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Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag - Small

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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 Specs
    Specification
    Description
    Best use
    Bike commuting & touring
    13.93 liters
    850 cubic inches
    Ballistic nylon
    14.8 x 11 x 5.3 inches
    2 lbs. 5 oz.
    Unisex
    850 cubic inches
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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)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Practical (3)

      Reviewed by 4 customers

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      4.0

      Functional bag

      By 1canuck

      from North Georgia

      About Me Career, Practical

      See all my reviews

      Site Member

      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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        (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Just the right size

        By aspz

        from Long Island, NY

        See all my reviews

        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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        (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

        See all my reviews

        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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          (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

          See all my reviews

          Site Member

          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.

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