Laptop Base Layer (Waterproof)
Padded protection that doubles as a drybag.
Best For: Remote workers and field photographers who travel with a laptop they can't afford to wet, crush, or scratch.
- Fits 13" to 15.6" laptops - hook-and-loop adjusts to your machine, not a fixed size
- Two modes: fast access or fully waterproof - integrated rolltop drybag liner inside
- Foam padding absorbs bumps - drops, knocks, and pack-toss shocks
- External zipper pocket - chargers, cables, mice — no separate pouch needed
- 420D nylon shell with UTS coating - field-tough, abrasion-resistant
- Hypalon™ + bartack reinforced - the stress points won't tear
- Top carry handle - grab and go between client meetings
- "Best winter travel gear of 2022" — Outside Magazine
*Internal sleeve fits laptops from 33-39.6 cm (13-15.6 in).
Picture this: You're in a coffee shop in Mexico City. The barista trips. A Big Gulp lands on your tote. With a regular laptop sleeve, your MacBook is now firmware-toasted. With this? Roll the drybag liner shut and it doesn't get a drop.
Padded sleeve outside. Drybag inside. - The integrated waterproof liner can be folded over for fast access — or rolled three times and clipped for full rain/spill protection.
For people whose laptop is their livelihood - Designers. Engineers. Photographers. Anyone who can't replace the machine in 48 hours.
The old setup hurt - Bare sleeve in a wet bag means a wet laptop. Hardshell case adds weight and doesn't waterproof. Drybag alone gives zero impact protection.
The new setup - One layer that handles bumps AND water. Hook-and-loop closure means the same sleeve fits a 13" Air or a 16" Pro.
REAL QUESTIONS FROM REAL TRAVELERS
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"Is it actually waterproof?" "What if it tears?" "Can I use it as a standalone bag?" |
ABOUT MATADOR
Matador® - Designed in Boulder, CO
Started in 2014 by two designers tired of travel gear that didn't work. They build equipment that solves problems you didn't know you had.
THE NUMBERS
| Fits | 13" to 15.6" laptops (33-39.6 cm) - adjustable hook-and-loop closure |
| Waterproofing |
Integrated rolltop drybag liner Roll 3+ times for full waterproof; fold once for fast access |
| Padding | Closed-cell foam - absorbs everyday bumps and drops |
| Shell |
420D nylon with UTS coating Hypalon™ + bartack reinforced stress points |
| External pocket | Powermesh zipper pocket for chargers and accessories |
| Awards / Trust | "Best Winter Travel Gear 2022" — Outside Magazine Free in-house repair program |
Everything You Need to Protect Your Laptop
- 1× Laptop Base Layer - 420D padded sleeve with integrated drybag liner
- Adjustable hook-and-loop closure - Fits 13"-15.6" machines
- External powermesh zipper pocket - Pre-installed
Built to last, and backed if it doesn't.
Matador repairs its gear in-house — in warranty or out. They fix it and send it back.
Stop checking if your laptop survived the day.
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Laptop Base Layer (Waterproof)
Padded protection that doubles as a drybag.
Best For: Remote workers and field photographers who travel with a laptop they can't afford to wet, crush, or scratch.
- Fits 13" to 15.6" laptops - hook-and-loop adjusts to your machine, not a fixed size
- Two modes: fast access or fully waterproof - integrated rolltop drybag liner inside
- Foam padding absorbs bumps - drops, knocks, and pack-toss shocks
- External zipper pocket - chargers, cables, mice — no separate pouch needed
- 420D nylon shell with UTS coating - field-tough, abrasion-resistant
- Hypalon™ + bartack reinforced - the stress points won't tear
- Top carry handle - grab and go between client meetings
- "Best winter travel gear of 2022" — Outside Magazine
*Internal sleeve fits laptops from 33-39.6 cm (13-15.6 in).
Picture this: You're in a coffee shop in Mexico City. The barista trips. A Big Gulp lands on your tote. With a regular laptop sleeve, your MacBook is now firmware-toasted. With this? Roll the drybag liner shut and it doesn't get a drop.
Padded sleeve outside. Drybag inside. - The integrated waterproof liner can be folded over for fast access — or rolled three times and clipped for full rain/spill protection.
For people whose laptop is their livelihood - Designers. Engineers. Photographers. Anyone who can't replace the machine in 48 hours.
The old setup hurt - Bare sleeve in a wet bag means a wet laptop. Hardshell case adds weight and doesn't waterproof. Drybag alone gives zero impact protection.
The new setup - One layer that handles bumps AND water. Hook-and-loop closure means the same sleeve fits a 13" Air or a 16" Pro.
REAL QUESTIONS FROM REAL TRAVELERS
|
"Is it actually waterproof?" "What if it tears?" "Can I use it as a standalone bag?" |
ABOUT MATADOR
Matador® - Designed in Boulder, CO
Started in 2014 by two designers tired of travel gear that didn't work. They build equipment that solves problems you didn't know you had.
THE NUMBERS
| Fits | 13" to 15.6" laptops (33-39.6 cm) - adjustable hook-and-loop closure |
| Waterproofing |
Integrated rolltop drybag liner Roll 3+ times for full waterproof; fold once for fast access |
| Padding | Closed-cell foam - absorbs everyday bumps and drops |
| Shell |
420D nylon with UTS coating Hypalon™ + bartack reinforced stress points |
| External pocket | Powermesh zipper pocket for chargers and accessories |
| Awards / Trust | "Best Winter Travel Gear 2022" — Outside Magazine Free in-house repair program |
Everything You Need to Protect Your Laptop
- 1× Laptop Base Layer - 420D padded sleeve with integrated drybag liner
- Adjustable hook-and-loop closure - Fits 13"-15.6" machines
- External powermesh zipper pocket - Pre-installed
Built to last, and backed if it doesn't.
Matador repairs its gear in-house — in warranty or out. They fix it and send it back.
Stop checking if your laptop survived the day.
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Padded protection that doubles as a drybag.
Best For: Remote workers and field photographers who travel with a laptop they can't afford to wet, crush, or scratch.
- Fits 13" to 15.6" laptops - hook-and-loop adjusts to your machine, not a fixed size
- Two modes: fast access or fully waterproof - integrated rolltop drybag liner inside
- Foam padding absorbs bumps - drops, knocks, and pack-toss shocks
- External zipper pocket - chargers, cables, mice — no separate pouch needed
- 420D nylon shell with UTS coating - field-tough, abrasion-resistant
- Hypalon™ + bartack reinforced - the stress points won't tear
- Top carry handle - grab and go between client meetings
- "Best winter travel gear of 2022" — Outside Magazine
*Internal sleeve fits laptops from 33-39.6 cm (13-15.6 in).
Picture this: You're in a coffee shop in Mexico City. The barista trips. A Big Gulp lands on your tote. With a regular laptop sleeve, your MacBook is now firmware-toasted. With this? Roll the drybag liner shut and it doesn't get a drop.
Padded sleeve outside. Drybag inside. - The integrated waterproof liner can be folded over for fast access — or rolled three times and clipped for full rain/spill protection.
For people whose laptop is their livelihood - Designers. Engineers. Photographers. Anyone who can't replace the machine in 48 hours.
The old setup hurt - Bare sleeve in a wet bag means a wet laptop. Hardshell case adds weight and doesn't waterproof. Drybag alone gives zero impact protection.
The new setup - One layer that handles bumps AND water. Hook-and-loop closure means the same sleeve fits a 13" Air or a 16" Pro.
REAL QUESTIONS FROM REAL TRAVELERS
|
"Is it actually waterproof?" "What if it tears?" "Can I use it as a standalone bag?" |
ABOUT MATADOR
Matador® - Designed in Boulder, CO
Started in 2014 by two designers tired of travel gear that didn't work. They build equipment that solves problems you didn't know you had.
THE NUMBERS
| Fits | 13" to 15.6" laptops (33-39.6 cm) - adjustable hook-and-loop closure |
| Waterproofing |
Integrated rolltop drybag liner Roll 3+ times for full waterproof; fold once for fast access |
| Padding | Closed-cell foam - absorbs everyday bumps and drops |
| Shell |
420D nylon with UTS coating Hypalon™ + bartack reinforced stress points |
| External pocket | Powermesh zipper pocket for chargers and accessories |
| Awards / Trust | "Best Winter Travel Gear 2022" — Outside Magazine Free in-house repair program |
Everything You Need to Protect Your Laptop
- 1× Laptop Base Layer - 420D padded sleeve with integrated drybag liner
- Adjustable hook-and-loop closure - Fits 13"-15.6" machines
- External powermesh zipper pocket - Pre-installed
Built to last, and backed if it doesn't.
Matador repairs its gear in-house — in warranty or out. They fix it and send it back.
Stop checking if your laptop survived the day.
