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product_id: 1889416
title: "Martin Universal Design Just Stow-It Ultimate Messenger Bag for Artists, 16\" L x 18\" W x 5.25\" L, Black"
brand: "martin universal design"
price: "R2709"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 9
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1889416-martin-universal-design-just-stow-it-ultimate-messenger-bag-artists
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# Water-resistant fabric Dedicated brush storage Padded laptop compartment Martin Universal Design Just Stow-It Ultimate Messenger Bag for Artists, 16" L x 18" W x 5.25" L, Black

**Brand:** martin universal design
**Price:** R2709
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎒 Elevate your creative commute with the ultimate artist’s messenger bag!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Martin Universal Design Just Stow-It Ultimate Messenger Bag for Artists, 16" L x 18" W x 5.25" L, Black by martin universal design
- **How much does it cost?** R2709 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/1889416-martin-universal-design-just-stow-it-ultimate-messenger-bag-artists)

## Best For

- martin universal design enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted martin universal design brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Travel-Ready Design:** Rear strap secures to roller bags and multiple zippered compartments keep essentials perfectly sorted.
- • **Tech-Savvy Protection:** Padded laptop sleeve fits up to 16" devices, safeguarding your digital workspace on the go.
- • **All-Weather Durability:** Crafted from water-resistant fabric with reinforced bottom and rubber feet for lasting resilience.
- • **Brush-Ready Organization:** Zippered brush area with removable pouch keeps your tools pristine and ready to create.
- • **Versatile Carrying Options:** Hidden clip straps adapt to carry easels, document tubes, or umbrellas—flexibility meets style.

## Overview

The Martin Just Stow-It Ultimate Messenger Bag is a robust, water-resistant artist’s companion featuring dedicated brush storage, a padded laptop compartment, and versatile carrying options. Designed for professionals who demand organization and durability, it offers dual compartments, hidden clip straps for extra gear, and a reinforced base with rubber feet—perfect for daily creative hustle and travel.

## Description

The Martin Just Stow-It Ultimate Artist Messenger Bag is indeed the “ultimate” in artist portage. The generous 14” x 17” padded interior is ideal for not only paper pads but laptops, computers and tablets. A zippered front exterior compartment features slots designed for brushes and writing instruments, while the rear-facing panel has a mesh pouch for miscellaneous tools. The rear panel boasts additional divided storage, while each side has an exterior pouch for water bottles or cell phones.

Review: Great bag, heavy duty! - This is my second bag of this type. I bought my first one about 8 years ago and have loved it. I regularly overload it, carrying tons of art supplies and, sometimes, even a laptop in it. I used it nearly daily, going to classes, work and now teaching and it's a really substantial bag! I finally decided that I needed to replace it, as it was starting to look a bit ragged, and am extremely happy I was able to find the exact same bag still for sale. I would recommend this to any serious artist, student or teacher as a great way to organize and carry supplies wherever you need to go! I did replace the strap to the original bag about a year and a half ago, but that is the only thing that really "wore out." We still plan to use the old bag, possibly for our daughter's stuff, which will be a lot less wear and tear than I put it through!
Review: Not just for painters - I love this bag. Helps keep my supplies organized. I was having to get very creative when it came to transporting all my supplies with me. This bag lets me carry all my supplies in each of their spots as well as my laptop. Now this bad is designed more for the painter in mind, with plastic liners for wet brush heads, a pouch for long brushes as well as hanging pouch for shorter brushes. Two side pockets for bottles, spray cans, or other similar sized items. The straps for carrying can be used for carrying tubes. As a pencil, charcoal, and pastel artist, I've used the spaces for my own tools, and still have extra space. My laptop stores perfectly, and is well protected. Good thing since I wasn't paying attention and knocked the bad off my desk with it in it. No damage. I put my phone keys, knife, and few other items in one side pocket, and my can of fixitif in the other. My pencils I store in the interior removable hanging pouch, drawing pads and planner fit nicely, even with the laptop, and all my pastels are stored in the front pouches. I use the large paintbrush case for my laptop cord, and the front two half clear pockets for cables, cameras, and extra storage. I still have tons of space not used and when it's closed it doesn't feel really heavy. Great bag.

## Features

- Top to bottom ingenuity from a zippered brush area with extra head protection, removable extra brush pouch, to reinforced bottom with rubber feet
- Hidden clip straps can be utilized to carry an easel, document tube, or umbrella
- Durable water resistant fabric and padded handle as well as padded shoulder strap
- Dual compartments inside including padded sleeve area for protection of a laptop
- Rear strap to connect to roller bags, zippered rear pocket with multiple divisions

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000MRM36U |
| Best Sellers Rank | #4,488,334 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ( See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry ) #2,534 in Messenger Bags |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (51) |
| Date First Available | January 18, 2007 |
| Department | Unisex |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 4 Pounds |
| Item model number | 66-JS1007A |
| Manufacturer | Chartpak, Inc. |
| Number of Compartments | 2 |
| Product Dimensions | 15.75 x 15.25 x 3.25 inches |

## Images

![Martin Universal Design Just Stow-It Ultimate Messenger Bag for Artists, 16" L x 18" W x 5.25" L, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71KWzx87btL.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great bag, heavy duty!
*by B***N on December 30, 2013*

This is my second bag of this type. I bought my first one about 8 years ago and have loved it. I regularly overload it, carrying tons of art supplies and, sometimes, even a laptop in it. I used it nearly daily, going to classes, work and now teaching and it's a really substantial bag! I finally decided that I needed to replace it, as it was starting to look a bit ragged, and am extremely happy I was able to find the exact same bag still for sale. I would recommend this to any serious artist, student or teacher as a great way to organize and carry supplies wherever you need to go! I did replace the strap to the original bag about a year and a half ago, but that is the only thing that really "wore out." We still plan to use the old bag, possibly for our daughter's stuff, which will be a lot less wear and tear than I put it through!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not just for painters
*by A***J on August 14, 2011*

I love this bag. Helps keep my supplies organized. I was having to get very creative when it came to transporting all my supplies with me. This bag lets me carry all my supplies in each of their spots as well as my laptop. Now this bad is designed more for the painter in mind, with plastic liners for wet brush heads, a pouch for long brushes as well as hanging pouch for shorter brushes. Two side pockets for bottles, spray cans, or other similar sized items. The straps for carrying can be used for carrying tubes. As a pencil, charcoal, and pastel artist, I've used the spaces for my own tools, and still have extra space. My laptop stores perfectly, and is well protected. Good thing since I wasn't paying attention and knocked the bad off my desk with it in it. No damage. I put my phone keys, knife, and few other items in one side pocket, and my can of fixitif in the other. My pencils I store in the interior removable hanging pouch, drawing pads and planner fit nicely, even with the laptop, and all my pastels are stored in the front pouches. I use the large paintbrush case for my laptop cord, and the front two half clear pockets for cables, cameras, and extra storage. I still have tons of space not used and when it's closed it doesn't feel really heavy. Great bag.

### ⭐⭐⭐ Okay Art Bag for Art Professor; Shoulder Straps Weak
*by L***O on May 6, 2022*

Bought this as a gift for my husband who is a college fine arts professor. He always carried too much walking out the door so I thought something that could carry everything so his hands would be free would be nice. He needed something that could carry his tripod, water bottle, paint brushes, sketch pads, charcoal pencils, and whatever else he had to carry to school every day. This seemed like it had it all. It arrived on time and was packaged in a regular plastic bag. Nothing fancy. Lots of pockets and compartments for organization. Water bottle pocket on the side is not deep enough and not wide enough for his water bottle which was a Contigo 24oz metal bottle (about 3" diameter) that we bought at Target. It fit, but it didn't look very secure. Oh well. Barely a month later, the strap rips. We contacted the seller to see if they could at least replace the strap, but they said we missed the deadline for return (by 3 days). It was probably my fault for not contacting them right away when we 1st realized the strap was ripping, but we got busy and kept forgetting to reach out. They said we had to contact the manufacturer instead. Not the greatest customer service for missing the return deadline by 3 days. Good thing I can sew better than the manufacturer so I fixed it myself. The lack of care made me give up and not pursue the issue any further. I sort of regret buying this just because of the customer service detail. I expected more from a bag that cost over $130. I would expect this from a $70 bag from Michael's but not this.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-14*