WaterField Unveils American-Made Bolt Briefcase for Techies & Travelers

San Francisco based WaterField Designs has unveiled a new attache designed to accomodate the evolving needs of tech professionals and business travelers – the Bolt Briefcase. Techies and travelers carry a range of gadgets in diverse sizes, each of which require varying degrees of accessibility and protection, so the Bolt’s thoughtful design addresses these diverse needs. The case’s classic lines and materials are projected to age beautifully and shift easily from professional to casual setting, making the Bolt an ideal bag for interconnected, mobile professionals.

“When designing the Bolt, we started with a list of what we travel with and how much protection and accessibility we need for each item. For example, my wallet and phone – high accessibility items – are safely stowed, but easily accessed from front magnet-closing pockets, while my laptop sits securely inside its padded main-compartment laptop sleeve,” explains company owner, Gary Waterfield. “I also love that the Bolt fits right in with our casual San Francisco start-up culture but is right at home at professional business meetings too.”

The Bolt’s organizational scheme includes two easy-access pockets to hold frequently-needed items like wallet and smartphone and stay closed with invisible magnets. Above that, a hidden, horizontal pocket secures with a waterproof zipper to hold intermediate-access items like tablets and boarding passes. The spacious main compartment includes a padded laptop slot to keep this key item well-protected; two additional open-topped pockets to organize pens, business cards and other miscellany; and a key fob for quickly retrieving these necessities. A rear slot slips onto a rolling suitcase handle.

The Bolt Briefcase can be configured to fit just about any environment. From corporate conference room to a more casual start-up office to a weekend with friends, a choice of rugged black ballistic nylon or durable tan waxed canvas and a choice of black, chocolate or grizzly naturally-tanned, full-grain leather accents let users customize the look to individual needs. For professional settings, the dual leather-lined handles are the best carrying approach. For dashing through airports, however, the Bolt’s thoughtful details deliver more practical conveniences – either the detachable, suspension shoulder strap or the wide slip that fits over rolling suitcase handles is the way to go.

The Bolt is available in two sizes to fit up to 13-inch laptops and up to 17-inch laptops plus accessories. The smaller of the two is ideal for day trips, while the larger can fit shoes and overnight accessories when necessary.

Pricing and Availability:
Small: $249. Dimensions: 14.5″ x 10.5″ x 4″. Weight: 1.95 lbs.
Large: $279. Dimensions: 17″ x 11.5″ x 5″. Weight: 2.95 lbs.

The Bolt is offered in black ballistic nylon or tan waxed cotton canvas base. Accents and trim in full-grain, vegetable-tanned, black, chocolate or grizzly leather. The bag includes two handles and a detachable shoulder strap with a removable shoulder pad. The Bolt is made to order within five business days of order placement. Shipping begins January 20, 2015.

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Bolt Briefcase:
http://www.sfbags.com/products/bolt-briefcase

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