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| Build Your Own Notebook Bags |
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Portable Gear February 2007 • Vol.5 Issue 2 |
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 Build Your Own Notebook Bags Made By The Bay In The U.S.A. |
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Cargo Mambo Combo $199 to $289 WaterField Designs www.sfbags.com  Outstanding
quality and style are the hallmarks of this ensemble. Function makes a
few concessions to form in this exceptionally finished trio, but
there’s enough utility and usability to back up the pretty faces. Oh,
and there are more customization options than I’ve seen from a bag
manufacturer. Like many notebook bags, WaterField Designs’ Cargo can come with a couple of removable bags inside. But because the SleeveCase notebook folio and CableGuy organizer are also sold separately, they’re only available with the Cargo bag as the Cargo Mambo Combo.  From
its leather-wrapped handles to its paragliding-style buckle (which is
simply amazing, and I don’t often say that about a luggage fastener),
my Cargo bag made me want to get out and show it off. You’ll get
sufficient pockets in this iPod- and cell-conscious tote, plus the
opportunity to specify your Cargo’s size, type of fabric, and other
attributes before you buy. My Cargo bag had a solid, uninterrupted strap (booo), but there was ample padding in the soft, non-slip shoulder pad. Also, an upgrade to WaterField’s presumably more comfortable Suspension Strap is only $18. A large but discreet buckle lock on one side of the bag made it easier to adjust the strap than any other mechanism I’ve seen.  Inside, the padded SleeveCase folio cradles a notebook with a custom fit. I’m not kidding—you
can dial in the exact size of your laptop by manufacturer and model, or
by contacting WaterField directly if you don’t see the size you need. I received a CableGuy AC adapter bag with my Combo, but you can order a Gear Pouch instead if you like. Its YKK zipper pull tabs are spring-loaded. They tend to fold themselves flat against the case, which locks each zipper in place. WaterField is top-shelf stuff. Take a look.  by Marty Sems
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