WaterField Designs Celebrates 18th Year with Signature Cargo Bag Facelift
WaterField Designs, to celebrate its 18th successful year in business, has announced a modern update to its quintessential messenger-briefcase the Cargo bag. Initially designed to blend the benefits of his bicycle messenger bag with the functionality of a briefcase as he moved into a more professional setting, owner Gary Waterfield’s now upgraded Cargo reflects a culmination of 18 years of customer feedback: it is streamlined into one ideal size, more functional with new modern features, and more attractive looking than ever. WaterField Designs has been designing and manufacturing custom laptop sleeves, bags, and cases for digital gear in its San Francisco studio since 1998.
“As a bike messenger, I lived out of my bag, but when I started an office job, I needed the versatility of a messenger bagbut one with more functionalityso I created the Cargo. Even after all this time, our first bag is still one of our best selling,” reminisces Gary Waterfield. “We’ve both been here now for 18 years, but unlike me, the Cargo is getting a handsome new facelift. Its now more functional and beautiful than ever.”
The new Cargo retains the spirit of the original and improves on its looks and functionality. The authentic paragliding closure is now smoothly integrated with a seamless, leather flap for a cleaner look to match a simplified body shape and design. Upgraded features enhance the functionality of an already astoundingly-practical bag.
New features:
- A padded laptop compartment that fits up to a 15-inch MacBook is now built into the main compartment increasing the bags usability and decreasing its overall weight.
- A padded iPad compartment (fits up to iPad Pro 13-inch) is built onto the front of the laptop compartment.
- A suitcase slot, located on a rear, deep newspaper pocket, slips over rolling suitcase handles to make trips through airports more convenient.
- New waterproof zippers on the front flap and main compartment help further weather-proof the Cargo.
- A secret phone pocket (fits up to iPhone 6+ size), located inside the front flap zippered pocket, keeps phones accessible and safe.
- A new ideal sizelarge enough for a 15-inch MacBook, deep enough for a large water bottle, but streamlined to make it light and svelte.
Vintage features retained:
- Main compartment accessible from top zipper so no need to open flap to get insidemuch easier access than standard messenger bags
- Premium materials: a supple leather flap combined with rugged ballistic nylon for a bag built to last
- Two-inch wide, comfortable shoulder strap, easily adjustable so can be worn over shoulder or cross body
- Soft leather-topped shoulder pad with more surface area and grippy underside to keep bag planted on shoulder
- Gold, water-resistant liner inside main compartment and pockets enhances interior visibility
- Two balanced carry handles wrapped in soft, black leather
- Two deep interior pockets and pen pockets for organizing accessories, personal items
“Just as when I first created the bag, the newly refreshed Cargo fits my life perfectly,” Waterfield reflects, “It comfortably carries my laptop, my water bottle, my Bose headphones, all my cords and adapters, and my personal necessities, all while projecting a handsome, professional vibe.”
The Cargo: Price $349
Pre-order now. Shipping begins April 14, 2016
Colors: Full-grain leather flap in grizzly or black over a black ballistic nylon base.
Dimensions: 12 x 16.5 x 4 inches.
Product page:
https://www.sfbags.com/products/cargo-laptop-bag
Source: Waterfield Design
