Timbuk2 Designs Bike Messenger Pack

Pros: Durable, spacious, water-proof, comfortable, convenient
Cons: The strap-shortening clamp can slip now and then

Timbuk2 Design's "Dee Dog" Bicycle Messenger Bag

Note: I figured that I'd take a break from music and tech reviews (which is what I seem to be doing lately) to write about a tangible product for once.

I was...

Pros: stylish, waterproof, excellent construction
Cons: not for walking around with heavy loads, price

I have a Mogwai computer commuter bag. It's very well-made. Waterproof, plenty of room for me. I don't have a laptop (yet), but I like the handle and the hard divider, so I can carry papers and folders on one side (I'm a grad student), and raingear,...

Pros: Durable, large, custom design, features, style
Cons: Price, online shipping

I recieved my Timbuk2 bag a few weeks ago, after first designing it online at Timbuk2.com's digital "Bag Builder". The bag building experience was a delight in itself--I must say that rekindling the juvenile pleasures of designing my own stuff, right...

Pros: Durable, large, custom design, features, style
Cons: Price, online shipping

I recieved my Timbuk2 bag a few weeks ago, after first designing it online at Timbuk2.com's digital "Bag Builder". The bag building experience was a delight in itself--I must say that rekindling the juvenile pleasures of designing my own stuff, right...

Pros: definitely waterproof, sturdy enough for most, good looks
Cons: iffy stitching, terrible buckle/strap design, useless little reflective flaps, velcro falls apart

Unhappy with a string of glorifying reviews, I only gave this bag one star to offset all the other five stars.

This is a decent bag for moderate use, but a far cry from a great messenger bag. Wonderful for the commuter, awful for the...

Pros: sturdy, bombproof, attractive, well thought out and easy to use
Cons: you'll find yourself carting around way too much stuff

Finally. After 2 years of waiting and going through 3 sub-par bags, Timbuk2 has finally come out with a messenger style bag with a built in laptop sleeve. They have not let me down either.

The new laptop messenger comes in 3 different sizes;...

Pros: Incredibly well-constructed, cool-looking, and completely practical in every way
Cons: Extremely expensive, not perfect for carrying papers (but that's a minor one!)

I first thought about getting a Timbuk2 messenger bag when my Samsonite backpack began to disintegrate after nearly six years of constant use. I'd known a bunch of guys from San Francisco who all had Timbuk2s and swore by them, and I also knew that I was...

Pros: Durable. Stylish. Easy to get in and out of.
Cons: Cumbersome. Not good for your body. Bulky.

The quality of this bag is superb. It's totally indestructible and the makers obviously have gone to great lengths to make it as useful as possible. It's easy to find lots of reasons to get this bag, but I've been reading the other reviews and found that...

Pros: Durable, big, great colors, thick strap(extra)
Cons: None that I can think of

Okay, this will be a quick review, mostly to counter the complaints that people have with these bags (not that there are alot). Alot of the reviews are from people that don't actually use this as a true messenger bag. Honestly, I think it works great fo ...

Pros: Looks good, solid construction, fast shipping.
Cons: Price, restocking fee of $20, horrible strap design

I had done some research about this bag after I had seen them around. Most of the reviews were good, ...

Pros: Stylish, Comfortable, Durable, and just plain great for its purpose.
Cons: May be addicted to spreading the word about this bag.

This is a wonderful bag. I usually don't write reviews, but I just have to add to what everyone is saying. These bags are great. You simply go to the website, create your bag with your own colors and add on options... and they make it and ship it to...

Pros: Nearly indestructible, carries anything. Very versatile.
Cons: Flipping expensive when you add some options.

The Timbuk2 messenger bags are the ultimate for carrying piles of stuff with you - especially if you need to access that stuff frequently.

This bag is infinitely easrier to get in and out of quickly if it's on your back. Perfect for those who...

Pros: Everything... easy to carry, waterproof, etc.
Cons: NONE!

I am a doctoral student and I will tell you, in 20 years of school I have killed many a backpack. Before I bought my Timbuk2 I thought LL Bean made the best pack, well move over for Timbuk2. I saw these on the bike riders at Florida State University and...

Pros: spacious, rigid
Cons: should include all the accessories at the retail price

I got the El Ocho silver/blue/silver from an internet dealer last month. The bag feels comfortable on my shoulder and it is very spacious. I could carry all of my heavy business and computer science textbooks to class without a problem (except it would...

Pros: comfortable, durable, cool
Cons: not good airborne, no handle for off bike

I am not a messenger nor do I play one on TV - but these bags rock! I do commute to work when I can and my DeeDog holds everything I need and want. I recommend getting the bottom straps and center divider to keep loose items in place. The bag conforms to...