X-Air Duffel fits most airlines' carry-on requirements
X-Air Duffel fits most airlines' carry-on requirements
Also in Waxed Canvas
Also in Waxed Canvas
Three separate compartments for tech gear, clothes, and essential items
Three separate compartments for tech gear, clothes, and essential items
Rear laptop compartment
Rear laptop compartment
Back compartment holds your laptop
Back compartment holds your laptop
Allows in-case charging
Allows in-case charging
Front compartment has plenty of organizational pockets
Front compartment has plenty of organizational pockets
Middle compartment for clothes
Middle compartment for clothes
Frequently-accessed items go in the top pocket
Frequently-accessed items go in the top pocket
Full open top for easy packing
Full open top for easy packing
Double zipper pulls can be secured with small lock (not included)
Double zipper pulls can be secured with small lock (not included)
Expandable side water bottle pocket
Expandable side water bottle pocket
Increase your comfort with a sternum strap and a waist strap
Increase your comfort with a sternum strap and a waist strap
Side handles on right and left sides
Side handles on right and left sides
Expandable water bottle pocket
Expandable water bottle pocket
Sternum strap can be adjusted up/down and short/long
Sternum strap can be adjusted up/down and short/long
Back mesh slides through suitcase handles.
Back mesh slides through suitcase handles.
Hip strap
Hip strap
Tuck away loose straps for an always-neat profile
Tuck away loose straps for an always-neat profile
Fits horizontally on top of luggage handles
Fits horizontally on top of luggage handles
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OPTIONAL: Air Caddy (sold separately)
OPTIONAL: Air Caddy (sold separately)
Available in four colorways
Available in four colorways
NEW Waxed Canvas
NEW Waxed Canvas
Deep Blue
Deep Blue
Slate
Slate
Olive Green
Olive Green
Black
Black

X-Air Backpack

 

Now available in waxed canvas


Avoid the hassles of checking in luggage with the X-Air Backpack. This smart-looking carry-on fits neatly in the overhead bin, keeping your belongings nearby throughout your journey.  It packs as much as a wheelie suitcase, and includes three compartments to keep tech gear, clothes, and frequently-accessed items organized.  


Made of durable, lightweight, water-resistant X-Pac® textile with full-grain leather accents, the look is modern with a professional-meets-sporty vibe.  It's so light that most of the bag's weight will come from the items you've packed. 


This is from our new X-Air Collection — a line of lightweight, feature-rich bags for people who travel with their tech. 

All our products are crafted locally in our workshop by the most skilled sewing team in San Francisco.


 

Material:

  • X-Pac® VX21, high-performance textile
  • Full-grain leather
  • More details here

 

Dimensions & Weight:

  • One size:
    13.5" (l)  x 9" (w) x 21" (h); 3.6 lbs (2.6 lbs weight stated in video is wrong). 40 Liter Capacity.
    34.29 (l) x 22.86 (w) x 53.34 (h) cm; 1.7 kg
     

 

FEATURES

  • New X-Pac® high-performance textile adds structure to the bag and is waterproof.
  • Waterproof YKK zippers close using two dual custom zipper pulls.
  • Spacious main luggage compartment with two compression straps.
  • Mobile office with integrated TSA-friendly built-in padded laptop sleeve.
  • Pleated front compartment with three large, three small, and two pen pockets.
  • Top pocket with attached key tether.
  • Moisture-wicking mesh on straps and back panel.
  • Ergonomic shoulder straps lined with moisture-wicking mesh padding.
  • Wheeled suitcase passthrough.
  • Leather-wrapped top handle.
  • Nylon side handles for carrying horizontally.
  • Gold, water-resistant liner.
  • Maximizes allowable carry-on size capacity for most airlines.

SHIPPING: 

  • Domestic: Flat rate 2-day shipping. Details.
  • International:4 business day delivery. Country duty/tax calculated at Checkout. Details.
     

Customer Reviews

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Marc H. (Tennessee, United States)
Simply Outstanding

I just returned from a trip using the X-Air Backpack and it performed flawlessly. The material is fantastic and the pack is incredibly lightweight. The internal organization is one of the best I’ve ever used because it’s just what you need without being excessive to the point of not knowing where items are located. The pack is so comfortable and the fact that it stands up when placed on the ground brings a smile to my face. This pack, along with the incredible customer service from Gary and the Waterfield team, is simply outstanding.

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R. (South Carolina, United States)
Incredible. The secret power is the front pleated pocket.

The front pleated pocket is the X-Air Backpack's secret power. Before we get to that, lets talk about the obvious awesomeness. It's light. When the box arrived it felt empty. You have yourself a waterproof bag thanks to the VX21 construction and waterproof YKK zippers. The back office is perfect for most tech needs with 4 gear pockets, 2 pen pockets, padded laptop sleeve, and large pocket for any size iPad or even another sleeved laptop. The main compartment is ample space for a week's worth of clothing for me. Now let's get to what ultimately sold me on the X-Air Backpack. The front pleated pocket is deceptive large without adding bulk to the bag. It has 6 pockets of varying sizes and two pen pockets. Sure, you can put your hoodie or jacket in there, but my primary use for it is as a garage for a smaller EDC backpack. My X-Air goes in the overhead bin and I pull out the smaller backpack for my "under the seat needs" and when I arrive at my destination, my X-Air remains in my room, and I have my EDC backpack for my walkabouts. I love this mothership and shuttlecraft theme.

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Jordán D.O.

Love this design and backpack overall. Price is definitely up there but what you're getting is premium and worth every cent!! It's also built here in the US not somewhere else. So I appreciate that and will comtiue to buy more products from Waterfield!!

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Roy L.

Outstanding product. Insanely functional. Awesomely beautiful.

It does remind me however how much I tend to overpack

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Dennis K. (Connecticut, United States)

Very light weight but flimsy. Does not have the feel of the quality of your other products I have purchased.

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WaterField Designs X-Air Backpack review – the eagle has landed

The Gadgeteer - December 27, 2023

“WaterField Designs is building upon the success of the X-Air Duffel with the new X-Air Backpack, and it may just be your new favorite travel bag.”


SIZE GUIDE

The X-Air Backpack has three sections: a tech compartment for storing tech gear, a rear office for your laptop, and a main compartment for carrying clothes.


 

  1. The padded pocket in the X-Air Backpack rear office fits these devices:

    • 16" MacBook Pro
    • 14" MacBook Pro
    • 13" MacBook Pro
    • 15" MacBook Air
    • 13" MacBook Air
    • 13'' iPad Pro M4 with Magic Keyboard
    • 11'' iPad Pro M4 with Magic Keyboard
    • 12.9" iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard
    • 11" iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard
    • 11" iPad Air with Magic Keyboard
    • Google Pixel Slate
    • Surface Pro 9
    • Surface Pro 7+
    • Surface Laptop 4 (13.5")
    • And other similarly-sized laptops
       

    Note: A WaterField Air Caddy for storing an iPad can fit in the tech compartment (sold separately).

 

WORK FROM ANYWHERE

 

We designed the X-Air Travel Backpack so you can easily get work done while on the road, especially in tight spaces.  Three compartments keep your gear easily accessible: the back for your mobile office, the middle for clothing, and the front for travel essentials. 

The front compartment is highly organized with plenty of pockets to keep your frequently-accessed items nearby. 

 

The rear mobile office compartment has a padded laptop pocket, a tablet pocket, and additional pockets to organize accessories. 

 

 

 

 


 

DETAILS MATTER

 

Keep dangling straps at bay by slipping them onto a discreet strap retainer included specifically for this purpose. 

Your shoulder strap and hip strap can be neatly packed away until they're ready for use. A top leather handle lets you carry the backpack vertically, and two handles on either side lets you carry it horizontally. 

CONVENIENT CLAMSHELL OPENING

 

The luggage compartment of the X-Air Travel Backpack has a clamshell opening, making it very to easy pack and un-pack. The gold liner makes it easy to see, and the adjustable straps keep your packed items in place during transit.

In a pinch, your backpack can also act as a convenient storage compartment for your clothes when your room is tight on space.  
 

DURABLE AND LIGHT

 

We chose the X-Pac® laminate textile for the X-Air Collection because of its durability, water resistance, and light weight. Specifically designed for outdoor and rugged use, this material has an impressive strength-to-weight ratio. 

The X-Pac® adds structure without bulk, making it the perfect material for the X-Air Backpack. The backpack keeps its shape when empty, and the material doesn't add much weight when full. 

 

 

 

 

THE X-AIR COLLECTION

 

Meet the X-Air Collection, a line of lightweight, feature-rich carry-on bags for people who travel with their tech. 

Made from durable, waterproof X-Pac® material, each piece in the collection supports travelers throughout their journey with thoughtful organization for easy access to essentials. 
 


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