Maxwell 16″ Waxed Canvas & Leather Laptop Backpack for Work & Travel

The Maxwell Waxed Canvas & Leather Laptop Backpack is built for professionals, commuters, and travelers who want serious organization without the weight of a traditional all-leather backpack.

Made with rugged waxed canvas and full-grain pull-up buffalo leather accents, the Maxwell combines a dedicated padded laptop and tablet compartment, spacious main storage, multiple front organizer compartments, side storage, and travel-ready features in a distinctive work-and-travel design.

We fit-tested the laptop compartment using our actual 16″ Lenovo laptop measuring approximately 14″ W × 9¾″ H × ⅝″ D, giving you more useful fit information than screen size alone.

Whether you're commuting to the office, boarding a flight, attending meetings, or packing for a weekend trip, the Maxwell helps keep technology, documents, chargers, travel essentials, and smaller accessories separated and easy to reach.

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What Fits Inside

• Laptop — fit tested with our 16″ Lenovo
• Tablet or iPad
• Documents and folders
• Notebook or planner
• Laptop charger and cables
• Phone and small electronics
• Wallet and keys
• Passport and travel documents
• Pens and small accessories
• Everyday work and travel essentials

Laptop screen size alone does not determine fit. Compare your laptop's actual width, height, and thickness with the fit-test dimensions below.

Dedicated Laptop & Tablet Compartment

A separate top-zip padded technology compartment keeps your laptop and tablet away from the rest of your everyday gear.

• Dedicated padded laptop sleeve
• Separate tablet/iPad sleeve
• Retaining strap helps hold the laptop in place
• Fit tested with our 16″ Lenovo laptop measuring approximately 14″ W × 9¾″ H × ⅝″ D

We successfully placed this same Lenovo laptop inside the Maxwell Structured Messenger Bag, Cambridge Leather Backpack, and this Maxwell Backpack during our product fit testing.

Laptop dimensions vary by manufacturer and model. Please compare your device's physical dimensions rather than relying on screen size alone.

Main Compartment & Interior Organization

The spacious main compartment measures approximately:

11½″ W × 4″ D × 15″ H

Inside you'll find additional organization for work, travel, and everyday essentials:

• Interior zippered pocket
• Additional lower storage pocket shown with an iPad for scale
• Additional interior pocket on the opposite side
• Approximately 4″ of main-compartment depth for documents, chargers, notebooks, and other essentials

The wide-opening design makes it easier to see and access your belongings without digging through the backpack.

Front Organization

The Maxwell includes three front zippered compartments, giving smaller essentials their own storage areas instead of requiring everything to go into the main compartment.

The large front organizer compartment includes:

• Elastic-edge storage pocket
• Interior zipper pocket
• Built-in key clip
• Space for smaller work, travel, and everyday accessories

Two additional front zippered compartments provide extra quick-access storage.

Side Storage

A zippered side pocket measures approximately:

4″ W × 6½″ H

The pocket includes interior organization and provides convenient storage for smaller quick-access items.

Why Waxed Canvas & Full-Grain Leather Accents Matter

Waxed canvas gives the Maxwell a durable, structured feel with everyday water resistance while remaining lighter than an equivalent all-leather backpack. With use, the canvas naturally develops variations and character that complement the Maxwell's rugged work-and-travel appearance.

Full-grain pull-up buffalo leather accents reinforce key areas and add structure and a premium finish.

Together, the materials create a backpack that feels substantial and professional without the weight and stiffness of an all-leather design.

Built for Work & Travel

The Maxwell is designed around the way people actually carry their belongings.

The separate laptop compartment helps isolate technology from other items. The main compartment carries documents, chargers, notebooks, and larger essentials. Front organizer compartments keep smaller items accessible, while the trolley sleeve allows the backpack to slide over the handle of rolling luggage.

That makes it especially practical for:

🏢 Office & Work
💻 Laptop Carry
🚆 Daily Commuting
✈️ Business Travel
🧳 Airport Travel
🌎 Everyday Carry & Weekend Trips

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does this backpack fit a 16″ laptop?
A: We successfully fit-tested the padded laptop compartment using our 16″ Lenovo laptop measuring approximately 14″ W × 9¾″ H × ⅝″ D. Laptop dimensions vary considerably by model, so compare your laptop's actual dimensions before ordering.

Q: Does it have a separate tablet compartment?
A: Yes. The top-zip padded technology compartment includes separate storage for a laptop and tablet/iPad.

Q: How large is the main compartment?
A: We measured the main interior at approximately 11½″ W × 4″ D × 15″ H. Because waxed canvas is a flexible material, measurements may vary slightly depending on how the backpack is packed.

Q: How many front compartments does it have?
A: The backpack has three front zippered compartments. The large organizer compartment includes an elastic-edge pocket, interior zipper pocket, and built-in key clip.

Q: Is the backpack made entirely from leather?
A: No. The main body is rugged waxed canvas with full-grain pull-up buffalo leather accents and reinforced details. This combination provides leather character and structure without the weight of an all-leather backpack.

Q: Is waxed canvas waterproof?
A: Waxed canvas is water-resistant, not waterproof. It can help repel light rain and everyday moisture but should not be soaked or submerged.

Q: Is this backpack suitable for business travel?
A: Yes. Its separate laptop compartment, organized interior, multiple quick-access pockets, padded shoulder straps, and built-in trolley sleeve make it particularly well suited to commuting and business travel.

Q: Can I use it as an airline personal item?
A: The backpack is practical for air travel, but personal-item and carry-on requirements vary by airline and sometimes by fare type. Check your airline's current dimensional limits before traveling.

Q: How do I clean the waxed canvas?
A: Wipe it gently with a damp cloth and allow it to air dry. Do not machine wash, soak, dry clean, or use harsh detergents that could affect the wax finish.

Product Specs

External Dimensions: 16″ H × 11″ W × 6″ D
Main Interior: Approx. 11½″ W × 4″ D × 15″ H
Side Zip Pocket: Approx. 4″ W × 6½″ H
Material: Waxed canvas with full-grain pull-up buffalo leather accents
Laptop Storage: Separate padded top-zip laptop compartment
Laptop Fit Test: Successfully tested with a 16″ Lenovo laptop measuring approx. 14″ W × 9¾″ H × ⅝″ D
Tablet Storage: Separate tablet/iPad sleeve
Front Storage: Three front zippered compartments
Travel Feature: Built-in trolley sleeve
Carry Style: Padded backpack straps
Best For: Work, commuting, laptop carry, business travel, airport travel, weekend trips, and everyday carry