Booq’s (www/booqbags.com) US$195 Boa saddle bag boasts a utilitarian design, lightweight materials, genuine leather accents and a laptop compartment that can carry a MacBook Pro or PC up to 15.6 inches.

If you travel, you know how quickly briefs fill up with documents, chargers and other gadgets. The Boa saddle was designed to maintain a mid-sized profile, but provide an interior that offers a huge amount of storage space. The Boa saddle isis 10% lighter than its Boa brief counterpart.

The main compartment offers enough storage to transport books, folders, documents, or a water bottle. An interior zippered pocket and numerous slip pockets keep accessories organized, and the soft touch, water resistant herringbone lining ensures items inside are protected. The Boa saddle’s padded laptop compartment keeps a 15-inch laptop safe from moisture and accidental scratches.

Outside, the Boa saddle features a weatherproof ballistic nylon material, genuine leather handles, a luggage trolley pass-through and a removable shoulder strap complete with custom lightweight aluminium shoulder strap buckle. Exterior storage includes one front zippered pocket, one large back pocket, and a detachable key ring.

Each Boa saddle features a five-year warranty and unique Terralinq serial number, a service provided by booq designed to help owners recover lost bags.