Meet the Hitch Crossbody Brief
Meet the Hitch Crossbody Brief
Full-grain leather base for stability and durabilty
Full-grain leather base for stability and durabilty
Available in Compact & Full Size
Available in Compact & Full Size
Four colorways in Waxed Canvas and Ballistic Nylon
Four colorways in Waxed Canvas and Ballistic Nylon
Front pocket design hides the bulk
Front pocket design hides the bulk
Tightly-sewn seams keep a compact profile
Tightly-sewn seams keep a compact profile
Bright gold liner for easy visibility, organizational pockets, key hook
Bright gold liner for easy visibility, organizational pockets, key hook
Padded compartments for laptop and tablet
Padded compartments for laptop and tablet
Comfortable double handles
Comfortable double handles
High-performance hardware and smooth webbing
High-performance hardware and smooth webbing
Includes removable, adjustable Supreme Suspension Strap
Includes removable, adjustable Supreme Suspension Strap
Compact Size as an over-the-shoulder carry
Compact Size as an over-the-shoulder carry
Flush back pocket for easy-to-access docs
Flush back pocket for easy-to-access docs
Passthrough slips easily onto carry-on handle
Passthrough slips easily onto carry-on handle
Waxed Canvas with Chocolate Leather
Waxed Canvas with Chocolate Leather
Waxed Canvas with Grizzly Leather
Waxed Canvas with Grizzly Leather
Ballistic Nylon with Chocolate Leather
Ballistic Nylon with Chocolate Leather
Ballistic Nylon with Black Leather
Ballistic Nylon with Black Leather
Meet the Hitch Crossbody Brief
Full-grain leather base for stability and durabilty
Available in Compact & Full Size
Four colorways in Waxed Canvas and Ballistic Nylon
Front pocket design hides the bulk
Tightly-sewn seams keep a compact profile
Bright gold liner for easy visibility, organizational pockets, key hook
Padded compartments for laptop and tablet
Comfortable double handles
High-performance hardware and smooth webbing
Includes removable, adjustable Supreme Suspension Strap
Compact Size as an over-the-shoulder carry
Flush back pocket for easy-to-access docs
Passthrough slips easily onto carry-on handle
Waxed Canvas with Chocolate Leather
Waxed Canvas with Grizzly Leather
Ballistic Nylon with Chocolate Leather
Ballistic Nylon with Black Leather
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Hitch Crossbody Laptop Brief

Fits Apple's NEW MacBook and NEW iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard

3 in stock

The Hitch Crossbody Brief sports a new look–– the vertical briefcase. Streamlined design keeps the bag compact even when full. Compact Size for Apple's NEW MacBook Air and NEW iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard and similarly-sized laptops. Full size for the 16-inch MacBook Pro. 

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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 or brown waxed canvas
  • Full-grain leather accent
  • More details here

Dimensions & Weight:

  • Compact:
    • 10.375” (l) x 3.75" (w) x 13.25" (h); 1.5 lbs. (ballistic), 1.8 lbs. (canvas)
    26.35 (l) x 9.52 (w) x 33.65 (h) cm; 0.68 kg (ballistic), 0.82 kg (canvas)
    Volume: 8.4 Liters

  • Full:
    • 11.75” (l) x 3.75” (w) x 15” (h); 1.8 lbs. (ballistic), 2.2 lbs (canvas)
    29.84 (l) x 9.52 (w) x 38.1 (h) cm; 0.82 kg (ballistic), 0.99 kg (canvas)
    Volume: 10.8 Liters

FEATURES

  • Vertical design distributes the weight.
  • Can be worn as a crossbody or vertical brief.
  • Comfortable double handles for using as a brief.
  • Two sizes to fit most laptops up to Apple's 16" MacBook.
  • WaterField's standard gold liner provides easy visibility.
  • Front pocket design keeps bulky items from bulging out.
  • Organizational pockets and key hook keep small items in place.
  • Two fully-padded compartments keep laptop and tablet protected.
  • Flush back pocket with passthrough for carry-on luggage handles.
  • Removable, adjustable Supreme Suspension Strap is included for over-the-shoulder wear.
  • OPTIONAL: Martexin Original Wax can be used to touch-up and and freshen the wax on your bag.
SHIPPING 
  • Domestic: Flat rate 2-day shipping.  Details.
  • International: 2-3 business day delivery. Country duty/tax calculated at Checkout. Details.

Customer Reviews

Based on 33 reviews
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Adrian M. (Michigan, United States)
Sturdy and Stylish

(I got the full size).
After using the bag almost daily roughly the last month, I can say without a doubt that this is simply the best tech storage solution of any kind that I’ve ever purchased. The vertical design is especially convenient in crowded areas and tight spaces while also being easier on the back. It’s very spacious, the quality is unreal, and it just looks damn good! Can’t go wrong with Waterfield.

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Eric C. (New York, United States)
Awesome Bag

As if it needs to be said...but...this is another awesome bag from Waterfield. It has plenty of pockets for organization; it is extremely well made; it looks amazing. I can't think of anything bad to say about it.

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Samuel Q. (South Australia, Australia)
Well designed bag

The bag comfortably fits my laptop, work papers, headphones, lunch & some stationary - yet somehow it still looks sleek. I like that it has both a shoulder strap and handles - it is comfortable to carry. I purchased the full size bag and I can confirm that it easily fits the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 laptop.

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Edgar H. (Ohio, United States)
Most excellent bags.

I love the style and design of these bags. Everything it the finest quality. Don’t balk at the price, it is worth it.

R
Robert D. (Zurich, Switzerland)
Perfect EDC

Beautiful and rugged, great quality, very functional, just about the right size for my EDC, including IFAK, water bottle, sun glasses, iPad pro and the usual small stuff.

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The WaterField Hitch Bag

MacSparky - December 7, 2020

“The Hitch Crossbody bag is the first vertical bag I’ve used in a long time, and I forgot how much I like them.”

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GeekDad Review: Hitch Crossbody Laptop Brief

GeekDad - August 3, 2020

“What has been so impressive about this bag the sheer amount of stuff you can stuff into it.”

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Waterfield Designs' Hitch Crossbody Laptop Brief review: Everyday carry for the necessities

iMore - July 10, 2020

“The Hitch Crossbody from Waterfield Designs is slim but will still hold all of your mobile essentials, and then some.”

4.5 stars out of 5

SIZE GUIDE

The Hitch Crossbody Laptop Brief has two padded compartments for a laptop and tablet. The following devices can fit in these pockets: 

 

  1. The Compact Size built-in padded pockets can fit devices up to 13" x 8.4”, like: 
    • 13" MacBook Pro
    • 13" MacBook Air
    • 12.9” iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard
    • 11" iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard
    • 11" iPad Air with Magic Keyboard
    • Surface Pro X, Pro 7 with Type Cover
    • Pixel Slate

  2. The Full Size built-in padded pockets can fit devices up to 14.25" x 10":
    • 16" MacBook Pro
    • Surface Book 3 (13.5")
    • Surface Laptop 4 & 3 (13.5")

  3. Customer-vetted Devices - From Customer Reviews:
    • 14” Lenovo thinkpad fits in Full Size (Sinan O., Virginia, USA)

HOW TO FRESHEN UP YOUR CANVAS

Keep your bag looking new by applying wax when you think it needs a little refresh. Although any wax is applicable, you can use Martexin Original Wax which was initially used to coat your canvas bag. 

CARING FOR YOUR LEATHER AND WAXED CANVAS

 

If you have the waxed canvas and chocolate leather version of the Hitch Crossbody Laptop Brief, Gary shows how you can maintain these materials so they’ll look great over time. We use full grain Roughman Leather for your bag which has oils that respond well to heat.

 

Although this video is for the AirPods Max Shield Case, the maintenance also applies to your bag. 

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Customer Reviews

Based on 33 reviews
88%
(29)
12%
(4)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
A
Adrian M. (Michigan, United States)
Sturdy and Stylish

(I got the full size).
After using the bag almost daily roughly the last month, I can say without a doubt that this is simply the best tech storage solution of any kind that I’ve ever purchased. The vertical design is especially convenient in crowded areas and tight spaces while also being easier on the back. It’s very spacious, the quality is unreal, and it just looks damn good! Can’t go wrong with Waterfield.

E
Eric C. (New York, United States)
Awesome Bag

As if it needs to be said...but...this is another awesome bag from Waterfield. It has plenty of pockets for organization; it is extremely well made; it looks amazing. I can't think of anything bad to say about it.

S
Samuel Q. (South Australia, Australia)
Well designed bag

The bag comfortably fits my laptop, work papers, headphones, lunch & some stationary - yet somehow it still looks sleek. I like that it has both a shoulder strap and handles - it is comfortable to carry. I purchased the full size bag and I can confirm that it easily fits the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 laptop.

User picture User picture
E
Edgar H. (Ohio, United States)
Most excellent bags.

I love the style and design of these bags. Everything it the finest quality. Don’t balk at the price, it is worth it.

R
Robert D. (Zurich, Switzerland)
Perfect EDC

Beautiful and rugged, great quality, very functional, just about the right size for my EDC, including IFAK, water bottle, sun glasses, iPad pro and the usual small stuff.

123