Name: Compact Executive Backpack
Brand: WaterField Designs
Price: 329.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.8 (41 reviews)

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Fits 16" MacBook Pro & 12.9" iPad Pro

Top ten items for the Compact Executive Backpack

Efficient organization when fully loaded

Zipped mesh pocket secures small items

Hidden pocket for Air Tag tracker

Front panel has two full-grain leather pockets for easy access

Top pocket is lined with Ultrasuede for protecting glasses

Lower front pocket holds tech gear

Integrated Water Bottle Pocket

Side water-bottle pocket

Convenient side pocket for tech gear

Swing-around access to side pockets

Waterproof zippers

Comfortable full grain leather handle

Extra foam for structure and protection

Stands upright when packed sufficiently.

Tuck straps out of the way when not in use

Compact Executive Backpack

Slot for carry-on handles

Compact Executive (Left) and larger-capacity Pro Executive (Right)

Ballistic Nylon + Black Leather

Ballistic Nylon + Chocolate Leather

Waxed Canvas + Chocolate Leather

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Throwback Limited Run!
Starts 8:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 27

*** Available only in Black and Chocolate Leather Colorways ***

The slim Compact Executive Backpack is sized to hold your top ten essential work items, including a laptop and tablet. This minimalist backpack has a narrow profile with full-grain leather accents.

See also the large capacity Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.

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All our products are crafted locally in our workshop by the most skilled sewing team in San Francisco.

Material:

1050 Denier black Ballistic nylon or brown waxed canvas
Full-grain leather accents
More details here

Dimensions & Weight:

Ballistic Nylon:
11" (l) x 5" (w) x 15" (h); 2.2 lbs.
27.94 (l) x 12.7 (w) x 38.1 (h) cm; 1.0 kg
Waxed Canvas:
11" (l) x 5" (w) x 15" (h); 2.4 lbs.
27.94 (l) x 12.7 (w) x 38.1 (h) cm; 1.1 kg

Volume: 13.5 liters

FEATURES

Full-grain leather and black ballistic nylon or waxed canvas.
Firm foam padding protects contents and helps the bag stand upright.
Padded laptop and tablet compartments fit up to a 16-inch MacBook.
Pro or similarly sized laptop and a 12-inch iPad or tablet.
Main compartment has gold, water-resistant liner for better visibility of contents.
An interior, semi-opaque, zippered pocket includes an AirTag pocket
One padded laptop pocket and and one padded tablet pocket.
Wheelie suitcase pass-through slot for inserting into carry-on handles.
Sweat-wicking mesh in the back and on the backpack straps.
A comfortable leather-lined top handle facilitates a quick grab or briefcase-style carry.
An upper, exterior pocket with scratch-free Ultrasuede® and padded with soft foam.
A pleated, lower, exterior pocket accommodates chargers or other bulky items without bulging.
The pleated, exterior pocket includes four pen slots, an open pocket, and a key fob.
Two side pockets – water bottle pocket and quick-access items pocket.
YKK waterproof zippers and custom metal zipper pulls add a professional touch.

A COMMUNITY-DESIGNED PRODUCT

This product was designed with customers who gave input from idea to production. See the process here.

SHIPPING:

Domestic: USPS & FedEx. Details.
International: 4-5 business day delivery. Country duty/tax calculated at Checkout. Details.

Absolutely Oustanding

It's been nothing short of outstanding. Carrying everything I need within a compact factor that's not only stylish but eye-catching. I've been carrying my M4 Max 16" in it along with the rest of my EDC and it's held up like no other. The small scuffs on the blue leather create such a unique design.
This backpack is absolutely worth every penny.

Exec Packpack

Its the perfect size and well thought out (as most of my items from Waterfield are). Unfortunately it came with one of the zippers (on the inside) separated. I was able to fix it but makes me a little nervous about long term. Also had an insert about using WD40 on the zippers to keep them smooth (first I recall seeing that type of suggestion in one of the products as well). Also the stitching across the top seems a little pulled just left of the middle (a little hard to see in the pic but its not even). Overall I am happy but this one just doesn't seem quite up to the level I am used to here. We will see how it holds up over time. I think I literally purchased the last one they had so maybe that is why as well.

Nice and compact

The quality is exemplar as usual, it’s also nice and compact, easy to travel with. My 16’’ MacBook fits snugly but it fits together with my iPad. It was hard to get Michael C. Jackson’s Critical Systems Thinking in there as well but I succeeded. This is a really good travel backback, easy to handle on a plane and nice to carry. Good alternative to my Tech Folio. Only thing I wish for is an outlet/representative here in Europe, that should lower the cost a fair bit, but I buy your stuff anyway as it is hard to find alternatives with the same quality and usefulness.

Everything as expected

Great product and custommer service. I love these guys. I wish they grow the business enough to consider having stock in europe.

Amazing Customer Service

Rarely do I come across a company with impeccable customer service. They communicated a delay in my shipping and accommodated adjustments to my shipping.

Easy to communicate and fast to resolve and issue or concern.

This is one major reason why I will continue to go to Waterfield for any of my bags or related accessories.

Thank you!

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Waterfield Designs Compact Executive Backpack review

The Gadgeteer - July 21, 2023

“...the little details are what sets this bag apart from this crowded space of executive backpacks.”

SIZE GUIDE

The Compact Executive Backpack is available in one size and carries a laptop and tablet, plus daily essentials.

The built-in Laptop Padded Sleeve fits devices up to 14.25” x 10", including:
- 14" MacBook Pro
- 16" MacBook Pro
- 13" MacBook Air
- 15" MacBook Air
- Other similarly-sized laptops
The built-in Tablet Padded Sleeve fits devices up to 12" x 8.75", including:
- 13'' iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard
- 11'' iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard
- 13'' iPad Air with Magic Keyboard
- 11" iPad Air with Magic Keyboard
- Other similarly-sized tablets

The front pocket stores accessories like a power supply, cords, and other small items.

The main compartment holds a laptop, tablet, notebook, documents, files, and other office essentials.

The water bottle pocket fits a 16 oz Hydro Flask Tumbler, or 17 oz h2go Bottle, or similar sizes. Note that the 16 oz Hydro Flask is the absolute largest receptacle that will fit inside the water bottle pocket

*** NOTE: Need to carry more? Try the larger capacity Pro Executive Backpack.

USEFUL SIDE POCKETS

Two zippered side pockets provide quick-access to two frequently used items — water bottles and tech gear — without bulging.

The water bottle pocket utilizes interior space so the exterior of the bag remains sleek and professional looking. The zipper closure lets you secure different-sized water bottles — even a 16-oz. Clean Kanteen coffee tumbler.

The opposite side pocket includes interior organization for storing a power pack so you can quickly retrieve it for recharging at an airport, restaurant, or anywhere you need to plug in.

ORGANIZATION AT 35,000 FEET

Keep essentials within easy reach whenever you fly. The Compact Executive Backpack fits sideways under select airline seats, leaving ample room to stretch your legs.

KEEPS ITS SHAPE

This meeting-friendly backpack keeps its shape so it always has a neat, professional profile. Conveniently pack or un-pack items with ease.

DESIGNED BY THE COMMUNITY

We designed this backpack with input from over 1000 customers who shared insights about what they'd like to see in a compact professional backpack. We analyzed every piece of feedback to a create a backpack tailored to their specific needs.

Innovative details like a padded top pocket lined with scratch-free Ultrasuede® to protect glasses, a low profile water-bottle pocket, and a discreet spot for an Air Tag tracker make this backpack stand out from the rest.

See the process from idea to production here.

made in usa

We're proud to offer American-made gear built for the long haul. All our products are designed and made in our San Francisco workshop, where rent is high, labor expensive, and competition intense. We wouldn't go anywhere else.