15 years as a traveling consultant felt like the I needed a Tumi as part of my uniform. I was looking for something different, crafted, designed thoughtfully, memorable, local, personality - this bag couldn’t be better. It’s like all the goodies you d come to expect in a well designed with the end user in mind, but with a distinctive edge that makes you stand out from the crowd without trying hard. I spent hours researching, lots of LLM promoting, YouTube reviews, you name it - because that’s what it takes to not just fall for the default Tumi draw or other alternatives that are poorly designed but screaming contemporary (for the trying too hard to be techie) or overly gaudy and expensive (for the banker). This bag was just right and literally I had emails from humans, like Gary actually wrote me as my bag was a bit delayed fo delivery as they were waiting for a specific part - what! How real and human and craft is that!! Love the experience of buying the product. Everything they say, trust it - exactly what you get. Every feature in the bag just works beautifully - fits my macbook 13 like a glove, and doom do a notebook, a little wires and accessories bag, a book to read, an iPad, shades (I use my water bottle sleeve to my shades instead), and a slew of kickbacks I carry while traveling (eye mask to rest on the flight, ear buds, wallet, wired earphones in case my AirPods die), an energy bar in case United runs out of inflight menu and I get hungry, gum, 2-3 badges for my office, mh client offices, pens, my tide pen to remove stains in case mh coffee splashes and I am running to a meeting, and little notes and drawings my my boys to remind me home is where love is. This beats the Tumi - makes me feel liberated finally from corporate capitalism and back to how we used to make and buy things - full stack craftsmanship. Thank you Waterford! I haven’t felt like this with a purchase since when I bought my fist Dyson 25 years ago!
Poppa’s got a brand new bag! Expertly built by true professionals. Stunning materials and a classy look. So happy with this bag on my shoulder. Thanks!
Okay, so it’s a “Ulysses,” quote. But I think Leopold Bloom would have approved of the stately, waxed-canvas i-Pad holder and the nifty little compact wallet, both of which are nice looking, well-made, and capable of handling the kicking I’m probably going to give them.
The lagniappe of a wax can was a nice touch. Next I think one of those small crossbody slings, for striding through the airport like I owned the joint.
This bag feels so premium to the touch, I absolutely love it! It’s the perfect size for my 11” iPad with cover/keyboard, there are 2 dedicated pen slots in the lining of the bag, as well as some space for a calculator. The compact size is perfect for day to day, lightweight carrying, the easy access front opening is great for storing glasses, AirPods etc. breathable material facing the body, comfortable on summer days
Exactly what I needed. Holds my 2023 16" MacBook Pro as well as a bunch of cables, some dongles and chargers, and a presentation clicker. Can get my iPad (in its keyboard case) into the front or back pocket as well, if needed/wanted. (Size L)
I anticipate using this for years and years to come, either as a standalone bag for conferences or as organization and protection in large bags. It should also work well for airline travel to maintain maximum legroom while keeping all my needed devices with me.
I have a sickness with bags...specific to gaming handhelds. I am always in search of the best gaming bag. I finally found it. The Waterfield Versus Gaming Sling. I have both the Nintendo Switch 2 and the ROG Xbox Ally X both with D Brand cases..both fit perfect. No zippers ready to bust open. Compared to the Alpaka Eclipse Gaming Sling..Waterfield wins.
The vertical design provides a unique combination of affordances: the laptop can be charged while in the sleeve, and it can be taken out of the sleeve while in the laptop pocket of a backpack. In addition, I love that the sleeve is lightweight, and gives a snug fit with clever side pull tabs for easily inserting the laptop. I use this sleeve for a non-MacBook laptop and the fit is perfect. Just make sure that the size of the actual laptop is similar to the size of the MacBook used for reference.
Nice build quality, but feels way too tight to properly fit the pocket
Highly recommend - exceptional quality, fits perfectly, looks even better than pictured!
SleeveCase Surface Pro 10
The first Shinjuku Tech Organizer I purchased from Waterfield Designs really filled the bill in terms of organizing my tech gear at home and on the road. I’ve since bought 3 more which I use for handbags. The latest organizer was received just days ago.
The quality of the workmanship is outstanding and they’re quite durable. I love the canvas material (I need to try their wax…), ballistic nylon as well as their leather. I’ve never had a zipper fail or malfunction in ANY of their products. Oh, and the bright orange lining they use in their products helps me easily locate items throughout the organizer. (I’ve had handbags in the past with black lining that made me wish for a flashlight!)
No small wonder why I’ve bought a number of products from Waterfield Designs over the past 20+ years.
Keep up the great work, Gary!
I still haven’t received it after for expedited delivery. And less than stellar support from either FedEx or Waterfield to get the issue resolved. Feel like I flushed $50 bucks down the drain on shipping - and maybe $500 if I don’t get the package soon and have to leave without receiving it.
Just what I wanted and needed. Along with my AVP, it has pockets for my 16” MBP and external Bluetooth keyboard and mouse. Bought mine when it first was sold. Not “$cheap” but like most such top quality products one gets what one pays for. Worth it for me.
I wanted to wait until I actually used the Air Porter before reviewing. I had a 3 week trip to Thailand, and this bag was a huge help on those long flights. I had an overnight stay in Incheon airport, and I was able to pack a change of clothes in the Air Porter for the next day’s flight into Bangkok, along with my bathroom travel bag, neck pillow, iPad, kindle reader, charger cords and snacks. The dual bottle holders were also very helpful for the long and multiple flights. Besides functionality, the bag looks great. I really wanted the waxed canvas instead of the black nylon, but the weight of the waxed canvas kept me from choosing that one. I’m glad I got the black one, very nice. The magnetic flap with the pocket for passports was maybe my favorite thing. Made it very quick to grab my passport for the multiple times they ask for it on international travel. The magnets are strong enough that you’d feel it if someone was trying to open it up, but not so strong it’s annoying to use.
Pros: this is a really well-built sling with quality materials and premium metal hardware. It is a step above the average sling in construction and craftsmanship. It is a really good-looking bag.
Cons: the aquaguard zippers are unnecessary and make the zippers harder to open. There is no soft touch liner on the phone compartment. The sling is significantly more expensive than comparable products.
Ultimately, despite the price, I am very happy with my purchase. I love the bag.
I have managed to fit my Macbook, Vision Pro, mouse, keyboard, and an assortment of chargers and cables for an abroad trip. Used my Vision Pro as a portable theater and also the best portable display. This bag was essential and really excellent.
I received my bag and it is absolutely perfect. Both my laptop and my iPad can fit depending on my needs on a certain day. So much better than always having a backpack on my shoulder. I’ll be proud to sport this bag around town.
Merci pour votre réactivité,
j'ai reçu rapidement la housse de protection de mon ordinateur en Suisse (attention aux frais de douane élevés!).
J'avais déjà un de vos produits, acheté par hasard sur un marché d'occasion et qui m'avait complètement séduit.
Je recommande cette housse de protection qui, à ma connaissance, n'a pas son équivalent qualitatif sur le marché suisse.
Far exceeded my expectations in both Quality and Speed of Delivery! The Sleeve fits my new MacBook Neo perfectly! And is constructed better than products available at any local retail stores. Plus, it arrived at my doorstep 48 hours after I placed the order! An all-around great experience!
Love Waterfield Designs Bags! I own the Shinjuku Sling, Sutter Tech Sling and the Pro Executive Backpack in Ballistic Nylon. When the Pro Executive dropped in waxed canvas I had to get it. Awesome bags, amazing quality!!
No story , just needed a really nice lap top bag and this fit my need , looks great .
My first product from here and I love it. Well put together with high quality material.
