Key Facts
- Headphone port built in — route a cord through the bag while it stays closed
- Hook-and-loop front flap — opens and closes without buckles or hardware
- Organizer panel inside — keeps small items separated in the main compartment
- Mesh water bottle pocket — holds a bottle upright and within reach
- Adjustable shoulder strap — sets the carry length for each wearer
- 600D polyester body — a woven fabric built for everyday carry
Description
The Atchison® A Step Ahead Messenger is a 600D polyester shoulder bag built around an open main compartment with a hook-and-loop front flap. Inside, an organizer panel separates small items, and a mesh pocket holds a water bottle upright. A headphone port lets a cord pass through the bag while the flap stays closed, so the bag can stay on your shoulder while you listen.
The adjustable shoulder strap sets the carry length for each wearer, and the 600D polyester body is a woven fabric chosen for everyday carry. The front flap gives your mark a broad, flat surface, and the bag is made in China.
Specifications
| Brand | Atchison |
|---|---|
| Material | 600D Polyester |
| Dimensions | 21" L x 13.5" W x 12.25" H x 3.25" D |
| Pockets | Open main compartment, organizer panel, mesh water bottle pocket |
| Strap | Adjustable shoulder strap |
| Origin | Imported, decorated in USA |
Decoration & Imprint
3 methods
Your mark is placed on the front flap of the messenger bag. Embroidery stitches your design into the fabric as a raised, textured mark, while Full Color reproduces photographic or gradient artwork across the flap.
Spot ColorPMS1 color/location included · one-time setup $55.00 · Up to 1 color
Full ColorPMSone-time setup $55.00 · Full color
The supplier lists this decoration only as full color, so the one thing it establishes is coloration: the artwork carries as many colors as it needs — photographs, gradients, blends, and dense multi-color detail — rather than a counted set of solid inks, and there is no color count to choose. How the color reaches the item (direct print, transfer, decal, or sublimation) is the supplier's choice for this product and is not stated in their data, so surface feel, finish, and durability follow that process rather than this label.
EmbroideryPMSone-time setup $55.00 · Full color
Embroidery stitches your design directly into the fabric, building artwork from dense, interlocking threads rather than laying ink on the surface. Each color is its own thread in a solid shade. The result is a raised, tactile mark with the soft sheen of thread and a slightly dimensional edge. Each shape reads as a clean, saturated block, and the sewn-in design resists fading, peeling, and wear through repeated washing.
Production & Delivery
2 business days production
- Free digital proof — within 24 hours. After we receive your artwork, we will e-mail you the proof. Production time begins after your approval. We allow up to two proof edits at no additional charge.
- Production: 2 business days after proof approval. Production time is for the default single-location, one-color imprint. It may increase for multiple imprint locations, additional colors, and large product quantities. Add 24 hours for your free digital proof.
- FedEx Shipping: Transit time depends on the shipping option and destination. Enter your ZIP code below for estimated arrival dates and shipping prices.
- 72-Hour Rush production is available for $39.00 per order. Your order goes to production the business day you check out with artwork by 12:00 PM CT — no digital proof to approve.
Arrival dates are shown at checkout.
Questions & Answers
Ask about sizing, imprinting or turnaround
- What is the minimum order quantity?
- The minimum order is 40 pieces with Spot Color.
- How much does it cost per unit?
- Pricing falls with quantity: 40–99 pieces $13.85 each, 100–249 pieces $13.38 each, 250–499 pieces $12.93 each, 500–999 pieces $12.31 each, 1,000–5,000 pieces $11.75 each. Prices are per unit, imprint included — one-time setup charged separately.
- Is there a setup charge?
- Yes — a one-time setup charge of $55.00 per order. The imprint itself is included in the unit price.
- How long does production take?
- Production takes 2 business days after proof approval; a free digital proof is e-mailed within 24 hours of receiving artwork. 72-Hour Rush production is available on this item for $39.00: your order goes to production the business day you check out with artwork by 12:00 PM CT — no digital proof to approve.
- What decoration methods are available?
- Spot Color (1 color/location included · one-time setup $55.00 · Up to 1 color); Full Color (one-time setup $55.00 · Full color); Embroidery (one-time setup $55.00 · Full color).
From our decoration and product guides
- What does an embroidered logo look like?
- Embroidery stitches the design directly into the fabric, building the artwork from dense, interlocking threads rather than laying ink on the surface. Each color is its own thread in a solid shade. The result is a raised, tactile mark with the soft sheen of thread and a slightly dimensional edge, and the sewn-in design resists fading, peeling and wear through repeated washing. More about Embroidery →
- What artwork is a poor fit for embroidery?
- Hairline strokes, very small type and continuous-tone gradients. Each stitch occupies real space in the fabric, so fine lines and small text round off and shading cannot be reproduced. Embroidery is at its best with logos and lettering built from bold, solid shapes, where each color stitches as its own thread shade. For photographic or gradient artwork choose a full-color method; for crisp hairline detail choose screen print. More about Embroidery →
- How are embroidery thread colors matched to my brand colors?
- Each color in the design is stitched in a solid thread shade chosen to match your artwork. Where a product offers it, Pantone (PMS) color matching is an option for an additional charge per color, selecting the thread closest to your Pantone reference; otherwise the embroiderer picks the nearest standard thread color. More about Embroidery →
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SKU: BCC0002160IN STOCK
SKU: BCC0002160
Atchison® A Step Ahead Messenger Bag with Headphone Port
Starting AtWas $12.40 Now $11.75each, imprint included — one-time setup charged separately
Suited to travel, trade shows, and employee kits.
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