Review of Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag

Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag
By: Timbuk2 Average Rating: 5.0 Total Reviews: 3
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Great Price, Excellent Product!

On: 2007-09-22

Its so much cheaper than what i can find in Singapore! in excellent condition when it arrived!

Timbuk2 Messenger Bags are Awesome

On: 2007-07-18

Yeah, so Ive had my bag for almost 2 years, and its still rockin. I have the Large size, and I use it to commute to work every morning carrying my work materials, clothes, shoes, coffee, and food. I regularly use it to get groceries as well. It could hold a small army if necessary, I think. The only reason you can tell its well-used is because its got some road grime on it from the daily bike rides. I cant get this road grime off of the bag by regular laundry, and no local cleaners will clean it, so if youre getting a bag, keep it clean (put Scotchguard on it regularly) so that you dont have a dirty bag, too. Or get colors that dont show dirt. Otherwise, the workmanship has definitely held up to a lot of wear and tear and it has been a worthy investment.

Great Backpack Replacement

On: 2006-01-31

Sturdy. Extra-solid construction and stiching. Wide strap (but get a strap pad if youre going to carry very heavy things). Designed to be carried across the body, not just over one shoulder. Velcro and 2 big buckles for adjustable flap closure. The fabric has a slightly "tech" sheen to it. The colors are amazing, probably more vivid than you see here on the screen. The lining is heavy vinyl. A few well considered organization pockets for your phone/ipod/wallet/etc. And a GIANT center pocket to carry anything. I regularly carry everything I used to carry in my backpack: laptop (in my padded case), planner, jacket, umbrella, newspaper, water, cell, and theres still room left over for my lunch. And thats in the so-called "medium" size.

This makes an excellent carry-on bag for flights. Buy it for your college student. Or your spouse for commuting to work. Or for yourself to carry your gym clothes. Just consider what size you would need first.

For full disclosure, heres the problems I see with this bag. They dont bother me, but maybe theyll bother you. It can be ungainly when not full because the items in the main pocket will shift around. There isnt any padding between the contents and your back. The strap would be more easily adjustable with a set of D-rings instead of the plastic buckle theyve used. Velcro is loud and will wear out eventually. The strap might have been a bit more ergonomic if it had been angled a bit. If you are an organization junkie, you may be overwhelmed with the amount of empty space in the main pocket. It could use a little handle, so you could carry it like a brief case when needed. And finally, Im 56". When full of very heavy things (more than, say, 40 pounds) I have problems balancing the bag if I dont shorten the strap so the bag sits more in the middle of my back, and also making sure I use the second stabilizer strap.

Buy this bag. It will last forever. Mine still looks brand new after more than a year. No seams are coming out, no wear on the fabric, no tears in the vinyl lining. I love it.