Name: Pro Executive Laptop Backpack
Brand: WaterField Designs
SKU: PELPBKCCLRZZZZ
Price: 389.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.93 (305 reviews)

Meet the Pro Executive Laptop Backpack

Mobile office-ready

Pro Executive Laptop Backpack

Super comfortable straps

Stands upright on its own

Premium full grain leather grab handle

Quick access top pocket

Convenient swing-around access

Quick access front pocket

Quick-access large side pockets

Easy to grab commonly-used gear

Deep enough for a water bottle

Spacious main compartment

Available in three leather accent colors

Top pocket for small items

Streamlined profile

Convenient slot for carry-on luggage

Matching Executive Folio (sold separately)

Matching leather accent colors

Premium full grain leather pocket

Pro Executive Laptop Backpack

Executive Folio available in two sizes

Chocolate Leather accent

Black Leather accent

Crimson Leather accent

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The Pro Backpack blends sophistication with functionality. Highly organized with two main compartments, strategically-placed pockets, and an optional Executive Folio for taking to short meetings, the Pro Backpack stands on its own.

Does your laptop or tablet fit? Scroll down to see the Size Guide.

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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
Full-grain leather accents (no skimping on the leather)
More details here

Dimensions & Weight:

One size:

34.29 (l) x 17.78 (w) x 41.91 (h) cm; 1.41 kg

FEATURES

Stands upright when it’s set down.
Comfortable, padded shoulder straps.
Back slot for slipping onto suitcase handles.
Premium full grain leather front panel and handle.
Two large side pockets for water bottle and small items.
Top handle is premium leather for a more comfortable grip.
Top front pocket that’s deep enough to hold items securely.
The optional Executive Folio is easily removable to take for short meetings.
Two zip pockets on the front panel to quickly access items when swinging the backpack from the shoulder.
Two main chambers: back chamber zips down to carry laptop or tablet, documents, and the Executive Folio. Front chamber is spacious enough to hold other items needed for a day at the office.

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.

Excellent bag - I'm very happy

I bought the backpack and added the 14" folio. I'm on my second week of a daily train commute from far-east-bay to SF civic center area. Absolute A+.

Realistically, this should've been my first purchase. I really wanted to downsize from a Tumi backpack and I bit off more than I could chew. I'm finally Goldilocks - this one is just right. Materials are of terrific quality, the bag is very comfortable to wear, and it does indeed stand proudly regardless of how much is inside. For fellow BART commuters, it nicely fits on the floor in front of you if you're lucky enough to land a seat. And it is compact enough to sit between your feet so you can stand comfortably while consuming minimal space. (And silently judging the selfish folks who continue to wear their backpacks while complaining about the lack of space. But I digress.)

My daily stuff includes lunch, fruit, coffee thermos, big-ol' water bottle, a few meds, wallet & keys, two cell phones, laptop/folio, and charging accessories. Everything fits nicely. Nothing is squeezed and the bag isn't stressed at the seams.

I also think it looks great. I'm fairly conservative in terms of aesthetic, and this bag never looks out of place regardless of location.

Finally, I like the 14" Folio. My HP 14" laptop doesn't quite fit, but I'm okay with that. I knew I didn't want the 16" folio, as the 14" already feels a wee bit large for conference tables. My onsite meetings mostly occur within one building, and I'm good with carrying the folio (analog) or the laptop (digital). For meetings in other buildings I'd carry the laptop in the backpack anyway. The folio is amply sized for my use case.

Great space and so comfortable to carry. Holding its shape and standing on its own is such a convenience, especially at work. And of course, I love the look of it. I was walking around work today like a kid with a new bike showing it to my friends

Function, fit and finish 5/5

The backpack has a perfect blend of function along with material to match. Added the additional folio which is icing on the cake. It holds a small laptop along with a 13" m4 ipad with magic keyboard. Easy to access either while the folio is still in the backpack.

Great Backpack

This is a really high quality, polished backpack.

Great looking, and functional.

It holds both my laptops, or a laptop and a tablet, it looks great, and it's easy to carry. I love that it sits flat on the ground, instead of having to find something to prop it up. I'm still getting used to not having an array of pockets along the inside, like my old backpack, but so far, what that means is, it's harder to lose stuff, so, a net positive.

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WaterField Pro Executive Backpack Review: A Well-Organized and Professional Backpack That’s Perfect for Commuters, Road Warriors, and Remote Workers

GearDiary - January 18, 2022

“If you’ve been looking for a well-designed bag that can carry everything a successful remote worker or road warrior might need, a bag that is so well constructed that you’ll be proud to carry it for decades, the WaterField Pro Executive Backpack should be at the top of your list. It’s truly the goldilocks of professional backpacks; it’s just right.”

Overall: 5/5

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Waterfield Pro Executive Backpack Review

BagWorks - October 8, 2018

“The Pro Executive Backpack from Waterfield Designs is an exceedingly great bag for any of you business-y type people out there.”

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WaterField's Pro Executive Laptop Backpack: The Best You Ever Designed

MacDirectory - August 18, 2018

"We never thought we’d use the word “breathtaking” to describe a backpack, but that’s the only word that really describes WaterField Designs Pro Executive Laptop Backpack.”

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Waterfield Pro Executive Laptop Backpack review

Gadgeteer - August 12, 2018

"Waterfield’s crowd-sourced, collaborative effort has hit the mark, creating an exceptionally functional, nicely laid out backpack with a sophisticated look suitable for any business situation.”

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WaterField Designs Pro Executive Laptop Backpack: A perfect business backpack created with the help of customers

ZDNet - June 4, 2018

"it is clear to me that the WaterField Designs Pro Executive Laptop Backpack gets everything right and is the best bag I have ever tested…”

SIZE GUIDE

The Pro Backpack is available in one size, divided into two chambers: front chamber is spacious enough to hold items needed for a day at the office. The back chamber zips down to carry laptop or tablet, documents, and the Executive Folio.

The Padded laptop/tablet compartment fits devices up to 14.5" x 10"

16" MacBook Pro
14" MacBook Pro
15" MacBook Air
13" MacBook Air
other similarly sized laptops

The 14” Executive Folio can fit devices up to 12.5" x 9"

14" MacBook Pro
13" MacBook Air
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 laptops or tablets

The 16” Executive Folio can fit devices up to 14.5" x 10"

16" MacBook Pro
14" MacBook Pro
15" MacBook Air
13" MacBook Air
other similarly sized laptops

Customer-vetted Devices - From Customer Reviews:

Lenovo X1 Carbon, Yoga 720 (13") fits in the Laptop Compartment
Dell XPS 13, 15 fits in the Laptop Compartment
15" Dell Inspiron fits in the Laptop Compartment (Terrance, H., Atlanta, US)

STANDS UPRIGHT AND FITS A LOT

Fits everything for your mobile office. Ideal for shared office or remote workers without dedicated desks.

"It's the little things that truly set it apart, like having it stay standing— a feature I didn't think about until I had it." - Brent W.

THIS PRODUCT WAS DESIGNED BY THE COMMUNITY

This crowdsourced design involved customers from development to production. Together, we collaborated on their requirements, features, and use cases. See how it all unfolded.

The Pro Executive Backpack shows how useful a product can be when real people with real needs are behind its development.

CARING FOR THE LEATHER

We usually recommend not doing anything to the full-grain leather of your bag, letting it develop it's own beautiful patina over time. However, if your Pro Executive Backpack has Chocolate Leather, you may want to freshen it up a bit with a leather conditioner. The leather may darken a bit, so test the reaction first on a spot that's not highly visible.

You can also freshen up the look of the leather, by smoothing out the marks a bit with heat from a hair dryer to spread the oils around.

NOTE: This video of our classic Cozmo Brief and the Bolt Backpack uses the same distressed, full-grain leather as the Pro Executive Backpack.

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.