Comments on: Timbuk2 Laptop Messenger Bag

By: Julie

Julie — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:47:40 +0000

@Jeffrey There is a pocket under the flap. I’m not sure if it’s one that timbuk2 advertises about. I didn’t know they advertised about a pocket I’m not a biker either, but I love Timbuk2 bags and still use one as my everyday gear bag.

By: Jeffrey

Jeffrey — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 23:51:36 +0000

Hey, well I just got my first ever laptop and I am going to be using it for school. I am not an avid biker but I love the look of the timbuk2 bags. I will definitely always carry my 15″ Macbook Pro around in it as well as a few books my wallet, keys, cell phone and cables. I am wondering if I should get this bag or another since I am not a biker. Also does this bag come with the easy to get-to pocket that is under the main flap that timbuk2 advertises about?

By: random

random — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 01:18:59 +0000

You’re wearing it wayyy too low.

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 01:46:04 +0000

@Pranav How about a simple laptop sleeve to protect it?

By: Pranav

Pranav — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 23:43:27 +0000

Hi Julie – great review. I have a medium CMB no frills empty bucket, I’m wondering what’s the best way to carry around a white 13 inch MacBook in the bag since I didn’t order for a partition or a loveglove. I’m worried that my MacBook will get scratched and bumped if I carried it without some kind of a sleeve in my CMB. Any suggestions would be welcome.

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By: tom

tom — Mon, 17 May 2010 03:01:33 +0000

Just got a D-lux today, am very pleased with its looks. I have had a classic messenger for 2 years and was pleased with it as well. The D-lux is different in that the laptop section is no longer corduroy, rather now its a rubbery padding material. The interior is also a rubbery material, and you need to buy attachments for storage. Its MUCH more roomy inside. My only disappointment however is there is no top handle. Im looking for suggestions on how to attach one. Thoughts?

By: Jeff Jones

Jeff Jones — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 17:52:37 +0000

I have a blue Timbuk2 very similar to this and flat out love it. I cringe when I see the standard company issue laptop bags. Timbuk2 is rock solid and takes the abuse. It’s a reliable tool I need to do my work and can carry some serious gear.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:14:17 +0000

That makes me feel better about the bag, even after buying the custom small one and not being able to use it. Thank you for your quick reply.

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:47:58 +0000

@Jamie I’m still using the medium size of this bag and it will easily fit a laptop along with a few books. I don’t think you’ll have any problems at all.

By: Jamie

Jamie — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:42:51 +0000

I recently ordered a medium-sized bag, but I am concerned about the amount of space inside. I didn’t have luck with the small one (I ordered it and it had very little space on the inside, so I am out that money…) so I am hoping the medium one will work for me. I am at school about 12 hours a day. Does anyone know if it will hold a couple textbooks and a notebook at least?

I didn’t get the large one because it is just too huge, but with little more than .5″ more depth than the medium.

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By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:24:07 +0000

@Julie: Thank you very much for you very detailed review. I have been looking for something that will serve me, my 15″ Unibody MBP, and my love for going every where on my bike well. I was unable to decide on a messenger style bag or a backpack and your review definately made it very easy for me. Thanks you very much again.

@Karen: They now have add-on pouches for the Timbuk2 bags. You will find them at the follwing links:
for change: http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/accessories/slider
for Phone: http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/accessories/2way

Hope this helps.

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By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:33:19 +0000

Thanks for the Sling suggestion. For now I think I’ll stick with my Tom Bihn Cafe bag–serves the purse purpose and I can roll it up and pack it in the Timbuk2. Have to save resources for a few gadgets to go with my new MacBook 13″ arriving on Friday. I’m a Mac mom!!!

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:22:39 +0000

@Karen: Thanks for sharing your experience with the Timbuk2 bag! I agree that an outside pocket would be very welcome. Something along the lines of the Waterfield Sling side pockets maybe? http://the-gadgeteer.com/2007/05/04/waterfield_design_sling/

By: Karen

Karen — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 03:14:28 +0000

Back again Julie with an update on my Timbuk 2 bag. Just had back to back trips–NYC and then to San Diego. Carried my Timbuk 2 from one end of the country to the other and loved it. The padded strap was very comfortable and the hand grip worked well to carry the bag down airplane aisles.

Got my laptop in my Timbuk 2 with lots of other things including toiletries, a few book and my iPod (in its new Waterfield case). Had some rain in San Diego and nothing got wet inside, Don.

The only change I’d make is to have an outside pocket somewhere to stick a phone in and some change. I had to open the bag, velcro, clips and all to get any little thing out. This isn’t really a complaint, just an observation.

Thanks again Julie for your review. It was very helpful.

Karen

By: Don Eval

Don Eval — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 18:34:55 +0000

alright; one more question.

how water proof are these bags? is there any room for anything to get inside (water, bugs)?

im really tough on my bags, from -40 to plus 40 rain snow sleet whatever, in your experience how have the materials of the bag held up?

By: Julie

Julie — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 14:20:41 +0000

@Don Eval: Sorry, I don’t have a referral code. Please do let us know what you think of the bag once you get it.

By: Don Eval

Don Eval — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 07:57:43 +0000

thanks for the quick response, they have a sale going on now for this style http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/messenger/covert-messenger i may just buy it its about 50% off, do you have a referral code?

By: Julie

Julie — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:26:51 +0000

@Don Eval: Yes, you could adjust the Timbuk 2 to wear it like a bike messenger would wear it. As for the Chrome bag, You can’t wear it on your hip like a shoulder bag due to the way the strap is attached.

By: Don Eval

Don Eval — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:16:03 +0000

i see in your picture you can wear it at your hip, does the strap allow for you to position it to hug your body and ride up high on your back so you can bike properly with it?

also i saw your chrome bag review, would you say these bags are better (price vs utility vs style)? i love the buckle feature of the chrome, the water tightness, but i fear you cannot wear it at your hip like in your picture for the tb2 because the buckle will be on your shoulder and it will hurt..

thank you