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Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag - Small

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Item # 797680

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The Timbuk2 Classic Messenger small bag is bread and butter—a no-frills, tough-as-heck messenger that hugs you forever.

Originally built for hard-working messengers, the Classic Messenger bag has been in production for 19 years
Known for its durability and distinctive 3-panel, multicolor design, it has been adopted in cities around the world as the everyday, all-purpose carryall
Exterior is built to last with rugged ballistic nylon and heavy-duty stitching; waterproof thermoplastic polyurethane lining
Quick-adjust side-cam shoulder strap; strap pad included
2 large internal slot pockets and zippered pocket, including additional pen slots and business card slot
Zip-front pocket with extra zippered side-entry pocket
Includes reflector tails and safety flasher attachment loop

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Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag - Small Customer Reviews

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Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag - Small

4.3

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (4)
Durable (4)
High quality (4)
Attractive (3)
Good strap length (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting (4)
Office (4)

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Mar

2012

4.0

Functional bag

By 1canuck

from North Georgia

About Me Career, Practical

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Pros

Attractive
Comfortable
Durable
High Quality

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Office

Comments about Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag - Small:

Well made, second Timbuk2 bag, downsized this go-round, bags are tough and very functional.

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Nov

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Just the right size

By aspz

from Long Island, NY

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Pros

Attractive
Comfortable
Durable
Good Strap Length
High Quality
Lightweight

Cons

No outside pockets

Best Uses

Airplane travel
Commuting
Cycling
Office

Comments about Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag - Small:

It would be the perfect bag if it had an outside pocket or 2 for a water bottle & compact umbrella.
Fits almost everything for a daily bag.

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Mar

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Versatile and well designed!

By ldavisasian

from New York, NY

About Me Classic, Comfort-Oriented, Practical

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Pros

Comfortable
Durable
Functional
Good Strap Length
High Quality
Lightweight
Roomy

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Computer
Office
School

Comments about Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag - Small:

I bought this messenger bag to carry my 13" laptop and papers/folders to work and school. My commute is about an hour each way, walking in the streets and riding mass transit, and backpacks and other types of laptop bags caused serious back pain A friend had recommended Timbuk2 bags, and I took her advice because we're both small in stature (about 5' tall) and carry lots of books.

I'm pleased with the way the bag distributes weight across the body, and the functional extra strap that can be attached to keep the bag from bouncing around helps to place more of the bulk on my hips, which is great. The front pockets are well designed and have room for a lot of different items (pens, zip drives, gum, phones, etc.). The interior pockets and the main compartment are sturdy and have kept my computer dry even in rainy conditions. (I keep my laptop in a neoprene sleeve, but the sleeve didn't get damp.)

Two minor complaints: The adjustable main strap has twice become loose on my bag, in the past few months of ownership. I think it's because the company made it easier to adjust than the older models, and I have accidentally "opened the latch." I wish there was a way to "lock" it a bit more securely, but it's not been a serious problem.

The interior "sleeve" is not quite room enough for my 13" MacBook Pro, so I mostly use it for paperwork and loose mail. I thought it might fit the computer, but it's a bit too tight for comfort. I just put the laptop and sleeve in the central part of the main compartment, and it works quite well.

All in all, a great purchase and I'm really impressed. All of the features are well-designed and the bag is clearly made with high quality materials. Thanks!

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Jun

2010

(5 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Add a grap strap.. then it's perfect!

By Busy Mom

from Renton, WA

About Me Career, Practical

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Pros

Attractive
Comfortable
Durable
Good Strap Length
High Quality
Roomy

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Day Trips
Office
School

Comments about Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag - Small:

I have this bag and use it often. It has the best organization for a messenger bag. I use it for work, school and on weekend trips. I'm giving the bag 4 stars because it needs a necessary grab strap. When I'm in a hurry, and need to grab the bag out of the back of the car this feature would be nice. Most messenger bags out there have a grab strap. It makes no sense to me why the company would not put a grab strap on the classic messenger bags. TimBuk 2 has the grab straps on their laptop bags. I hope in 2011 they add this feature-- I will buy another one and donate this one to my sister if they do. I hope somebody from TimBuk 2 reads this and adds the grap strap to all the classic messenger bags. I will cross my fingers this happens for next year's model.