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Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag - Durable, Water-Resistant, fits 13", 15", 17" Laptop

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  • 100% Man Made
  • Imported
  • THE CLASSIC MESSENGER: The original Timbuk2 messenger improved by 30 years of expertise
  • KEEP IT ORGANIZED: Internal organizer for laptop, pens, phones, and other small stuff; Internal slash pocket provides padded, firm place to store files; Napoleon side-entry pocket for access without undoing the flap; Internal water bottle pocket
  • CLEVER EXTRAS: Low profile top grab handle for easy heave-ho; Partially concealed flap buckles with bottom compression straps for subtle and secure closure; Smart hook and loop placement for fast, easy closure and reduced sweater-pilling; Vista loop for attaching blinky bike lights
  • MATERIALS & FIT: Easy wipe internal TPU liner; Coordinating Strap Pad included; Cross strap not compatible with XS messenger; Fully adjustable shoulder strap with a permanent, super comfortable airmesh strap pad; Removable crossbody strap for cross-body stabilization; Main body material is rugged 150D Poly Tweed
  • LIFETIME WARRANTY: Timbuk2 stands behind the legendary quality and craftsmanship of all our products; We also embrace the wild, twisty ways of life; If there is a defect in the materials or workmanship we will repair the bag at our discretion for the lifetime of the product

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Laptop Fit (est.) 9" - 17" (XS - L) 9" - 15" (XS - M) 15" 15" 15" 15"
Volume 9 - 28 L (XS - L) 9 - 21 L (XS - M) 28 L 22 L 26 L 26 - 35 L

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
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Customers like the durability, size, quality and appearance of the carrier bag case. For example, they mention it's well made, has a roomy interior and the pockets are the perfect size. Some appreciate the comfort and design.

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720 customers mention639 positive81 negative

Customers like the durability of the carrier bag case. They say it's well made, tough, and has a nice material. Customers also say the craftsmanship is top notch and the bag should last a long time. They mention that the weight holds the shape and the design makes it stands upright when put down.

"...The jury is out on the pad design. It’s comfortable and well made of course, but if you pack your bag heavy it might not be padded enough...." Read more

"...see how this lining holds up over time, but it also looks to be better quality than the one in my old bag, which started coming apart in the last..." Read more

"...My bag’s build quality is fantastic and the changes they have made to its design have significantly improved my experience compared to using their..." Read more

"...It is incredibly well-made and still looks like new even though I habitually throw it around by its strap after commutes...." Read more

702 customers mention650 positive52 negative

Customers are satisfied with the size of the carrier bag case. They mention that it has a roomy interior, with a pocket on one side that is a good size and well placed. They also appreciate the space on either side for other necessities. They say the pockets are the perfect size for holding pens and smartphones, as well as documents, a 13-inch MacBook, and charger. They find the bag durable and can carry plenty of weight on one shoulder.

"...This fits my application perfectly. I wanted something smaller for around town use vs something to lug a laptop or camera gear...." Read more

"...less branding than the old one.Tl;dr:Good practical size, even if its a bit bigger than the small it's so much sleeker that it does..." Read more

"...It has held up great (still looks brand new) and the small size is perfect to carry everything I need but not so big that is can’t comfortably sit..." Read more

"...There are pockets that are the perfect size for holding my pens and smartphone inside, and a relatively hidden zippered pocket that works well for..." Read more

602 customers mention571 positive31 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the carrier bag case. They mention that it is a great product, well thought out, and designed well for function. Some say that the compression straps are nice for times when they don't have much in their bags. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...The full-cycle twill is attractive and understated, which is what I wanted...." Read more

"...Very unisex.* size: perfect. I was worried it would be too big since im used to the small, but it looks pretty slick...." Read more

"...It’s proven tough, versatile, professional looking, well designed, and ergonomic...." Read more

"This is likely the most well though out messenger bag that I have come across yet. I picked up the small mojave for ~45$ and what a bargain that was...." Read more

364 customers mention340 positive24 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the carrier bag case. They mention that the design is well thought out, and the blue and olive color is very pleasant to look at. The pocket design is great, and it still looks and feels new after several uses. The shoulder pad is pretty nice, and is streamlined. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and appearance of this bag.

"...It gives the bag a clean, attractive look and reduces the chances of something getting snagged...." Read more

"...The blue and olive are very pleasant to look at, and the orange stitching adds a subtle visual interest. Very unisex.* size: perfect...." Read more

"...All of the changes to the design are well thought out improvements including the lip on side opening of the bag that folds in the keep water out,..." Read more

"...It is incredibly well-made and still looks like new even though I habitually throw it around by its strap after commutes...." Read more

215 customers mention187 positive28 negative

Customers like the comfort of the carrier bag case. They mention that the default strap pad is nice and comfortable, it can cut down on bulk, making commutes much more comfortable, and the nylon makes it feel better against their back. It has some of the best ergonomics, and it does fit their camera comfortably.

"...The jury is out on the pad design. It’s comfortable and well made of course, but if you pack your bag heavy it might not be padded enough...." Read more

"...The material on the strap and strap pad are also better, the strap is a softer material (less chafing) and the pad seems to sit more securely and..." Read more

"...I have seen two other commuters with the same bag. It’s comfortable to wear for an extended amount of time and easy to run with while wearing...." Read more

"...the size of the bag, which can cut down on bulk, making commutes much more comfortable...." Read more

143 customers mention139 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the waterproofness of the carrier bag case. They mention that it is highly waterproof, well stitched, and capable of keeping its contents entirely dry. Some say that the bag is great in the rain and provides good protection from weather.

"...* waterproofing: unlike my 2013, this one is better designed to keep water out in the corners. The edges fold over to keep rain out...." Read more

"...The new material is also still highly waterproof and durable...." Read more

"...umbrella to the outside D-ring; as advertised, the outside of the bag is completely waterproof...." Read more

"...This thing is heavy duty, organized, well stitched, completely rainproof (!),..." Read more

188 customers mention3 positive185 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the carrier bag case. They mention that the small was too small for them, the strap is relatively small, and the water bottle holders are also really small. They say that it's a pretty tight fit, and barely fits the MacBook Air 11.6" in the rear sleeve. They also say that the inner elastic pockets are too narrow and too shallow to hold larger water bottles. Customers also mention that there's only a limited length of the strap, and that the cross strap tends to pinch the width of the shoulder strap.

"...Very well done. Only downside is the limited length of the strap...." Read more

"...Yes, the strap is relatively small...." Read more

"...things (e.g. sunglasses or headphones), but they're not big enough for many water bottles, and who'd want a water bottle -- even a supposedly leak-..." Read more

"...It's too small for a Nalgene. You can't even force one in there, it won't go. A standard Camelbak will fit, but it's still a bit tight...." Read more

My third (and favorite) Timbuk2 bag
5 Stars
My third (and favorite) Timbuk2 bag
I'm re-writing this review, because my first go-around sucked. ***After a week of using the bag - newly updated!***I got the Medium edition of this, the 2014 Classic Timbuk2 Messenger (Diablo). It is my 3rd in a series of Timbuk2 bags I purchased seeking the perfect messenger. Here is the whole list:1. Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag 2013 (small, night blue/blue/night blue)- This was my first Timbuk2. I thought I wanted it to be small, but I found myself wishing it were bigger every day I carried it. Also, the colors (night blue/blue/night blue) were slightly brighter than I had expected, which was offputting. It was a pretty good fit for my fiance, however.2. Timbuk2 Command Laptop TSA-Friendly Messenger Bag (medium, Red/Gunmetal) - Using what I learned from the first bag, I got this one. It was bigger, which I liked. It was cooler looking, which was good. I would have kept and used it without any complaints; but 1 week after I bought it this new bag was released. So I decided to get the new one and send back whichever one I liked less.3. Medium 2014 Classic Messenger (Diablo) - the new digs. The rest of this review will be about this bag with comparisons to my two previous purchases.First off, if you haven't checked out the official Timbuk2 website for the features of this bag, you should. They are more in-depth there, and include a video which was fairly helpful.The 2014 Classic comes with a number of new features:- MATERIALS -> The new Cordura fabric - the new fabric is smoother to the touch and less stiff than the ballistic nylon used on their previous bag. While this is a matter personal taste, I like that this bag feels more like a bag and less like a floppy box (which the other ones felt like at times). The new material is LIGHT, though. The medium 2014 classic weighs less than the small 2013 classic. ***The lightness has been huge. I liked it at first, now I love it.***- FIT -> The new Double-Loop CAM Buckle - this is the feature I'm the least sold on right now. It's less intuitive than the CAM Buckle on the 2013 classic or the 2013 Command. Both the 2013 Classic CAM Buckle allowed the bag to be either short or long, but nothing in-between (without adjustment). The 2013 Command CAM system removes the dumb loop that hangs off the side of the Classic, but does so at a cost. When you unbuckle it, the bag will just fall off you if you aren't holding onto it. The 2014 Double-Loop CAM doesn't have a binary "Short" and "Long" mode. Instead you slide it every time. It is much less intuitive than the the 2013 editions, and I haven't figured out how to do it easily just yet. ***CORRECTION: I have figured out how to do it fairly easily. If you hold the strap to your chest and use your other hand to unbuckle/slide/rebuckle, it works really well. I'm making this review 5 STARS now that I've figured out how to properly utilize the updated CAM Buckle.***> The new strap pad is more comfortable than the 2013 Classic, basically on-par with the 2013 Command.> The removable cross-strap I haven't gotten to test yet, but I'm really glad the option is there. The strap is indeed very removable. It comes in a plastic sack inside your Timbuk2 bag.- ORGANIZATION -> They removed 2 of the 3 zippered pockets found under the flap. I could see why some people would dislike this change, but I'm all for it. The 3 zippered pockets under the flap on the 2013 editions shared the same physical space within the bag. Filling any of the 3 made it very difficult to use the other 2. I always left 2 of them empty.> Side Napoleon pocket - unchanged, and still awesome.> The internal organizer on the back side of the face of the bag has been simplified. They say it's about balancing the bag, but I'm guessing it was more of a cost-saving measure. The new organizer has fewer compartments (4 total) and no velcro pouch. I probably preferred the old organizer, but it's nothing I wouldn't get used to. ***While this is still a bit of a bummer, I've gotten used to the new organizer. It holds what I need it to.***- CLEVER EXTRAS -> Internal waterbottle pocket - This is an elastic pocket on the left side of the bag. It's too small for a Nalgene. You can't even force one in there, it won't go. A standard Camelbak will fit, but it's still a bit tight. I don't plan on switching back to Camelbaks just to use the waterbottle holder. I'll put snacks in there or something. ***I might use this to hold a personal thermos full of coffee, but it's too small for my water needs. It and the stash pocket are currently holding the two heavyish items I carry every day (a leatherman and a portable external battery).***> Internal stash pocket - unchanged from what I can tell. Fit's my 15.6" work laptop just fine.> Corner flaps - They that fold in to keep the rain out. When it rains, I'll be glad I have them. When it's not raining, they can be kind of a pain when taking wide things out of the bag. Overall, I'm glad they are there, though.> Low-profile grab handle - since it sits on the rear of the bag and not the top, it looks less gaudy. It also makes the bag lean forward a bit when you use it. Definitely meant for a "grab and go" situation and not for extended holds. This bag doesn't double as a briefcase quite like the Command Laptop bag does.> Partially concealed buckle flap closure - makes it slightly more difficult to close the bag all around. The velcro catches just a little less easily, and the buckles are just a little less easy to get to. I do think it improves the overall aesthetic of the bag, though. ***While this might still be true, it's less of a bother than I originally anticipated. The bag closes very easily.***> Compression straps - good feature. Two straps now dangle off the front of the bag at all times. They removed the loop from the main strap, but then added two more straps that dangle off the front of the bag all the time. Probably worth it.---- FINAL THOUGHTS ----> The new (2014) Classic Messenger is my favorite bag thus far, but it's going to take some getting used to. Is it $30 better than the 2013 Classic? Meh, close call. It's better for my needs than the 2013 Command Laptop bag, and for that reason, I'm glad I bought it. ***After getting used to the new strap and figuring out some of the quirks of this bag, I'm even more glad I bought it. I'm raising my original 4/5 review to a full 5/5. Would recommend.***
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