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Timbuk2 Phoenix Cycling Backpack

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Rise to the occasion and carry the day with the Timbuk2 Phoenix cycling backpack, which boasts expandable capacity and a padded laptop sleeve that secures up to a 17 in. laptop.

Padded, low-profile internal laptop sleeve provides protection for up to a 17 in. laptop; sleeve is suspended above base of pack to reducing chances of damage to laptop
Access the main compartment easily via top flap or through Swing Around™ side access zipper, which lets you grab the laptop without having to completely remove the pack
As your carrying needs adjust, so does the Phoenix, as it can quickly expand from 1,587 cu. in. to 2,136 cu. in. when you need extra capacity
Ventilated, padded back panel and contoured, adjustable shoulder straps provide carrying comfort for heavy loads
Zippered pocket on top of the flap and front zip pocket keep tools and small essentials easily accessible; exterior U-lock pocket doubles as a water bottle pocket
Rip-and-stick loops offer additional external organizing options, including securing a helmet or your DJ headphones or yoga mat
Also includes a bottle opener on the shoulder strap and a safety flasher attachment loop (bottles and light sold separately)
The Timbuk2 Phoenix cycling backpack is constructed of abrasion-, moisture- and tear-resistant ballistic nylon for exceptional durability

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Timbuk2 Phoenix Cycling Backpack

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Feb

2013

5.0

Great Everything Bag

By Jon_L

from Missoula, MT

About Me Avid Traveler, Camper, Office Professional, Student

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Pros

Adjustable
Comfortable
Lightweight
Lots of Storage
Rugged
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
City Bikes
Commuting
Hiking
Not Just Biking
Travel

Comments about Timbuk2 Phoenix Cycling Backpack:

My wife bought me this bag for Christmas this past year, which shocked me because this puts our timbuk2 bag count up to four. But I love this bag.

She bought it for me as a new biking bag as well as a new school bag as it is my last semester in school, and I work full time as an editor at a Production company, so biking and commuting back and forth is easier when I can fit all my stuff in it easily.

On a standard day I typically need anywhere between 2-4 Text books, a planner book, two spiral notebooks, a folder, my computer and charger, my external hard drive, my over the ear headphones, my ipod and iphone. lunch(or dinner) my helmet, a change shirt and a water bottle, plus my bike lock.
This can store all those things with ease. its a great bag and very adjustable I have never had anything bad to say about a Timbuk2 bag

One issue is that if you do not have a lot in this bag and are trying to get something out of the top fold rather than the side zipper it is a bit difficult but not too bad

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Jul

2012

5.0

Excellent backpack

By mj377

from Minneapolis, MN

About Me Avid Traveler, Office Professional

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Pros

Comfortable
Lots of Storage
Quick and easy access

Cons

Minor design issues

Best Uses

Not Just Biking

Comments about Timbuk2 Phoenix Cycling Backpack:

I was looking for a nice ~35 L backpack that would comfortably work for biking and other generic use as well. This is the best choice I came across with. This bag will comfortably fit few pairs of shoes, two sets of clothes and some extra gear as well.

The bag has a large single compartment that has two quick access routes, wide-opening top flap and a side zipper, both of which have proven very useful. One can simply stuff stuff in the bag, without any of the confusion of having pockets and dividers here and there.

In general I love my bag and would recommend to anyone in a blink of an eye, there are, however two things that I would like changed/added:
1. the tightening band for the top flap attaches to the top of the flap - that means all the tension goes to the zipper of the top pocket. While I believe the zipper can easily handle this, the use of the zipper, while the bag is closed, is not convenient at all. Perhaps a short triangular top-flap extension outside the pocket area would be a better choice for the attachment.
2. one or two small tabs for carabiner attachment would be nice, but I guess I can use the velcro-attachments for that.

Anyways, besides these two wishes, I think the bag is perfect. Build quality is very high and it looks great, not to mention the usefulness!