The hybrid nature of the Nintendo Change implies that it is usually an merchandise that finally ends up getting chucked in a rucksack or carried round after we go away dwelling, and, to that finish, we have seen a bunch of carry circumstances and baggage designed to accommodate not simply the console itself, however its numerous equipment and add-ons.
San Fransico-based WaterField Designs has produced a number of Change-focused storage choices, often specializing in a excessive degree of safety twinned with premium supplies and a fashion-conscious look – in addition to a lofty price ticket to match.
The corporate’s newest product, nevertheless, is probably its most far-reaching but; the Tech Folio Backpack is designed to be the alpha and omega of the bag world, providing a stunning array of storage compartments for your entire tech and gaming wants. Is that this the final word bag for a gamer on the go? We have been fortunate sufficient to be despatched a pattern by WaterField and have been placing it by its paces over the previous few days.
The Tech Folio Backpack boasts an unbelievable 11 totally different pockets for your entire devices and doo-dahs, in addition to a essential compartment for storing bigger objects, like your laptop computer or a video games console.
We frequently discover after we go away the home that we won’t resolve which handheld to convey (together with the Change, in fact), so having all of these safe compartments is an actual boon. A lot of them have zippers, which implies you’ll be able to hold issues much more safe – the one concern now we have is that a number of the pockets that are adjoining to at least one one other when the bag is closed lack important padding, and that might imply that delicate objects rub up in opposition to each other in transit. For those who’re cautious with the way you configure your objects, this should not be a problem, nevertheless.
The principle compartment is significantly roomy even if the bag itself does not really feel overly giant. It is simply large enough to retailer the Change dock, for instance, or a bigger merchandise – we managed to suit a Dreamcast arcade stick in there, for instance. Thought has been given to different important objects, akin to a holder inside the primary compartment in your drink bottle.
On the surface, there is a ‘fast entry’ pocket on the entrance of the bag, which is secured by “hidden rare-earth magnets” – that is particularly helpful for objects it’s worthwhile to seize in a rush, however we would be somewhat involved with storing priceless issues in there, as it might be very simple for somebody to succeed in in and take issues while you’re out and about.
It is value noting that, like WaterField’s different merchandise, the Tech Folio Backpack is constructed with high-quality supplies; you’ll be able to select from waterproof 1680 denier ballistic nylon or waxed canvas to accompany the premium full-grain leather-based which is current on all 4 variants of the bag, whereas YKK waterproof zippers are used all through. The sunshine brown leather-based on the pattern we have been despatched is considerably liable to marks and scuffs, nevertheless – so if that bothers you, you then would possibly need to keep away from the ‘Grizzly’ leather-based choice.
To be trustworthy, you’d count on premium supplies when you think about the price of this product: a whopping $379.
WaterField’s merchandise have at all times been on the increased finish of the dimensions, so that is to be anticipated – and the Tech Folio Backpack is without doubt one of the most complete baggage the corporate has ever produced. “I do not know of another skilled backpack with a devoted gear compartment like this that may set up so many equipment,” says firm proprietor Gary Waterfield within the product’s PR supplies. Whereas we would argue that there are rivals on the market which might carry as a lot gear for a lower cost, there is not any denying that this can be a implausible bag for avid gamers and tech lovers on the transfer – in the event you can afford it.
As a number of of the SKUs have offered out already, there appears to be a much bigger marketplace for this than you would possibly assume.