Name: Bolt Briefcase
Brand: WaterField Designs
Price: 329.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.89 (448 reviews)

The Bolt Laptop Briefcase

In ballistic nylon or waxed canvas

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Bolt Briefcase

Includes matching removable Supreme Suspension Shoulder Strap

Includes matching Supreme Suspension Strap

Bolt Briefcase laptop compartment

Bolt Briefcase Large

Bolt Briefcase Small

Holds two devices in padded compartments

Slips onto carry-on handles

Size Small

Small Silhouette

Size Medium

Medium Silhouette

Size Large

Large Silhouette

Black Leather on Ballistic Nylon

Chocolate Leather on Ballistic Nylon

Chocolate Leather on Waxed Canvas

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If you are interested in this style of bag, you can check out our Shinjuku Brief or our Brief Collection.

Built to Bolt. For commuters or business travelers, the Bolt Briefcase organizes your gear with thoughtfully-placed pockets, padded laptop and tablet compartments, waterproof zippers, and a rolling suitcase passthrough.

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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 waxed canvas base
Naturally-tanned full-grain leather accents
More details here

Dimensions & Weight:

Small:

36.83 (l) x 10.16 (w) x 26.67 (h) cm; 0.88 kg

Medium:

39.37 (l) x 10.16 (w) x 27.94 (h) cm; 1.13 kg

Large:

43.18 (l) x 12.7 (w) x 28.32 (h) cm; 1.34 kg

FEATURES

Key tether to eliminate your daily key search.
Slips over rolling suitcase handle to breeze through airports.
Invisible magnets secure front pockets with a satisfying snap.
Includes removable, adjustable Supreme Suspension Shoulder Strap for carrying comfort.
Built-in padded laptop and tablet pocket to make sure your devices are organized and protected.
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: 4-5 business day delivery. Country duty/tax calculated at Checkout. Details.

MAN ENDS 45 YEAR QUEST FOR PERFECTION !!

I've only had my bag for a couple of weeks; but think I may finally have nailed it in my search for the perfect bag. The materials and build are great and the bag's certainly not going to come apart at the seams any time soon. The design (I think) might be perfect! Exactly the right number of pockets, in exactly the right places, and all exactly the right size for me.

Best of the best

My Bolt Briefcase was my working companion until my retirement. It allowed me to be very mobile. Everything needed for work fit perfectly in the Bolt. It's a 10 out of 10 for me.

Love it. Quality materials. Sized as stated. Been looking for a briefcase like this for 10 years. Perfect.

Found the perfect bag

This is my fourth Waterfield bag. I have been searching for the ideal bag for an IT professional, and as my responsibilities have evolved, the previous bags have become less suitable. The Bolt Brief has emerged as the ideal bag for my current needs. It strikes a balance between professionalism in corporate offices and functionality as a field bag. I appreciate its compact size and its ability to stand umder a seat on an airplane. It is precisely sized to accommodate all my essentials without being excessively large or small.

Excellent everyday carry bag

I received that Bolt last week and am very satisfied with the quality of the bag. Before purchase, I was worried if the small size would fit everything I needed. But I am happy to report that it can comfortably fit: a 14-inch MacBook Pro, a Zojirush 16-oz thermos, sunglasses, gear pouch, and beanie with more room to spare. It's the perfect size for my everyday carry use.

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WaterField's Bolt Briefcase can fill a variety of needs

AppleWorld.Today - January 15, 2018

"WaterField Designs' Bolt Briefcase is designed to meet the evolving needs of tech professionals and business travelers."

Apple World Today Rating (Out of Five Stars):

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Bolt Briefcase from WaterField Designs is a stylish bag to carry your Surface Pro (or any other laptop)

On MSFT - July, 2017

"With the Bolt Briefcase, WaterField Designs impresses again – in form as well as function – with excellent craftsmanship and style quotient."

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Waterfield Bolt: A great everyday briefcase

Baker on Tech - November 1, 2015

"After using the Bolt for a few months, it remains my briefcase of choice. It’s the best looking, most durable and small enough to carry everywhere I go."

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Review: WaterField's Bolt Briefcase carries your MacBook and iPad in style

AppAdvice - April 23, 2015

"WaterField Designs always produces stunning products, and the Bolt is no exception. There are few briefcases that look as good and have as much functionality as this one."

The Bolt’s Overall Scores:

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Small States Review: Bolt Briefcase from WaterField Designs is an ideal work and travel companion

9to5Toys.com - February 28, 2015

"The Bolt Briefcase has a clearly intentional design with both businessmen and travelers in mind, it is pretty easy to imagine this bag walking into a meeting in Silicon Valley. I’d highly recommend the Bolt if you are looking for a backpack or leather bag alternative that is well-designed and has a great story behind it."

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WaterField Designs Bolt Briefcase hands-on: High quality functional design for the business traveler

ZDnet - February 4, 2015

“WaterField Designs continues to offer well-designed bags for the professional. The soft Bolt Briefcase looks great at meetings, conferences, and in the airport.”

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WaterField Designs Bolt Briefcase Review

Notebooks.com - February 15, 2015

“It’s easily the best briefcase-style bag I’ve used. It includes plenty of storage space, looks great in all of its designs and will last.”

SIZE GUIDE

The Bolt Briefcase comes in Small, Medium, and Large with a built-in padded compartment for laptops and tablets. The following devices can fit in these sizes:

Small - Laptop Compartment fits devices up to 13" x 10"

14" MacBook Pro (snug fit)
13” MacBook Pro
13" MacBook Air
Dell XPS 13
Surface Laptop 5 (13.5")

Small - Tablet Compartment fits devices up to 12" x 8.75"

13'' iPad Pro M4 with Magic Keyboard
11'' iPad Pro M4 with Magic Keyboard
12.9" iPad Pro M2 with Magic Keyboard
11" iPad Pro M2 with Magic Keyboard
11" iPad Air with Magic Keyboard
Pixel Slate
Surface Pro 9 Type Cover

Medium - Laptop Compartment fits devices up to 14.25" x 10"

14" MacBook Pro
NEW 15" MacBook Air
16" MacBook Pro
Surface Laptop 5 (15")

Medium - Tablet Compartment fits devices up to 12" x 8.75"

13'' iPad Pro M4 with Magic Keyboard
11'' iPad Pro M4 with Magic Keyboard
12.9" iPad Pro M2 with Magic Keyboard
11" iPad Pro M2 with Magic Keyboard
11" iPad Air with Magic Keyboard
Pixel Slate
Surface Pro 9 with Type Cover

Large - Laptop Compartment

Fits devices up to 16" x 10"

Large - Tablet Compartment fits devices up to 12" x 8.75"

13'' iPad Pro M4 with Magic Keyboard
11'' iPad Pro M4 with Magic Keyboard
12.9" iPad Pro M2 with Magic Keyboard
11" iPad Pro M2 with Magic Keyboard
11" iPad Air with Magic Keyboard
Pixel Slate
Surface Pro 9 with Type Cover

Customer-vetted Devices - From Customer Reviews:

Dell XPS 15 fits in Medium Size Laptop Compartment (Warner, Nashville)

PROTECTS LAPTOP AND TABLET

The preferred everyday carry for professionals toting multiple tech gear. Organizes tech efficiently with plenty of pockets.

"The bag has honestly changed my productivity, as I'm now able to carry my mobile office with me and react and respond to challenges and opportunities on the go." - James Y.

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 Bolt Briefcase, 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.

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.