Air Porter Backpack
Air Porter Backpack
Multiple pockets keep you organized and ready
Multiple pockets keep you organized and ready
Limited Quantity: Waxed Canvas
Limited Quantity: Waxed Canvas
Fits under seat in front
Fits under seat in front
Sized for personal item carry-on
Sized for personal item carry-on
Structured frame helps distribute weight
Structured frame helps distribute weight
Interior gold lining. Two padded laptop compartments.
Interior gold lining. Two padded laptop compartments.
Roomy interior fits a few day's worth of clothing
Roomy interior fits a few day's worth of clothing
Front top pocket for frequently-accessed items
Front top pocket for frequently-accessed items
Charge your phone while it stays safely in the top pocket
Charge your phone while it stays safely in the top pocket
Side pockets for frequently-accessed items
Side pockets for frequently-accessed items
Second top pocket holds items used inflight
Second top pocket holds items used inflight
Mesh backing. Leather-lined handle.
Mesh backing. Leather-lined handle.
Tuck straps neatly when not in use
Tuck straps neatly when not in use
Full-grain leather panel
Full-grain leather panel
OPTIONAL: Air Caddy for 11-in. iPad (sold separately). Fits in front pocket.
OPTIONAL: Air Caddy for 11-in. iPad (sold separately). Fits in front pocket.
OPTIONAL: Air Caddy fits in the seatback (sold separately $59-$79)
OPTIONAL: Air Caddy fits in the seatback (sold separately $59-$79)
Conveniently access what you'll need inflight
Conveniently access what you'll need inflight
Adjustable sternum strap for stability
Adjustable sternum strap for stability
Water bottle tucks in to for a neat profile
Water bottle tucks in to for a neat profile
Conveniently slides onto luggage handles
Conveniently slides onto luggage handles
Available in three colorways
Available in three colorways
Air Porter Backpack for business & leisure travel
Air Porter Backpack for business & leisure travel
Waxed Canvas
Waxed Canvas
Ballistic Nylon w/ Chocolate Leather
Ballistic Nylon w/ Chocolate Leather
Ballistic Nylon w/ Black Leather
Ballistic Nylon w/ Black Leather
Ballistic Nylon w/ Crimson Leather
Ballistic Nylon w/ Crimson Leather
Air Porter Backpack
Multiple pockets keep you organized and ready
Limited Quantity: Waxed Canvas
Fits under seat in front
Sized for personal item carry-on
Structured frame helps distribute weight
Interior gold lining. Two padded laptop compartments.
Roomy interior fits a few day's worth of clothing
Front top pocket for frequently-accessed items
Charge your phone while it stays safely in the top pocket
Side pockets for frequently-accessed items
Second top pocket holds items used inflight
Mesh backing. Leather-lined handle.
Tuck straps neatly when not in use
Full-grain leather panel
OPTIONAL: Air Caddy for 11-in. iPad (sold separately). Fits in front pocket.
OPTIONAL: Air Caddy fits in the seatback (sold separately $59-$79)
Conveniently access what you'll need inflight
Adjustable sternum strap for stability
Water bottle tucks in to for a neat profile
Conveniently slides onto luggage handles
Available in three colorways
Air Porter Backpack for business & leisure travel
Waxed Canvas
Ballistic Nylon w/ Chocolate Leather
Ballistic Nylon w/ Black Leather
Ballistic Nylon w/ Crimson Leather
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Air Porter Backpack

 

Fits Apple's MacBook Pro & iPad Pro.

The Air Porter Backpack fits the maximum personal-size carry-on requirements of most airlines and fits under the seat in front of you. The two top front pockets are accessible without having to pull out the entire backpack and conveniently store items you'll need during the flight.


From takeoff to touchdown, this backpack will keep you organized everywhere you travel.

 

Does your laptop or tablet fit? Scroll down to see the Size Guide.

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


Material:

  • 1680 Denier black Ballistic nylon
  • Full-grain leather accents
  • More details here

Dimensions & Weight:

  • One size:
    • 12” (l) x 7” (w) x 16.5” (h); 2.95 lbs.
    30.48 (l) x 17.78 (w) x 41.91 (h) cm; 1.32 kg
    Volume: 22 liters

FEATURES

  • Sized to fit the maximum personal-item requirements of most airlines.
  • Made of durable ballistic nylon and full-grain leather to sustain the rough and tumble of travel. 
  • Triple layer of foam on back and bottom distribute the weight for comfort and adds structure.
  • Gold-lined interior holds several days' worth of clothes and two devices in separate padded pockets. 
  • External front pocket fits travel documents and a WaterField Air Caddy (up to 11-inch iPad size).
  • Top external pockets store inflight items and are easy to access when tucked under the seat in front. 
  • Back is padded with moisture-wicking mesh padding.
  • Ergonomic neoprene-padded straps tuck into a back panel when not in use.
  • Rear slot slides onto handles of carry-on luggage.
  • Two deep external side pockets hold water bottle and tech gear. Water bottle pocket extends inward. 
  • Comfortable, leather-lined top handle. 
  • Removable sternum strap is highly adjustable to work with most body types.
  • Custom double zipper pulls can be locked together (lock not included).
  • YKK waterproof zippers.

ADD-ONS

  • Air Caddy for storing inflight entertainment gear. 

The Air Porter Backpack is part of the Air Travel Collection of bags that keep you organized and comfortable from takeoff to touchdown. 

SHIPPING 
  • Domestic: Flat rate 2-day shipping.  Details.
  • International: 2-3 business day delivery. Country duty/tax calculated at Checkout. Details.

Customer Reviews

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Michael M. (California, United States)
Air Porter Back Pack- best bag I’ve had

I have had many different computer backpacks, most of them high end for my MacBook Pros. I have not yet travelled with the Air Porter, but will in three days for the first time. I cleaned out my last bag from Tom Bihn, which I have used for the last five years. Everything from it, my 14 inch MacBook Pro, my 13 inch iPad Pro, magic keyboard case, accessories, Quest 3 (in its WaterField case), Vision Pro (in its WaterField case) all fit perfectly. I have room for cables, chargers, etc). I love how it stands on its own. I am looking forward to being able to remove items from the top compartments, without taking the whole bag out. Really excited about putting through its paces at the airport.

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Ondrej S. (Pardubický kraj, Czechia)
Perfect!

I love my new backpack. It's exactly what I was looking for. Spacious enough and still quite compact size (I was little bit afraid it will be too big). I like it stands on the floor and I could take things out and put them back in very easily. Materials are great. A lot of options to organize things inside - it will just take some time to find my right way :)

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Alexander A. (Stockholm County, Sweden)
Exceptional - just as expected

The Air Porter is the third Waterfield bag I've purchased during the last decade. I still have the other two and use them almost daily - that says something about the quality. The attention to detail is phenomenal, the materials are excellent and the workmanship is second to none. My only gripe is the price, but as the saying goes: "buy quality, cry once".

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John M. (Michigan, United States)
First impressions

Just received this my new bag and so far so good. It seems to be very well made, the design and form function will work well for my upcoming trip. I plan to put two laptops in it (both MacBook Pro 14 inches) along with their chargers, and my AirPods Max headphones. Plus whatever additional tech gear I might need. I think it will do just fine.

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Lewie E. (Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia)
Great bag to fit the Apple Vision Pro

This bag fits my laptop, iPad and Apple Vision Pro. It is nice to have the two pockets on top and the two on the side. I wish there was more organization in the main compartment or another way to access it. I have to pile a lot of stuff on top each other and to get to items in the bottom, I have to remove everything from the bag. Other than that, it is a quality product as I have come to expect from Waterfield. This is my 3rd bag/case I've purchased.

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Waterfield Air Porter Backpack review: I've never traveled so conveniently with my tech before

Windows Central - September 22, 2023

“...the best tech air travel experience I've ever had. It's not entirely perfect, but it's damn near it.”

Windows Central Verdict: 4.5/5 stars

SIZE GUIDE

The Air Porter Backpack meets the maximum allowable personal size item for most airlines. It has two padded compartments for laptops and tablets. These devices can fit in these padded pockets: 
 

  1. Laptop pocket fits laptops up to 15" x 10":
    • 16" MacBook Pro
    • 14" MacBook Pro
    • 13" MacBook Pro
    • NEW 15" MacBook Air
    • 13" MacBook Air
    • Dell XPS 15
    • Surface Laptop 5 (13.5" & 15")
    • Lenovo X1 Carbon
    • and other similarly-sized laptops 
       
  2. Tablet pocket fits tablets up to 13" x 9":
    • 13'' iPad Pro M4 with Magic Keyboard
    • 11'' iPad Pro M4 with Magic Keyboard
    • 12.9" iPad Pro M2 with Magic Keyboard
    • 11" iPad Pro M2 with Magic Keyboard
    • 11" iPad Air with Magic Keyboard
    • Pixel Slate
    • Surface Pro 9
    • and other similarly-sized tablets

NOTE: An optional Air Caddy (for storing an iPad Mini or iPad Air to watch inflight movies) fits in the leather front panel pocket. A larger Air Caddy for 12.9" iPad Pro fits in the main compartment.

UNDERSEAT CONVENIENCE

 

The Air Porter Backpack's two top pockets are designed specifically to give you easy access to the items you'll need during your flight. Once you've stowed your backpack under the seat in front of you, you can leave it as is while you zip open the top pockets to get your earbuds, headset, phone charger, etc. 

 

No need to take your backpack out of its place. Just reach down and grab what you need during the flight. 

COMFORTABLE ON YOUR BACK 

 

To help distribute the weight on your back, we added a triple layer of structural material on the back side and surrounded the Air Porter Backpack with foam padding on the bottom and front. 

 

This framework also helps the backpack stand upright when you set it down. 

TUCK-AWAY STRAPS 

 

Most backpacks leave straps dangling when you're not wearing it on your back. We've designed a slot where you can tuck the straps in so they stay out of the way. It's a small detail that makes it easier to carry the Air Porter Backapck by the handle, and it gives the backpack a cleaner look.  

COMMUNITY-DESIGNED TRAVEL BAGS

 

We love involving customers in community-design projects because their input often leads to entirely new collections. When we set out to design the Next Generation In-flight Carry and the In-flight Personal Item, we ended up with two types of carry-on bags: the Air Porter (stands up underneath an airline seat) and the Air Duffel (personal item carry-on compliant). 

 

Customers wanted a third type of carry-on for longer trips: a backpack. The larger Air Travel Backpack complies with carry-on requirements and can be placed in the overhead bin. The new, smaller Air Porter Backpack complies with airline personal item requirements and can be placed under the seat in front of you.  Both carry tech gear and several days of clothing. 

 

All bags in the Air Travel Collection include special details to make travel comfortable, organized, and more convenient from takeoff to touchdown.  

THE AIR TRAVEL COLLECTION 

 

The bags and accessories in the Air Travel Collection are designed to be carried on board. Some can fit under the seat in front, in the seat back pocket, or in the overhead bin. They meet most airlines' carry-on size requirements so you can avoid checking in luggage.

All have dedicated compartments for holding tech gear so they stay separated from clothes and accessories. The Collection includes the large Air Travel Backpack, the smaller Air Porter Backpack, Air Duffel, Air Porter Brief, and the Air Caddy. 

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