"BEST OF" 2024 Laptop Bags and Cases

Check out the WaterField bags and cases that have made the annual Gift Guides and “Best Of” round ups of 2024. Discover why these products were chosen by the industry’s influencers.

Past years’ winners from 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 (1), 2019 (2), 2018, 2017.

Gift Guides 2024

Tech Folio BackpackEditor's Choice: Best Tech Gifts Lifewire

Tech Folio Backpack
Editor's Choice: Best Tech Gifts
Lifewire

Vitesse SlingGift Guide: Top 5 Travel EssentialsMSN.com

Vitesse Sling
Gift Guide: Top 5 Travel Essentials
MSN.com

Cycling Tote30 Best Gifts for Cyclists 2024Wirecutter, NYT

Cycling Tote
30 Best Gifts for Cyclists 2024
Wirecutter, NYT

Shinjuku MessengerBlack Friday Gift Guide - Tech I Use EverydayStephen Robles, Youtube

Shinjuku Messenger

Black Friday Gift Guide - Tech I Use Everyday
Stephen Robles, Youtube

Nintendo CitySlickerTop 5 Best Accessories for SwitchPC Invasion

Nintendo CitySlicker

Top 5 Best Accessories for Switch
PC Invasion

AirPods Max Shield CaseBest AirPods Max Accessories for 2024CNET

AirPods Max Shield Case
Best AirPods Max Accessories for 2024
CNET

Tech Folio Backpack10 Best Work Backpacks for Every ProfessionalEveryday Carry

Tech Folio Backpack
10 Best Work Backpacks for Every Professional
Everyday Carry

Packable DuffelBest Duffle BagsWirecutter, NYT

Packable Duffel

Best Duffle Bags
Wirecutter, NYT

Vitesse BackpackThe Best Gear Tested for E-bikesElektrek

Vitesse Backpack
The Best Gear Tested for E-bikes
Elektrek

Shinjuku Messenger Bag2024 Lifewire Holiday Gift GuideLifewire Tech Today

Shinjuku Messenger Bag
2024 Lifewire Holiday Gift Guide
Lifewire Tech Today

Tech Folio BackpackGift Guide: Zac's bag of 2024 Tech9to5 Mac

Tech Folio Backpack
Gift Guide: Zac's bag of 2024 Tech
9to5 Mac

Exec Leather Messenger36 Best Gifts for College GradsWirecutter, NYT

Exec Leather Messenger
36 Best Gifts for College Grads
Wirecutter, NYT

EDITORS' PICKS

Air Porter Carry-on Best Travel GearWirecutter, New York Times

Air Porter Carry-on
Best Travel Gear
Wirecutter, New York Times

Tech Folio BackpackBest Work Backpack Carryology

Tech Folio Backpack
Best Work Backpack
Carryology

X-Air DuffelBest Underseat LuggageWirecutter, New York Times

X-Air Duffel
Best Underseat Luggage
Wirecutter, New York Times

PC SleeveCaseBest MacBook Cases for 2024PC Mag

PC SleeveCase
Best MacBook Cases for 2024
PC Mag

Tech Folio BackpackEditor's Choice Buyer's Guide iPhone Life

Tech Folio Backpack
Editor's Choice Buyer's Guide
iPhone Life

Packable Backpack8 Exceptional Travel Backpacks to Buy NowForbes.com

Packable Backpack

8 Exceptional Travel Backpacks to Buy Now
Forbes.com

Shield Case for Meta Quest3 Essential Accessories for Meta QuestLifewire

Shield Case for Meta Quest

3 Essential Accessories for Meta Quest
Lifewire

CitySlicker for SwitchBest Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite AccessoriesWirecutter, New York times

CitySlicker for Switch
Best Nintendo Switch and Switch Lite Accessories
Wirecutter, New York times

Tech Folio Backpack9to5Mac Gift Guide9to5Mac

Tech Folio Backpack
9to5Mac Gift Guide
9to5Mac

Tech FolioBest MacBook Pro AccessoriesiMore

Tech Folio
Best MacBook Pro Accessories
iMore

Shinjuku SlingBest iPhone 16 AccessoriesWired

Shinjuku Sling
Best iPhone 16 Accessories
Wired

X-Air Duffel5 out of 5 StarsCult of Mac

X-Air Duffel
5 out of 5 Stars
Cult of Mac

Shinjuku Sling Best iPhone 16 Cases Wired

Shinjuku Sling

Best iPhone 16 Cases
Wired

Shinjuku SlingBest Bags/Slings for iPhone 16MacWorld

Shinjuku Sling

Best Bags/Slings for iPhone 16
MacWorld

Essential BackpackBest Laptop/Backpack/SleevesTech Advisor

Essential Backpack
Best Laptop/Backpack/Sleeves
Tech Advisor

Packable CrossbodyWeekend PicksAndroid Guys

Packable Crossbody

Weekend Picks
Android Guys

Executive Leather MessengerBest Messenger/Crossbody BagsWired

Executive Leather Messenger

Best Messenger/Crossbody Bags
Wired

Shinjuku Messenger Best Messenger/Crossbody BagsWired

Shinjuku Messenger

Best Messenger/Crossbody Bags
Wired

Air Porter Carry-on Best Underseat Luggage & Personal Item BagsWirecutter, New York Times

Air Porter Carry-on

Best Underseat Luggage & Personal Item Bags
Wirecutter, New York Times

CitySlicker for Steam DeckBest Accessories for Steam Deck and ROG AllyOverkill WTF

CitySlicker for Steam Deck
Best Accessories for Steam Deck and ROG Ally
Overkill WTF

Slip Case for NintendoBest Nintendo Switch Case 2024IGN

Slip Case for Nintendo

Best Nintendo Switch Case 2024
IGN

CitySlicker for Nintendo Switch Best Nintendo Switch Controllers 2024Engadget

CitySlicker for Nintendo Switch

Best Nintendo Switch Controllers 2024
Engadget

AirPods Max Shield CaseBest AirPods Max AccessoriesCNET

AirPods Max Shield Case

Best AirPods Max Accessories
CNET

Pouch for Steam DeckBest Steam Deck Accessories Windows Central

Pouch for Steam Deck

Best Steam Deck Accessories
Windows Central

Packable BackpackBest Packable Backpack 2024Frommers

Packable Backpack

Best Packable Backpack 2024
Frommers

Tech Folio Backpack9 Best Father's Day GiftsZDNet

Tech Folio Backpack

9 Best Father's Day Gifts
ZDNet

Shield Case for Vision ProVision Pro Travel Bag 4.5 of 5AppleInsider

Shield Case for Vision Pro
Vision Pro Travel Bag 4.5 of 5
AppleInsider

Air Porter BackpackVision Pro Travel Bag 4.5 of 5Apple Insider

Air Porter Backpack

Vision Pro Travel Bag 4.5 of 5
Apple Insider

Shinjuku MessengerBest Products to Buy May 2024Carryology

Shinjuku Messenger

Best Products to Buy May 2024
Carryology

Shinjuku MessengerBest On-the-Go AccessoriesStephen Robles YT

Shinjuku Messenger

Best On-the-Go Accessories
Stephen Robles YT

Shield Case for Vision ProBest On-the-Go AccessoriesStephen Robles YT

Shield Case for Vision Pro

Best On-the-Go Accessories
Stephen Robles YT

Pro Executive BackpackBest Laptop Backpacks 2024CNET

Pro Executive Backpack

Best Laptop Backpacks 2024
CNET

CitySlicker for ROG AllyBest ROG Ally AccessoriesPolygon

CitySlicker for ROG Ally

Best ROG Ally Accessories
Polygon

Shield Case for Apple Vision ProBest AVP Cases & AccessoriesApple Insider

Shield Case for Apple Vision Pro

Best AVP Cases & Accessories
Apple Insider

Compact Executive BackpackTop 10 Workplace BackpacksCarryology

Compact Executive Backpack
Top 10 Workplace Backpacks
Carryology

Air Porter Backpack7 Essential Tech Travel TipsWindows Central

Air Porter Backpack
7 Essential Tech Travel Tips
Windows Central

Executive Leather MessengerBest Gifts to Upgrade Your Grad's Tech SetupEngadget

Executive Leather Messenger
Best Gifts to Upgrade Your Grad's Tech Setup
Engadget

Essential MessengerBest Gifts to Upgrade Your Grad's Tech SetupEngadget

Essential Messenger
Best Gifts to Upgrade Your Grad's Tech Setup
Engadget

CitySlicker for Nintendo Switch Best Nintendo Switch Cases '24Business Insider

CitySlicker for Nintendo Switch

Best Nintendo Switch Cases '24
Business Insider

Essential BackpackBest Laptop Backpacks Tech Advisor

Essential Backpack

Best Laptop Backpacks
Tech Advisor

Shield Case for AirPods MaxBest AirPods Max AccessoriesCNET

Shield Case for AirPods Max
Best AirPods Max Accessories
CNET

Pouch for Steam DeckBest Steam Deck Accessories Windows Central

Pouch for Steam Deck
Best Steam Deck Accessories
Windows Central

CitySlicker for Nintendo SwitchBest Nintendo Switch CasesBusiness Insider

CitySlicker for Nintendo Switch
Best Nintendo Switch Cases
Business Insider

Shield Case for Apple Vision ProBest AVP Travel Cases in 2024iGeeksBlog

Shield Case for Apple Vision Pro
Best AVP Travel Cases in 2024
iGeeksBlog

Executive Leather MessengerFavorite Messenger Bags 2024Wirecutter, New York Times

Executive Leather Messenger
Favorite Messenger Bags 2024
Wirecutter, New York Times

Air Porter BackpackBest Overall Laptop Travel BagWindows Central

Air Porter Backpack
Best Overall Laptop Travel Bag
Windows Central

Pro Executive BackpackBest Laptop Backpacks for 2024CNET

Pro Executive Backpack
Best Laptop Backpacks for 2024
CNET

Switch Slip CaseBest Nintendo Cases to BuyIGN

Switch Slip Case
Best Nintendo Cases to Buy
IGN

MacBook Laptop SleeveCaseBest MacBook Air/Pro Cases for 2024UK PC Magazine

MacBook Laptop SleeveCase

Best MacBook Air/Pro Cases for 2024
UK PC Magazine

Air Porter BackpackBest Picks to Improve Your Bag GamePolygon

Air Porter Backpack
Best Picks to Improve Your Bag Game
Polygon

Outback Duo Laptop BagBest Laptop Bags for the Digital NomadGear Moose

Outback Duo Laptop Bag
Best Laptop Bags for the Digital Nomad
Gear Moose

Vitesse Cycling MusetteOur Favorite Messenger Bags of 2024Wirecutter, New York Times

Vitesse Cycling Musette
Our Favorite Messenger Bags of 2024
Wirecutter, New York Times

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Phone Carrying Cases

When your pocket can't hold everything you need, then try a small carrying case. Today's iPhones and Androids fit perfectly in these crossbodies, along with a few other essentials.

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New All-Leather

Our first-ever, all-leather crossbody has been getting rave reviews. Blending heritage craftsmanship with innovative features, the Hudson Crossbody adds sophistication to your everyday look. Made in small batches, so order early.

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