache if you want to). The bottom is padded and that allows the bag to stand up (even when empty). “O” rings are also inside the main (great for attaching accessory pouches, keys lashes, etc.
The internal organizing features are just right and if there was any more it might as well be a briefcase and you would lose the ability to carry more stuff (jacket, dopp kit etc).
A cool feature is a quick access back zip opening. You can access the laptop (or anything else really) that way without opening the main.
Front outer side of main compartment has a zip pocket that goes the full width of the bag. Good for quick access items (phone, keys, anything). There are “O” rings in…
- SHShawn H.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, High Quality Finishings, Good Storage SizeYesterdayBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, High Quality Finishings, Good Storage SizeReviewingMarathon MessengerRated 5 out of 5 starsExcellent Bag!!!!
I have been using TB bags for more than 15 years (Empire Builder, Synik, Ego, Super Ego, BrainBag). For the past several years I have been using my SuperEgo (Big Red). I love my Super Ego and always will, but the Marathon Messenger, I feel is the spiritual successor.
It’s roomy, but not bulky. A well thought out design with plenty of features. I have a couple of Handy Little Things in mine for storage optimization.
All in all, this is a solid addition to my TB collection!!
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