The Air Caddy is, by design, intended to be pulled from the Air Porter- It fits perfectly in the front pocket beneath the flap- and placed into the seat back pocket on the plane.
For example, on a recent trip, I rolled through the airport with everything I needed in the Air Porter. My 13” MacBook Pro was in the laptop sleeve. My paperwork was in the zippered pocket beneath the bag’s flap. My over-the-ear headphones were in the main compartment of the bag along with medication that I didn’t want to risk being lost in checked baggage. I also slipped my “Go-Pouch” into the main pocket. (My “Go-Pouch” is a discontinued Waterfield pouch similar to their Gear Pouch that holds some cables, a wall adapter, and an external backup battery. I take it pretty much everywhere with me.)
My iPad Pro, my noise-canceling in-ear headphones, my Apple Pencil and a few other assorted items were also in it. When I got onto the plane, I pulled the Air Caddy out of the bag and slipped it into the seat pocket in front of me. I placed the Air Porter beneath the seat. Because the Air Porter sits upright, it left plenty of room for my feet. For most of the trip, the items in the Air Caddy were all I needed. At one point, however, I wanted the over-the-ear headphones (the in-ear had started to bother me) and my laptop. So I pulled them out for a bit. Then, before we landed, I put the headphones, the laptop and there Air Caddy back into the bag. When it came time to deplane, I didn’t have to worry about whether or not I had left anything on the plane.
Optimize legroom. Keep essentials close by. The Air Porter with Air Caddy helps travelers stay productive and comfortable at 35,000 feet. Designed with input from customers who fly a lot, the feature-rich Air Porter is designed to fit under the seat, and the Air Caddy fits behind the seat back pocket for easy access.
Where Waterfield Got It Wrong
Waterfield set out to make a great travel bag and … mission accomplished. Whether you only get the Air Porter or you get the Air Porter in combination with the Air Caddy, you are sure to appreciate the design, the craftsmanship and, most importantly, the functionality of this Waterfield offering; both are great for travel. I do, however, think Waterfield may have misstepped when they position the Air Porter as a travel bag. It is, after all, a fantastic bag for day to day use. It holds plenty without becoming unwieldy. It has a decent amount organization, it is built to exacting standards, and it looks pretty great. In other words, despite how WaterField is marketing them, the Air Porter and Air Caddy are not just for travel.
I’ll say it again: Despite how WaterField is marketing them, the Air Porter and Air Caddy are not just for travel.
That’s why I think this product page…
Should look like this…
At $379, the Air Porter and Air Caddy are pricey but, as I have stated previously, Waterfield bags are an investment. You’ll love carrying it from day one, and it will only get better with time. Check it out here.
Source: Manufacturer supplied review samples of the Air Porter and Air Caddy
What I Like: Amazing quality; Offers just enough organization; Fantastic for use while traveling; Works equally well day-to-day; Can be carried by handles or using the included shoulder strap; TSA compliant; Laptop compartment is padded and offers access to charging while in the bag; Two water bottle pockets; Magnets hold flap down; Looks great
What Needs Improvement: Pricey; Waterfield positions this as a travel product, but it is equally awesome for day-to-day use
