WaterField Vision Pro Shield Case Is Half the Size of Apple's Travel Case

[MacRumors]

WaterField Designs has announced its own Vision Pro Shield Case, a more compact alternative to Apple's official $199 Travel Case for the company's new headset.

Apple's Vision Pro Travel Case (left) versus WaterField case​

At half the size of Apple's case, WaterField says its Shield Case travels more easily, while still providing the necessary protection and capacity for organizing and carrying related accessories in transit. It achieves this by taking advantage of the Vision Pro's detachable parts.

WaterField leveraged the ease with which the Vision Pro head straps can be removed to significantly reduce the size of its Vision Pro Shield Case. The new Apple headset, with its front cover on, sits cradled on one side, and a padded accessory pouch — for the charger, cables, cleaning cloth, one or both head straps, and Zeiss lenses in Ultrasuede® pockets — rests perfectly inside the curve of the headset on the other. This design not only saves space but also keeps the headset firmly in place, and the pouch's padding adds yet another extra layer of protection.

A padded battery pocket under the flap is positioned to keep the battery's weight away from the headset (users can detach the battery from the cable using a SIM tray ejector tool), while an external zippered pocket can be used for additional accessories and includes a stealth AirTag pocket.

The 5-liter case is surrounded by impact-resistant closed-cell foam and lined with a padded fleece. A dual-sided waterproof YKK zipper surrounds the case on three sides and is backed by a fleece bumper, which shields the contents from the zipper. There's also a low-profile handle on the case, and D-rings for hooking an optional shoulder strap.

The WaterField Vision Pro Shield Case is available in several vegan ($159) and leather ($179) color options, and can be pre-ordered now from the WaterField website. Shipping for vegan and leather options begins February 15 and February 22, respectively.

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[klasma]

Apple could at least have made their travel case Apple logo-shaped, at that size.

 

[RodThePlod]

As well as this WaterField case being more practical and easier to travel with, I think it looks much better than the Apple Travel case, too!

 

[attohs]

The Apple Case is $200 because of the special anti-vibration foam that it’s made out of. Nothing else will be able to provide that level of vibration isolation for under $200.

 

[nfl46]

It may be smaller but jeez, the price is just as insane. You’d think they would try to really undercut Apple. They’re basically the same price.

 

[Wanted797]

And half the status.

 

[Unami]

It may be smaller but jeez, the price is just as insane. You’d think they would try to really undercut Apple. They’re basically the same price.

It‘s better looking, smaller, won‘t stain at first sight - so it‘s probably at least double the value - and as long as it’s cheaper… why not profit from inflated margins before real competition comes in? Especially in that luxury-goods segment of the AvP.

 

[George Bailey]

The various carrying cases for the Mac Studio work pretty well. Even the good ones are only $50-$60.

 

[orbital~debris]

Yeah… but it does not have the sweet astronaut aesthetic Apple are bringing with theirs. 🧑🏽‍🚀

 

[newyorksole]

when I do get a Vision Pro, I will for sure get Apple’s case.

 

[testcard]

The Apple version would probably have room for my fencing mask too 😆

 

[Jim Lahey]

I looked at a picture of the pure white Apple case yesterday and it turned brown the longer I stared. Preposterous.

 

[anticipate]

Just buy a Meta Quest 1, 2 or 3 case. It’s $100 I think and they all fit the AVP perfectly. And fit in a backpack

 

[GMShadow]

It may be smaller but jeez, the price is just as insane. You’d think they would try to really undercut Apple. They’re basically the same price.

Waterfield makes their stuff in the USA, hence the price premium.

 

[aknabi]

Yeah, but with Waterfield you don't get those Yeezy feels

(edit: Add "with" for correctness)

 

[moabal]

I have some bags from Waterfield. Excellent quality.

 

[G5isAlive]

The Apple Case is $200 because of the special anti-vibration foam that it’s made out of. Nothing else will be able to provide that level of vibration isolation for under $200.

Is there a reason for a vibration concern? Sincere question.

 

[return2sendai]

It’s a bag for a swimming mask. Get a grip on reality, people.

 

[JoshuaBru]

Is there a reason for a vibration concern? Sincere question.

I can’t tell if he’s joking or serious. I read it and laughed but now I’m also wonder what vibrations do to it? I mean I’ve seen people skateboarding with it on so?

 

[cardfan]

If I can stuff the apple one in my backpack I’ll keep it. If not then won’t. Lol.

 

[Digital Dude]

When I first saw the video of the Vision Pro case I couldn’t help but think of those damn pillow commercials. 🛌

 

[mattopotamus]

It may be smaller but jeez, the price is just as insane. You’d think they would try to really undercut Apple. They’re basically the same price.

Their products are really high quality. Shockingly the price is in line with the attention to detail and durability.

 

[PBG4 Dude]

When I first saw the video of the Vision Pro case I couldn’t help but think of those damn pillow commercials. 🛌

There’s a picture of a guy on an airplane using his case as a pillow while also wearing the AVP.

 

[G5isAlive]

I can’t tell if he’s joking or serious. I read it and laughed but now I’m also wonder what vibrations do to it? I mean I’ve seen people skateboarding with it on so?

Eh people do a lot of stupid things.. all I know is the fit of this is sensitive, the distance to the eye is critical, and maybe vibration runs the risk of misaligning some aspect of the lens alignment. I dont know, which is why I was wondering if the first post was serious, but yeah, my guess is you are right, it was probably a joke. Do wish people would remember /s lol.

 

[ApplesAreSweet&Sour]

Yeah, but Waterfield you don't get those Yeezy feels

You nailed it!

I've been thinking the case reminds me of something. But I could not figure out what it was.

Apple's AVP case indeed very Yeezy.