How to Travel with Your Nintendo Switch 2: 3 Ways to Pack
TL;DR: The best way to travel with your Nintendo Switch 2 depends on how much of your setup comes with you. For commutes and day trips, the slim Magnetic Case keeps things simple. For weekends, the CitySlicker adds more storage and protection. And for longer trips, the SwitchPack has room for the full setup; dock, controllers, chargers, and all.
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Traveling with a Nintendo Switch 2 can mean very different things depending on the trip. Sometimes, you just want to toss the console into your backpack for the commute. Other times, you're packing the dock, controllers, and enough gear to turn a hotel room into a multiplayer setup. Rather than carrying a bulky case everywhere, it makes sense to match the case to the way you actually travel.
Below are three WaterField Designs Switch 2 cases for three kinds of trips: day trips, weekends, and longer getaways. Each is handcrafted in our San Francisco workshop using premium materials like full-grain leather, ballistic nylon, and waxed canvas.
Day trip: the Magnetic Case for short, minimal packing
For commuting, flights, or a quick outing, the Magnetic Case for Nintendo Switch 2 keeps your setup refreshingly simple. It's built around the essentials without turning your console into another bulky piece of luggage. It easily accommodates your Switch 2, a couple of games, and a charging cable.
Its defining feature is the closure. Instead of a traditional zipper, strings of rare-earth magnets run along both sides of the opening to create a magnetic "zipper" that snaps itself shut. It opens quietly with the slip of a finger, then automatically seals behind the console when you put it away.
That makes the Magnetic Case particularly useful when you're frequently taking your Switch 2 in and out; on the train, at the airport, or whenever you have a few minutes to play.
Despite its minimalist profile, there's still plenty of protection between your Switch 2 and everything else in your bag. A plush, fleece liner, closed-cell foam, and reinforced seams help cushion the console, while two interior pockets organize games and a charging cable.
Key details:
- Materials: Full-grain leather, ballistic nylon, or waxed canvas
- Protection: Plush liner, closed-cell foam, and reinforced seams
- Storage: Two interior pockets for games and a charging cable
- Best for: Commuting, day trips, and minimalist travel
Choose the Magnetic Case if you travel light, frequently use your Switch 2 on the go, or simply want the slimmest and quietest way to protect it inside another bag.
Weekend: the CitySlicker for more room and protection
A weekend away usually means bringing a little more. Maybe it's an extra charger, a larger game library, or a few accessories you don't bother carrying every day.
That's where the CitySlicker Case for Nintendo Switch 2 comes in. It adds more storage and padding than the Magnetic Case while remaining compact enough to slip inside your backpack or carry-on. Add the optional shoulder strap, and it can also work as its own standalone gaming bag.
The CitySlicker's signature front flap is made from two layers of full-grain leather that soften and develop character with use. Inside, a soft fleece and Ultrasuede® liner cushions the console and helps clean the screen as you insert and remove it.
Dedicated interior pockets keep games and smaller accessories organized, while a zippered stretch-mesh pocket on the back handles bulkier items such as charging cables or a compact power adapter.
There's also a larger version for players who use a third-party grip case, so you don't necessarily have to strip down your Switch 2 every time you pack it.
Key details:
- Materials: Full-grain leather flap with a ballistic nylon or waxed canvas body
- Two sizes: #2 for the Switch 2 and essentials; #12 for the Switch 2 inside a third-party grip case
- Extra storage: Dedicated game pockets and rear zippered mesh pocket
- Optional add-on: Matching leather sling strap ($25) with a one-hand adjustable cam lock
- Best for: Weekends, flights, and carrying a few extra accessories
Choose the CitySlicker if you want more capacity and protection than a minimalist case, plus the flexibility to carry your Switch 2 inside another bag or over your shoulder.
Longer trip: the SwitchPack for your full setup
The SwitchPack for Switch 2 is designed to carry the console and the gear that turns it into a complete gaming setup. That means room for your dock, power adapter, controllers, cables, and other accessories, all organized inside one dedicated case.
You can configure it as a "Full-Kit" setup with the dock for connecting your Switch 2 to a TV, or as a "Multiplayer" setup with a Pro Controller and additional Joy-Cons. Either way, there's enough space to arrive with considerably more than just the handheld.
The extra capacity doesn't come at the expense of protection. Full-grain leather wraps along the bottom and sides, the front flap closes magnetically, and dual YKK waterproof zippers provide quick access to the interior.
The plush main compartment holds the Switch 2 with its Joy-Cons attached, while an Ultrasuede® panel helps clean the screen every time you slide the console in or out. A leather-cased handle makes it easy to grab on its own, and an optional sling strap turns the SwitchPack into a standalone carry.
Key details:
- Holds: Switch 2 with Joy-Cons, dock, power adapter, thin battery pack, Joy-Con grip, Pro Controller, and up to four Joy-Cons
- Materials: Full-grain leather, 1050-denier ballistic nylon, or 15-oz waxed canvas
- Protection: Plush main compartment with an Ultrasuede® screen-cleaning panel
- Extras: Leather-cased handle, rear zippered mesh pocket, and optional removable sling strap
- Best for: Vacations, extended trips, and bringing your complete Switch 2 setup
Choose the SwitchPack if your Switch 2 travels with its dock, controllers, and supporting cast. Instead of spreading your gaming gear throughout your luggage, everything stays together in one organized case.
Which Switch 2 case is right for you?
Think less about which case is "best" and more about how much of your Switch 2 setup usually leaves the house with you.
- Day trip or commute: Magnetic Case — slim, quiet, and focused on the essentials
- Weekend away: CitySlicker — more storage and protection without getting bulky
- Longer trip: SwitchPack — room for the full setup, including your dock, controllers, and chargers
If you primarily play your Switch 2 as a handheld, the Magnetic Case may be all you need. If your travel setup includes a few more accessories, the CitySlicker gives you extra breathing room. And if the dock and controllers are coming too, the SwitchPack keeps the entire kit together.
All three are handcrafted in small batches in San Francisco and designed to protect your Switch 2 trip after trip.
