The ultra-compact bag for when less is definitely more
Sometimes you just need to carry the absolute basics. This Stream Messenger Mini from Sandqvist strips things back to essentials – at just 0.5 litres, it's designed for those moments when all you need is your phone, keys, wallet, and maybe some earbuds, but your pockets just aren't cutting it. Despite its compact size, it's built with the same waterproof credentials as its bigger sibling, the Stream Messenger bag – so your valuables stay protected whether you're caught in a sudden downpour or you’ve just dropped it in a puddle. The press-button closure keeps everything secure while maintaining that clean, minimalist aesthetic that works whether you're popping to the shops or living it large at a festival. At this size, it's practically weightless but infinitely more organised than stuffing everything into your pockets and walking around like John Wayne.
- Waterproof messenger bag designed for daily commuting
- 15-litre capacity with laptop pocket (up to 16 inches)
- Made from 100% recycled polyester with waterproof coating
- Removable stabiliser strap for crossbody wear (left or right side)
- Buckle closure with outer zip compartment
- Padded mesh back panel for comfort and breathability
- Waterproof YKK metal coil zipper with recycled tape
- Made in a Fair Wear audited factory in Vietnam
- Dimensions(H x W x D): 14 x 20 x 6 cm
- Capacity: 0.5 L
- Weight: 180 g
- Main material: Recycled polyester, PU coated
- Lining: Recycled polyester
- Foam: Recycled polyeten
- Webbing: Recycled nylon
- Recycled Materials: Made from recycled materials
- Ethically Sourced Materials: Sandqvist is aggressively reducing the environmental impact of their products. This includes a commitment to only using organic cotton and synthetic materials containing recycled fibres. For leather, only hides treated in tanneries rated Gold or Silver by the Leather Working Group for their environmental status can be used. Also, only leather that is a by-product from the meat and dairy industry can be used.
Fusing the style and creative energy of the Stockholm archipelago with the hard-bitten adventure of the Scandinavian mountains, Sandqvist's beautiful packs are as Swedish as cinnamon buns and that funny cod roe in squeezy tubes.
Founded in 2004 by three childhood mates living in Stockholm, the idea was to create bags that weren't tied to a single environment. Razor-sharp minimalist design to look stylish in the city, teamed with technical features and fabrics to perform in the backcountry. We could all do with less stuff in our lives, and Sandqvist's versatile packs will take you from fika in Södermalm to a red-painted summer cabin in the forest – all while looking just about as Grammable as it gets.
These are bags designed to do more with less – and that carries through into the materials and manufacture too. The durable polyester and nylon fabrics are 100% recycled from post-consumer or industrial waste, and supply chains are regularly audited for working conditions and environmental impact. The leather is a by-product of high-welfare Scandinavian meat and dairy herds, processed by independently certified tanneries – and in some cases they also produce vegan versions of their packs.
Speaking as inveterate Scandophiles, we reckon Sandqvist’s packs are everything gear should be. Sustainable, functional, versatile, and seriously good-looking.
