Name: Bolt Backpack
Brand: WaterField Designs
Price: 369.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.9 (278 reviews)

Bolt Laptop Backpack

Bolt Backpack for Work or Travel

Sturdy full-grain leather bottom. Plenty of organizational pockets.

Bolt Backpack overnight gear

TSA-friendly for business travel

Secret zippered pocket for private documents

Spacious interior for work items and after-work gear

Built-in padded pocket for laptop and iPad

Bolt Backpack

Super comfortable straps and padded back mesh

Slips onto luggage handle

See more User Reviews below

Waxed Canvas with Chocolate Leather

Ballistic Nylon with Chocolate Leather

Ballistic Nylon with Black Leather

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Pre-Order Open Now

Good news! We’re able to squeeze a small production run of the Bolt Backpack, so now’s the time to place your order!

We’ll take orders until the 60 units are sold. Shipping will be in November

The flexible Bolt accommodates both tech gear and travel essentials for work-to-weekend activities. An easy-access laptop compartment speeds up airport security and thoughtful pockets keep your backpack organized.

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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 Ballistic nylon or brown waxed canvas
Premium full-grain leather accents
More details here

Dimensions & Weight:

One size:

31.75 L x 13.34 W x 40.64 H cm; 1.45 kg

FEATURES

Leather-lined comfortable grab handle.
Spacious, gold-lined interior for visibility.
Ergonomically-designed straps distribute weight evenly.
Front zippered pocket with rain-guard flap for documents.
Two additional front pockets with leather tabs and magnetic closures.
Two exterior side pockets for water bottle or other quick-access items.
Two open-topped, interior hand pockets for storing chargers, cords, pens, etc.
Thick, leather bottom provides structure and enhances water-resistance and longevity.
Anti-sweat mesh cushion also slides over rolling suitcase handle for breezing through airports.
Two padded compartments - one for laptop, one for tablet - both easily accessible through a separate waterproof zipper for easy access at airport security.
OPTIONAL: Martexin Original Wax can be used to touch-up and and freshen the wax on your bag.

The Bolt Backpack is part of the Bolt Collection of bags.

SHIPPING

Domestic: Flat rate 2-day shipping. Details.
International: 4-5 business day delivery. Country duty/tax calculated at Checkout. Details.

Nice Adult Backpack

Makes for a great adult-looking backpack, especially at my (very) business casual job at a manufacturing plant. I was tired of slugging a messenger bag through the airport with a five-lb laptop and whatever other gadgets are with me at the time, and this has been a good fit so far. Holds my Thinkpad L420 tank in the main laptop compartment and a Surface Pro 4 in the auxiliary without issue... the L420 is a tight fit if you have a nine-cell battery but a six-cell makes it slip in with ease. My only complaint is that the front pockets are too small, in that I have average guy hands and yet I find myself needing to make sure my hand is mostly flat before I reach for anything in there; they also hold less than what I was expecting. The zippered compartment right behind makes up for the lack of storage. Got the ballistic w/ chocolate leather.

Super but..

I miss a dividing wall betseen the two zippers. One for notebook and computer stuff and the other for whatever…

awesome bag!!!

been waiting for this!!! i always held off buying the first backpack because i knew it wouldnt hold all the stuff i needed for school. but this one does!!! i can fit 4 textbooks, notebooks, computer, iPad, lunch, drink bottles, wallet, umbrella, random little stuff and it stays the same shape :D great waterproof zippers, everything feels great and looks amazing, i absolutely love waxed canvas. the magnetic closures are surprisingly strong. I LOVE MY NEW BAG!!!!

Awesome backpack!!!

Lightweight, everything has a place, love the light color lining,slips on the travel bag handle with ease, easy on/off your back and carries into the boardroom by the handle professionally. My search for a bag that works for business, travel and casual is over. I found "it" with my black on black new bolt backpack.

Great Present

This was a birthday present to my son. He told me that he loved it so much that it had replaced his work bag.

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This Backpack Traveled Over 100,000 Miles With Me

Tech.Co - November 15, 2017

”The Bolt Backpack offers the perfect combination of durability, well thought-out function, and style. This product is also made in America with care, and it shows.”

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Waterfield Designs Bolt Backpack review: High quality professional backpack made in the US

ZDNet - July 28, 2017

”Millions carry items to and from work in backpacks every single day and it may be one of the most used bags you own. Waterfield makes all of its bags in San Francisco and they are built to last for years.”

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Built to Last: Bolt Backpack by Waterfield

MacDirectory - June, 2017

”The Bolt is intended for travelers or anyone who tends to be away from their home all day and needs to be prepared for any situation.”

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Waterfield backpacks are an expensively acquired taste

The Verge - April 7, 2017

”The Staad and Bolt backpacks from Waterfield Designs are pricey and peculiar, but ultimately worth it”

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THE WATERFIELD BOLT BACKPACK REVIEW

MacSparky - September 29, 2016

”If you carry a lot of gear or are looking to use a backpack for travel, you should probably step up to the Bolt.”

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Carry Your Apple Devices in Style With the Bolt Backpack From WaterField Designs

AppAdvice - September 23, 2016

”The Bolt is something I can see carrying for years and holding up wonderfully. And that’s more than I can say for other backpacks.”

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WaterField Designs Bolt backpack review

The Gadgeteer - September 13, 2016

”Waterfield has made a backpack that can easily fit into just about any lifestyle, whether it’s corporate, weekend or—dare I say it?—hipster. The Bolt is stylish without showing off, rugged yet classic looking and quite comfortable to lug about.”

SIZE GUIDE

The Bolt Backpack has a built-in padded laptop pocket and a built-in padded tablet pocket:

Laptop pocket fits laptops up to 15" x 10":
- 14" MacBook Pro
- 16" MacBook Pro
- 13" MacBook Air
- 15'' MacBook Air
- Similarly sized laptops
Tablet pocket fits tablets up to 13" x 9":
- 13'' iPad Pro M4 with Magic Keyboard
- 12.9" iPad Pro with Magic Keyboard
- 11" iPad Pro M4 with Magic Keyboard
- 11" iPad Air with Magic Keyboard
- Similarly sized tablets
Customer-vetted Devices - From Customer Reviews:
- Dell XPS 15 fits in Laptop Padded Sleeve (William T., Torrance, US)
- Surface Laptop 5 (13.5" & 15")
- Lenovo X1 Carbon
- Surface Pro 9 with Type Cover

NOTE: The water bottle pocket can hold up to 2.75" diameter (6.98 cm) water bottles.

HOLDS MORE THAN YOU THINK

Roomy interior holds a surprising amount of items. Pack it for an overnight business trip, taking around campus, or your daily work routine.

"It's one of those bags where I can always fit one more thing." - John, Morgan Hill, US

EDITORS' PICK

Not only is the Bolt Backpack a favorite with customers, it's also a favorite with Editors.

Introduced in 2016, the Bolt instantly became a hot seller. Business travelers liked its capacity and external pockets with hidden closures to keep frequently-accessed items (wallets, IDs, passports) secured. The Bolt's classic design will look as handsome years from now as it does today.

HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR LEATHER

The full grain leather on your Bolt backpack will develop its own beautiful patina over time without you having to do anything to it. We recommend this approach. However, if you want to freshen it up a bit, you can apply a leather conditioner, a bit of wax, or mink oil to it.

Be sure to test on a not-so-obvious spot first; some waxes may alter the look of the leather.

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.

You can get Martexin Original Wax here.

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.