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WaterField Unveils Sleek Essential Backpack with Padded 16-inch Laptop Compartment

The Essential Laptop Backpack - by WaterField Designs.  The ideal 16-inch MacBook Pro backpack, Surface Laptop 4 Backpack, or backpack for another similarly-sized or smaller computer.

The Essential Laptop Backpack

The backpack has a beautiful shape, and it stands on its own so it’s easy to access what I need when I set it down.

WaterField Designs introduces the handcrafted Essential Laptop Backpack. Foam inserts provide protection and structure to the elegantly tapered backpack, and a padded compartment fits up to an Apple 16-inch MacBook Pro, Microsoft Surface Laptop 4, or similar device. Simple and uncomplicated with innovative details and the exceptional materials and craftsmanship the company is known for, the laptop backpack is the ideal lightweight, comfortable choice for all-day wear at the office or just about anywhere.

“Our new Essential Backpack embodies the ‘less is more’ focus of our Essentials Collection. Its clean design is lightweight and easy to use,” said company owner Gary Waterfield. “The backpack has a beautiful shape, and it stands on its own so it’s easy to access what I need from inside. The ergonomically designed straps are wide and padded so it stays comfortable even over long periods.”

Smart details make the Essential Backpack stand out. Lightweight, dense foam inserts on the front, back, and bottom help distribute weight evenly and create structure that keeps the bag upright when set down. Ergonomic, padded straps that adjust easily, and a contoured back side combined with moisture-wicking padding, create comfort that lasts all day. A leather-lined grab handle is great for grab-and-go situations and a rolling suitcase passthrough facilitates hands-free airport navigation.

Key organization features include a padded laptop compartment that fits up to a 16-inch Apple MacBook Pro, Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 or smaller device; an internal zippered pocket for valuables; two exterior water-bottle pockets; and an easy-access exterior zippered front pocket with an attached key fob inside. Gold rip-stop nylon lining illuminates the interior and pockets, so contents are easy to find. YKK waterproof zippers help protect contents from the elements and add to the bag’s sleek aesthetic.

Features at a glance:

  • Plush-lined laptop compartment: fits 16-inch MacBook Pro, Surface Laptop 4, or similar device
  • Colorfast, abrasion-resistant, 1680 denier black ballistic nylon with high-performance Forza textile panel in four color options
  • Firm, lightweight foam on sides and bottom adds structure and distributes weight evenly
  • Gold liner illuminates the interior
  • Interior zippered pocket stows valuables
  • Horizontal zippered front pocket with attached key tether
  • YKK waterproof zippers and custom metal zipper pulls
  • Main compartment two-way zipper pulls can be locked together (lock not included)
  • Ergonomic straps, padded and lined with moisture-wicking mesh
  • Contoured back side with moisture-wicking, padded panel
  • Leather-lined grab handle
  • Suitcase handle passthrough
  • Handcrafted in San Francisco, CA

The Essential Laptop Backpack joins the Essential Duffel, Essential Laptop Messenger, and Essential Crossbody Pouch in the WaterField Essentials Collection. Each bag presents a streamlined design that showcases the high-performance materials, custom metal hardware, reinforced seams and stress points, and expert detailing that are pillars of the WaterField Designs tradition. In rugged, weather-proof black ballistic nylon with panels of colorful high-performance Forza basketweave textile, the bags project an elegant simplicity.

Availability & Pricing

Essential Laptop Backpack

Price: $189.

Colors: Black/Black; Black/Blue; Black/Green; Black/Red.

Materials: 1680 denier ballistic nylon with a polyurethane coating that is colorfast, abrasion- and water-resistant. Color accents in high-performance Forza nylon basketweave textile. YKK waterproof zippers. Custom metal zipper pulls. Two-way zipper to the main compartment takes a lock (not included).

Dimensions & weight: 15.75 x 11 x 6 inches; 1.5 lbs.

About WaterField Designs

WaterField Designs is an innovative San Francisco designer and manufacturer of bags and cases for tech-savvy consumers who want to transport their technology stylishly and responsibly. WaterField manufactures custom-fitted, high-quality cases and bags for a full range of laptop computers, smartphones, tablets, gaming devices, and other digital gear. All products are manufactured to exacting standards entirely in San Francisco. More information at “Our Story.”

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