This is an experimental post. I was not paid by the vendor to write it. I bought the bag, reviewed it on their website and decided to try the auto-post-to-blog feature after writing the review. The bag really is pretty neat and I’ve finally found something nice and small to carry all my crap around in.
Originally submitted at Timbuk2
Classic Messenger Bag with netbook or eReader protection.
Great little bag. Love it!
Pros: Weatherproof, Lots Of Pockets And Features, Rugged, looks cool, Good Protection, Comfortable Strap
Cons: Klunky shoulder pad
Best Uses: Travel, Light Protection, Commuting
Describe Yourself: Practical
Primary use: Business
What a great, small bag! I use this bag for motorcycle commuting and for business trips. It carries my iPad, iPhone, sunglasses, eyeglasses, ham radio handie-talkie, keys, various sets of earphones, bluetooth phone earpiece, keys, lunch sometimes, etc.
There’s a great spot right behind the iPad pouch to store a file folder or two or a sheaf of papers. the front inside “hidden” zipper pouch is great for plane tickets and travel itineraries and such. I still haven’t found a use for all the pockets yet.
It’s just a terrific bag for traveling light and daily use. It’s become a fixture on my shoulder since I got it.
I do agree with a couple of other reviewers that the shoulder pad that’s supplied is way too big, thick, stiff and klunky for this small a bag. Other than that, though, I’m very impressed.
This is my first Timbuk2 bag and I’ll be back for more.
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I love my Timbuk2 messanger bag. I’ve had my first for about 4 years. I opted forcthe “design your own bag” option. Most of my customizations are now standard. I recomend Timbuk2 often. I carry my smartphone, 12.1 ultra portable laptop (and old Thinkpad X60) and other stuff. My only complaint is the bulk of the laptop power adapter. The messanger bag does not give me an good option to keep it as flat as possible so it clumps up at the bottom. I still can’t travel (for work) withoutvthe laptop.