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The first time I saw a Cozmo bag online I wasn't really that impressed. To start with - I was thinking 'It's called Cozmo - obviously it's a girls bag' - perhaps it was conceived to give well to do business blondes a handy storage place for reading Cosmopolitan Magazine whilst on the move. Not so. Regular and annoying harassment of the girlfriend gave me enough re-assurance that the bag was not after all just for girls but for anyone that needs a tough, long lasting bag which gives them quick assess to their stuff whilst on the move. Well worth considering for Emojo bag investigation then.

Cozmos come in many colours, and two sizes - Small and Large. We've got both, but we're covering the small version in this review. Our small version came in 'White'.

One of the toughest problems with buying a bag from Waterfield Designs is trying to choose which bag is best for you, and then which size of which bag. Unless you want to buy them all (I am slowly getting there) here's a quick overview of what makes a Cozmo bag in particular worth considering over the other models.

Both sizes have hard bases and so are floor and free standing. If you were to put one down on a station platform for example - Cozmo won't fall over on you. This is an important feature because both bags have large front and rear 'scoop' pockets in which you can quickly stick magazines, tickets, papers, timetables, notepads, maps - stuff that you tend to be given in a hurry, and also need to access in a hurry without having to fight your way into a zip or velcro pad with one hand. Cozmos are bags for demanding one handed people in a hurry.

The front scoop pockets are perhaps a little too easy to access for you to want to consider placing items such as keys and wallets in there. During close quarter commuter fighting in London - it would be relatively easy for someone to lift any valuable from these pockets, so you're better off finding a better, safer place inside your Cozmo for your valuables.

Both sizes also have bright yellow interiors, making it easy to spot items inside, also both size bags have internal 'Sleeve case' compartments, and internal pocket 'aprons'.


After using both bags, I find the small Cozmo slightly on the small size for my liking, you can fit 12" Powerbook (installed in sleeve case) usual business parapanaler, and of course you then have your front and rear sleeve pockets. The Small Racer X bag (also reviewed here) could be found to be more suitable for moving around small amounts of stuff. However, the small cozmos sleevecase addition (not avalaible on the Racer X) adds a new dimension - plus the Cozmo also looks a little nicer and much less like a laptop bag. It does also hold more - a large digital SLR will not fit in a Racer X, but fits nicely into a small cozmo.

Both bags have enough structure to look good when either empty or full, both have tough leather handles, and comfortable removable shoulder straps.

Finally, both bags have double zips, and so it's easier to access the main compartment for small items.

Because there is quite a size difference between the small and large versions, the rest of this item, we'll look at each size in more detail.

Small Cozmo

I think most of the reviews found on the Internet are for the small Cozmo. Not sure why this is - perhaps Waterfield Designs don't ask for bags that are reviewed back, so sending the small version will be cheaper - not much cheaper though, there is only $20 in it.

At a push, fully laden with 12" Apple Powerbook, wallet, mobile phone, cables, charge, magazines, tooth brush - I've been able to use my small Cozmo as very compact overnight bag. Not much room in there after you have crammed a spare set of undies and a T shirt - but this bag can take it, it's built strong and actually feels more comfortable to carry when there's more in it.

The front 'scoop' pocket is slightly shallower than the rear facing pocket - but neither pocket can fit your typical (UK sized) magazine placed in sideways 'landscape style'. Placed portrait you can get 2/3rd of one in there.

There is no internal key loop, but I'm actually pleased about this because I find them annoying. Instead, I used one of the pockets on the internal apron to store keys and wallet. The double zips make it possible to create a zip opening next to this pocket - giving you pretty easy access if you need these items in a hurry and you didn't fancy carrying them around in either one of the scoop pockets.

The small cozmo has been designed to fit 12" Apple ibook and Powerbook products, but any similar sized PC based notebook would fit. Simply purchase the correct sized sleeve case size for your notebook, and you can work out if it will fit. There is a separate item on the genius of sleeve cases - but effectively they are protective bags that are perfectly designed to fit within your main bag. Once you reach your destination, you can leave your main bag back a the hotel, and simply carry your sleeve case to a meeting.

All in all the Small Cozmo is Waterfields best small bag (above the Small Racer X, and the Small Cargo) as it has ticks all the boxes that make a good bag. It perhaps a shade too small and an extra inch I think would make all the difference. The only other issue is the lack of a secure-able external pocket - something found on the large version - which means you have to store wallet / keys inside the case which can be a little annoying at times.