Waterfield Designs Cargo Bag

Obviously the brief case is a no-no, and the satchel bag while useful isn't always practical. So what options are you left with? Well if you're savvy enough to know what the Aeron and Ypsilon are, then you should be paying close attention to a small company based out of San Francisco called Waterfield Designs.

The company was started by Gary Waterfield, a former bicycle courier. His most noteable creation, the Cargo bag illustrates many of the features you might expect to see zipping past you and through a red light on any given work day in the city.

747 Buckle

The Waterfield Cargo is manufactured from super abuse-resistant materials like ballistic nylon, and Indium (an industrial wall covering) to provide even the most reckless dot.comer with years of faithful service. While longevity is nice, the most impressive component on the bag is a shiny aluminum seat buckle from a 747. Apart from looking devilishly unique with an airplane seat buckle for a clasp, it does serve a very useful purpose.

Unlike many bags which rely on plastic clips that require two hands to open or lock, the 747 airplane seat buckle can be opened or closed with one hand behind the back - literally. Personally, I like the satisfying 'clink' sound it makes when you lock up the bag, but that's just me.

Ample Storage Space

Storage space is the hallmark of any well designed bag, and the Waterfield Cargo doesn't just look the part. The bag is chopped up into three main components and can hold an amazing amount of techno-gadgits. Those three main sections are; the outer flap (also known as the "Quick access pocket"), the cargo pocket & inner compartment and lastly the newspaper pocket.