{"id":88891,"date":"2020-10-14T14:04:13","date_gmt":"2020-10-14T11:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/waterfields-slim-180-tech-folio-will-convert-messenger-bag-haters\/"},"modified":"2020-10-14T14:04:13","modified_gmt":"2020-10-14T11:04:13","slug":"waterfields-slim-180-tech-folio-will-convert-messenger-bag-haters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/waterfields-slim-180-tech-folio-will-convert-messenger-bag-haters\/","title":{"rendered":"#WaterField\u2019s slim $180 Tech Folio will convert messenger bag haters"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ed90f94ec5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2ed90f94ec5\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/waterfields-slim-180-tech-folio-will-convert-messenger-bag-haters\/#Design\" >Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/waterfields-slim-180-tech-folio-will-convert-messenger-bag-haters\/#Features\" >Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/waterfields-slim-180-tech-folio-will-convert-messenger-bag-haters\/#Using_the_Tech_Folio\" >Using the Tech Folio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/waterfields-slim-180-tech-folio-will-convert-messenger-bag-haters\/#Who_is_the_Tech_Folio_for\" >Who is the Tech Folio for?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#WaterField\u2019s slim $180 Tech Folio will convert messenger bag haters<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n                                I\u2019ve never fully got on board with the idea of a laptop sleeve \u2013 you know, those envelopes that you can slide your laptop into and carry just that. It has no handles, offers little protection, and doesn\u2019t have room for anything else. That\u2019s a difficult trade-off for sleekness, and so I grudgingly lug around a larger messenger bag.<\/p>\n<p>San Francisco\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sfbags.com\/\">WaterField Designs<\/a> might have just hit on the best of both worlds. Its new <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sfbags.com\/collections\/folios\/products\/tech-folio-16-inch\">Tech Folio<\/a> fits most laptops up to 16 inches, as well as a bunch of accessories, and can be carried in hand or on your person with a comfy strap \u2014 all while maintaining a slim, discreet profile.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Design\"><\/span>Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>WaterField\u2019s design language features materials like full grain leather and waxed canvas that weather naturally and develop their own distinctive patinas. After owning several pieces of luggage made of common synthetic fabrics, I\u2019m glad to see options like these which can age gracefully.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1323315 lazy\" alt=\"Unlike many messenger bags, the Tech Folio maintains a slim profile\" width=\"1333\" height=\"2000\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1333px) 100vw, 1333px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0505-Unlike-many-messenger-bags-the-Tech-Folio-maintains-a-slim-profile.jpg\" data-lazy=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0505-Unlike-many-messenger-bags-the-Tech-Folio-maintains-a-slim-profile.jpg 1333w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0505-Unlike-many-messenger-bags-the-Tech-Folio-maintains-a-slim-profile-140x210.jpg 140w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0505-Unlike-many-messenger-bags-the-Tech-Folio-maintains-a-slim-profile-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0505-Unlike-many-messenger-bags-the-Tech-Folio-maintains-a-slim-profile-90x135.jpg 90w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0505-Unlike-many-messenger-bags-the-Tech-Folio-maintains-a-slim-profile-796x1194.jpg 796w\"\/><figcaption>Credit: Abhimanyu Ghoshal \/ TNW<\/figcaption><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/plugged\/2020\/10\/14\/waterfields-slim-180-tech-folio-will-convert-messenger-bag-haters\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2020%2F10%2F14%2Fwaterfields-slim-180-tech-folio-will-convert-messenger-bag-haters%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Unlike many messenger bags, the Tech Folio maintains a slim profile\" data-title=\"Share Unlike many messenger bags, the Tech Folio maintains a slim profile on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Unlike many messenger bags, the Tech Folio maintains a slim profile on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Unlike many messenger bags, the Tech Folio maintains a slim profile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With that in mind, I asked WaterField to send over the brown waxed canvas option with chocolate leather and black hardware; you can also opt for black ballistic nylon with leather accents. I love how this looks sophisticated, yet rugged thanks to the prominently textured materials.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Features\"><\/span>Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Tech Folio looks deceptively slim; it\u2019s actually roomy enough to fit a 16-inch MacBook Pro, as well as its charger and several other accessories and stationery.<\/p>\n<p>As I mentioned before, that\u2019s been my gripe with sleeves and small bags. Sure, most modern laptops can last a whole workday and let you leave your charger at home, but I hate having to multitask without a mouse. I also carry other gear like headphones and external hard drives when I <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a>, and I\u2019m h<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>y to report you can fit a bunch of small items like these in the front pocket.<\/p>\n<p>Like WaterField\u2019s other bags, the Tech Folio features a bright gold-orange interior liner that makes it easy to spot your gear easily as soon as you open the two compartments.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1323319 lazy\" alt=\"The Tech Folio's front compartment can store small gadgets like earbuds and a Kindle, or even your laptop's charging brick\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1093\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0526-The-Tech-Folios-front-compartment-can-store-small-gadgets-like-earbuds-and-a-Kindle-or-even-your-laptops-charging-brick.jpg\" data-lazy=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0526-The-Tech-Folios-front-compartment-can-store-small-gadgets-like-earbuds-and-a-Kindle-or-even-your-laptops-charging-brick.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0526-The-Tech-Folios-front-compartment-can-store-small-gadgets-like-earbuds-and-a-Kindle-or-even-your-laptops-charging-brick-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0526-The-Tech-Folios-front-compartment-can-store-small-gadgets-like-earbuds-and-a-Kindle-or-even-your-laptops-charging-brick-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0526-The-Tech-Folios-front-compartment-can-store-small-gadgets-like-earbuds-and-a-Kindle-or-even-your-laptops-charging-brick-203x135.jpg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0526-The-Tech-Folios-front-compartment-can-store-small-gadgets-like-earbuds-and-a-Kindle-or-even-your-laptops-charging-brick-796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0526-The-Tech-Folios-front-compartment-can-store-small-gadgets-like-earbuds-and-a-Kindle-or-even-your-laptops-charging-brick-1592x1061.jpg 1592w\"\/><figcaption>Credit: Abhimanyu Ghoshal \/ TNW<\/figcaption><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/plugged\/2020\/10\/14\/waterfields-slim-180-tech-folio-will-convert-messenger-bag-haters\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2020%2F10%2F14%2Fwaterfields-slim-180-tech-folio-will-convert-messenger-bag-haters%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The Tech Folio\u2019s front compartment can store small gadgets like earbuds and a Kindle, or even your laptop\u2019s charging brick\" data-title=\"Share The Tech Folio\u2019s front compartment can store small gadgets like earbuds and a Kindle, or even your laptop\u2019s charging brick on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The Tech Folio\u2019s front compartment can store small gadgets like earbuds and a Kindle, or even your laptop\u2019s charging brick on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>The Tech Folio\u2019s front compartment can store small gadgets like earbuds and a Kindle, or even your laptop\u2019s charging brick<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>There are several little pockets in both compartments to hold your stuff in place \u2014 pens, flash drives, and cables, for example. The main compartment, which opens flat for easy packing and unpacking, has a padded laptop pocket, large mesh pockets so you can see what\u2019s stashed inside, and a couple of padded pockets for delicate items you don\u2019t want scratched up.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1323320 lazy\" alt=\"The Tech Folio's main compartment has mesh pockets so you can see where your smaller items are\" width=\"1640\" height=\"818\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0551-The-Tech-Folios-main-compartment-has-mesh-pockets-so-you-can-see-where-your-smaller-items-are.jpg\" data-lazy=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0551-The-Tech-Folios-main-compartment-has-mesh-pockets-so-you-can-see-where-your-smaller-items-are.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0551-The-Tech-Folios-main-compartment-has-mesh-pockets-so-you-can-see-where-your-smaller-items-are-280x140.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0551-The-Tech-Folios-main-compartment-has-mesh-pockets-so-you-can-see-where-your-smaller-items-are-540x270.jpg 540w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0551-The-Tech-Folios-main-compartment-has-mesh-pockets-so-you-can-see-where-your-smaller-items-are-270x135.jpg 270w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0551-The-Tech-Folios-main-compartment-has-mesh-pockets-so-you-can-see-where-your-smaller-items-are-796x397.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0551-The-Tech-Folios-main-compartment-has-mesh-pockets-so-you-can-see-where-your-smaller-items-are-1592x794.jpg 1592w\"\/><figcaption>Credit: Abhimanyu Ghoshal \/ TNW<\/figcaption><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/plugged\/2020\/10\/14\/waterfields-slim-180-tech-folio-will-convert-messenger-bag-haters\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2020%2F10%2F14%2Fwaterfields-slim-180-tech-folio-will-convert-messenger-bag-haters%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The Tech Folio\u2019s main compartment has mesh pockets so you can see where your smaller items are\" data-title=\"Share The Tech Folio\u2019s main compartment has mesh pockets so you can see where your smaller items are on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The Tech Folio\u2019s main compartment has mesh pockets so you can see where your smaller items are on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>The Tech Folio\u2019s main compartment has mesh pockets so you can see where your smaller items are<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I had little trouble packing enough gear for a full day\u2019s work, including an HP Envy 15 and its paperback-sized power brick, wireless earbuds, a USB-C cable to juice up my phone. And although there isn\u2019t a dedicated pocket for it, I was fine stashing my iPad Air with a front cover on it in the main compartment along with the laptop.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_the_Tech_Folio\"><\/span>Using the Tech Folio<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s rather strange reviewing a bag when you can\u2019t go anywhere. Thanks, coronavirus. Still, I do visit family and a couple of friends occasionally, and work out of their homes \u2014 and those little outings will have to make do in replicating commutes to my co-working space.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1323321 lazy\" alt=\"The interiors include well padded pockets and a bright liner that makes it easy to spot small items\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1093\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0560-The-interiors-include-well-padded-pockets-and-a-bright-liner-that-makes-it-easy-to-spot-small-items.jpg\" data-lazy=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0560-The-interiors-include-well-padded-pockets-and-a-bright-liner-that-makes-it-easy-to-spot-small-items.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0560-The-interiors-include-well-padded-pockets-and-a-bright-liner-that-makes-it-easy-to-spot-small-items-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0560-The-interiors-include-well-padded-pockets-and-a-bright-liner-that-makes-it-easy-to-spot-small-items-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0560-The-interiors-include-well-padded-pockets-and-a-bright-liner-that-makes-it-easy-to-spot-small-items-203x135.jpg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0560-The-interiors-include-well-padded-pockets-and-a-bright-liner-that-makes-it-easy-to-spot-small-items-796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0560-The-interiors-include-well-padded-pockets-and-a-bright-liner-that-makes-it-easy-to-spot-small-items-1592x1061.jpg 1592w\"\/><figcaption>Credit: Abhimanyu Ghoshal \/ TNW<\/figcaption><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/plugged\/2020\/10\/14\/waterfields-slim-180-tech-folio-will-convert-messenger-bag-haters\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2020%2F10%2F14%2Fwaterfields-slim-180-tech-folio-will-convert-messenger-bag-haters%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The interiors include well padded pockets and a bright liner that makes it easy to spot small items\" data-title=\"Share The interiors include well padded pockets and a bright liner that makes it easy to spot small items on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The interiors include well padded pockets and a bright liner that makes it easy to spot small items on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>The interiors include well padded pockets and a bright liner that makes it easy to spot small items<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Tech Folio works great in this regard; I don\u2019t have to leave anything I actually need behind at home, and I\u2019m glad to be able to carry my stuff in a sleek, grown-up bag. The shoulder strap has soft padding that makes it easy to wear across my chest, and I like the option of ditching the entire strap if I\u2019m taking a cab and can simply carry the Folio with its grab handle. And not that I have any flights to catch soon, but if I did, I could slip the Folio\u2019s passthrough strap over my suitcase\u2019s trolley handle and drop the weight off my shoulder.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_the_Tech_Folio_for\"><\/span>Who is the Tech Folio for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Tech Folio is really a gear case disguised as a bag, and its clever design allows it to work well in a variety of situations, whether you\u2019re traveling, commuting, or just storing your gadgets carefully.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1323322 lazy\" alt=\"The Tech Folio features high quality hardware and materials throughout the bag\" width=\"1640\" height=\"1093\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1640px) 100vw, 1640px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0570-The-Tech-Folio-features-high-quality-hardware-and-materials-throughout-the-bag.jpg\" data-lazy=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0570-The-Tech-Folio-features-high-quality-hardware-and-materials-throughout-the-bag.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0570-The-Tech-Folio-features-high-quality-hardware-and-materials-throughout-the-bag-280x187.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0570-The-Tech-Folio-features-high-quality-hardware-and-materials-throughout-the-bag-405x270.jpg 405w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0570-The-Tech-Folio-features-high-quality-hardware-and-materials-throughout-the-bag-203x135.jpg 203w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0570-The-Tech-Folio-features-high-quality-hardware-and-materials-throughout-the-bag-796x531.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/10\/IMG_0570-The-Tech-Folio-features-high-quality-hardware-and-materials-throughout-the-bag-1592x1061.jpg 1592w\"\/><figcaption>Credit: Abhimanyu Ghoshal \/ TNW<\/figcaption><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/plugged\/2020\/10\/14\/waterfields-slim-180-tech-folio-will-convert-messenger-bag-haters\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2020%2F10%2F14%2Fwaterfields-slim-180-tech-folio-will-convert-messenger-bag-haters%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The Tech Folio features high quality hardware and materials throughout the bag\" data-title=\"Share The Tech Folio features high quality hardware and materials throughout the bag on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The Tech Folio features high quality hardware and materials throughout the bag on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>The Tech Folio features high quality hardware and materials throughout the bag<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s also a tasteful design that thankfully doesn\u2019t scream \u2018tech.\u2019 The Folio is discreet enough to not draw too much attention, but there are also neat details to appreciate when you get a closer look. And with its slim profile, it brings most of the benefits of a practical messenger bag, without all the bulk.<\/p>\n<p>At $180, the Tech Folio isn\u2019t cheap. But for that price, you get premium materials, and excellent construction and finish in a Made-in-America product. If you\u2019ve tried other popular backpacks and messenger bags and haven\u2019t liked their looks or construction \u2014 like the ones favored by <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/wirecutter\/reviews\/our-favorite-messenger-bags\/\">The Wirecutter<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nymag.com\/strategist\/article\/best-messenger-bags-for-men.html\">The Strategist<\/a> \u2014 this is certainly worth a look.<\/p>\n<p>Find the Tech Folio over <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sfbags.com\/collections\/folios\/products\/tech-folio-16-inch\">on WaterField Designs\u2019 site at $179<\/a>. The company also makes two smaller (and cheaper) models suitable for devices measuring <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sfbags.com\/products\/tech-folio-gear-case\">up to 11 inches<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sfbags.com\/products\/tech-folio-plus\">and 13 inches<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><i>For more gear, gadget, and hardware <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> and reviews, follow Plugged on<br \/>\n            <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/plugged\">Twitter<\/a> and<br \/>\n            <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/flipboard.com\/@thenextweb\/plugged-54nihknvy\">Flipboard<\/a>.<br \/>\n            <\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-post-pubDate\">\n                                    Published October 14, 2020 \u2014 11:04 UTC\n                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script data-src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;appId=378011798897423&amp;version=v2.6\" id=\"socialSrcFacebook\" type=\"text\/template\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For forums sites go to <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/forum.buradabiliyorum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Forum.BuradaBiliyorum.Com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you want to read more like this article, you can visit our <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Technology category.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/plugged\/2020\/10\/14\/waterfields-slim-180-tech-folio-will-convert-messenger-bag-haters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;#WaterField\u2019s slim $180 Tech Folio will convert messenger bag haters&#8221; I\u2019ve never fully got on board with the idea of a laptop sleeve \u2013 you know, those envelopes that you can slide your laptop into and carry just that. It has no handles, offers little protection, and doesn\u2019t have room for anything else. 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