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Originally built for hard-working messengers, the Classic Messenger Bag has been in production for 20 years. Known for its long-lasting, rugged durability and distinctive three-panel, multi-color design, the Classic Messenger has been adopted in cities around the world as the everyday, all-purpose carryall. It features a ballistic nylon exterior and waterproof liner, and remains the bag-of-choice for bicycle messengers, cycling enthusiasts and urban dwellers everywhere. [Imported]
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Technical Details
- Rugged Ballistic nylon exterior- PVC-Free waterproof liner
- Quick Adjust side cam shoulder strap
- Internal Organizer pockets and key ring tether
- Heavy Duty Stitching
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By Mitchell
This review is for the medium, solid black, made in the Philippines Timbuk2 messenger bag. I have been using it for about a month now, mostly going back and forth to school.
As the title states, I am left-handed. One of the great features of the Timbuk2 is its easily adjustable cam belt. If you have the money to spare, I highly, highly recommend spending the extra money and getting the lefty model if you plan on wearing this over your right shoulder. I have only seen the lefty model available directly from Timbuk2, but it may be available elsewhere. However, if you are like me and want to save a few bucks by shopping through Amazon, the "right-handed" model works just fine over the right shoulder. It just means that you have to take the bag off or flip it around front to adjust the strap instead of adjusting it while it's still on the shoulder.
This video helps explain what I'm talking about:
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This is a messenger bag not only in name, but in practice. I only suggest getting it if you plan on using it on a bicycle, as this is where it excels. The cross-strap helps it stay in place even when pedaling hard or leaning over. It is pretty bare bones: There's only one main compartment (with two small zippered pockets) and no back padding. Everything present appears to be made of high quality materials, though. The padded shoulder strap is comfortable and adjusts easily when you want it to. I usually don't bother with the clasps on the front flap; the Velcro holds it closed just fine. Just remember the Velcro when entering a quiet setting.
The medium easily accommodates a large binder, a large textbook, and a few small objects. A change of clothes fits in here just fine with some room to spare. A 24-pack of cans looks like it may fit, but I have not tried it yet.
By Bike Rider (Pennsylvania)
There are a lot of shoulder bags that are called "messenger bags," but this is the real deal. Lots of room and not a lot of useless frills that you don't need. Does not have a padded laptop sleeve, but that is fine for me since I don't own one.
This bag has a stabilizer strap for when you are riding a bike to keep the bag on your back, instead of falling off to lay next to your hip. "Phony" messenger bags lack this critical feature.
Nice sturdy fabric that is very water proof. Plenty of straps and velcro to secure the top flap and to cinch up the bottom. The bottom straps even hold a 1/4 size viola case to the bottom of the bag!
The interior is nice and simple with small compartments for phone, wallet, checkbook, etc.
Two things I would like to see added would be (1) a top handle for picking up the bag like a breif case, and (2) a small compartment on the very outside of the top flap to hold keys and other small items so you do not need to open the flap to get at them.
Otherwise, a great well-made bag for getting around town on two wheels.
By Darin T. (New York, USA)
I loved this bag the problem was I got a size that was to bag I purchased the XL in blue, I thought I needed all of the extra room but really the XL is a perfect luggage bag for plane trips. I returned the bag not because it wasnt a great bag which it is I returned it because I could not haul around a bag that big. I am still thinking about get this bag in the medium size.
By Random guy (North Texas)
Got a bag in June of 2007, use it for my gym gear and commute duties. Ride a motorcycle and the bag is great. I have a wide back and back packs don't work very well, this bag perfect. After two years of hauling stuff back and forth from work and the gym, it still looks great.
Would most definitely buy another one if something happened to this one. But at this point, the bag still looks new, except for some marks on the liner.
By MFC (California, USA)
I've only recently heard of the Timbuk2 brand, but I am quickly sold. Their messenger bags are top-quality products. Sturdy material, spacious compartments, and efficient design (e.g. the sturdy snap-on latches, secure velcro, etc). And best of all, these messenger bags come in a wide array of sizes and design/colors. The only caveat I would give to first-time customers is to really LOOK at the dimensions (inches centimeters) of the bag before you choose a particular size. I purchased the "extra small" and trust me there is nothing smallish about it. It is surprisingly spacious for an item labeled as "extra small". I can only imagine that the "Small" bag would be adequate for the majority of people. And the "Medium" and "Large" bags would be immensely roomy that you can probably store your 10-pound pet poodle there, with plenty of room to spare!
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