Customer Reviews:
 I LOVE this bag! May 20, 2008
This is the best investment in a bag I have ever made. It looks brand new and I have had it for almost 8 months. Its waterproof, durable, and I can fit a lot of heavy school books into it. The strap is thick and comfortable to strap around your body. I love having it on my bike rides to the grocery store, because you can fit so much into it and not have to put plastic bags on your handle bars and hope they don't break on the way home!
LOVE IT. I plan to get a smaller one for shopping and travel.
Need a messenger to go with that bag? May 20, 2008
I was a messenger in NY, NY before I joined the Army and I used a Timbuk2 purple and green bag then and loved it. Now that I'm in the army purple and green are out of the question but this bag will due. It is the strongest easy to use multipurpose bag you will ever need. Just be careful how you pack it for maximum comfort. On the negative side the waist band is too short.Timbuk2 Classic Messenger BagTimbuk2 Strap Pad - Grip (Black (Grip)-one size)
This is the Bag to Get April 21, 2008
This bag really amazed me when I got it. It was the perfect size with a little extra room just in case. I'm able to take it downtown when I commute and bring a textbook and change of shoes to work, as well as carry all my textbooks, notebooks, and binders to school. It is extremely versatile and I love that it's waterproof and very durable. This bag will also be extremely useful when I'm able to go away for the weekend. :) This was definitely the bag for me.
The last messenger bag you'll ever need April 18, 2008
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I've been using my medium timbuk2 messenger bag for the past 2 years. Frankly, I think large is way too big. Even medium is a bit much for my 5'3" frame. Let me give you an idea of how much a medium bag can hold: 2 thick textbooks, a 15" laptop in casing, lunch, portable mug/water bottle, gym clothes + sneakers. So in short, it's perfect for those who leave early in the morning and don't get home until the evening. It has enough various-sized pockets on the inside and outside of the bag to feed all my compulsive needs. It works also exceptionally well as a carry-on and overnight or weekend trips. The bag is certainly durable and stylish with an added bonus of having the option to customize the color blocks. I liked that about timbuk2 bags -- crumpler bags seemed a little boring. And to clarify, timbuk2 bags are waterproof in a sense that the contents of your bag will not get wet; but the bag will, because it is the inner lining of the bag that is waterproof, not the outer material. Once the bag dries, it's as good as new, but I now spray my bag with a water-repellent from time to time.
If you decide to buy a medium or large, definitely shell out a few more bucks for a padded strap, because while the strap is nice and wide, it provides zero cushioning for your shoulders.
Good, Durable Bag April 11, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I got the small one.
Pros
1) Heavy-Duty Construction
2) Lots of pockets inside
3) Detachable Reflectors
4) Detachable Cross Strap
Cons
1) The velcro can be disruptive in quiet situations
2) It might not be good for protecting things that get creased easily (e.g. loose sheets paper), esp. when it's relatively empty (as it has no structure)
I use it every day. Looks like a good investment.
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