Customer Reviews Timbuk2 Command Messenger - Large

Everything is so smartly designed. What a pleasure having compartments for everything, including one on the outside flap, perfect for my keys. It just makes everything about using a bag a little easier.

I purchased this after seeing so many great reviews about TimBuk2 bags. I can say that all of the positivity is well-founded. It is a great bag for toting my laptop to and from work. Love the adjustable strap. I love the Small size as well but could do with some larger pockets in the main pocket.

I am an academic who uses this product as my daily work bag as well as for travel. I have sprinted through O'Hare airport with this bag and can vouch strongly for its comfort and practicality. I am a tall woman and the medium size is roomy without being too large. I appreciate that the bag is both practical and stylish---it is not ladies tote by any means, but it also does not look like it's suited only to 55 year old men (not that it would not suit this demographic as well). I am immensely pleased with the purchase and will buy Timbuk2 again.

Honestly, this exceeds any expectations I had! I am a person who does EXTENSIVE research when purchasing anything that I will be using for an extended period of time (I'm not lying when I say I spent hours and hours looking at dozens of bags). I can say without a doubt this is the best bag for me. The color, the weight, the size and various compartments are perfect for my ever-changing lifestyle (I often go from class, to work, to meetings, to travel all in one day). It's light, stays dry, and gets compliments all the time. Love this bag!

well thought out design size (L) is impressive

It's incredible for airport travel and going through security. I have the medium size and I'm glad I did. It keeps the essentials, yet prevents me from over packing. I'd prefer a dedicated key lanyard on the inside to hook my keys to while traveling. Also, I'd prefer some shock cord somewhere (on flap or bottom even) to stuff a light weight rain jacket (versus inside the bag).

Used to own the old Command model and it still worked perfectly, just wanted a change. This bag is comfortable, roomy and looks great. Highly recommended for commuting, traveling, going to class etc.

I use this bag for work everyday and it's the perfect size and very comfortable. It is high quality material I'm sure it will last forever.

This bag is light and roomy and firm enough to stand up when putting files and my laptop into it. Love it!

I am always looking for a bag that is as organized as I am, and this is it. If you need to carry a laptop and or a tablet, this is the bag. Not only do I use as computer bag and briefcase that I bring to work everyday, I also bring it on every trip including vacations. First there are three zippered compartments that are accessible without opening the bag. One I use for all my phone and computer cables. Another for earphones and Bluetooth headset, and I stash metal things here while I clear TSA security. The third is for travel documents. There is also a side water bottle holder. Open it up - you have the main compartment with a organizer and three other compartments. I would like an internal water bottle holder in the inside as well for my umbrella. Also, love the Velcro silencers so much that I have never used the Velcro. I own six other Timbu2 bags and a bunch of Tumis, and this is one I use the most.

I have had this bag for about a year and a half, maybe two years. I have the medium size, and it's just big enough for my pens, calculator, laptop, notebook, and lunch. I've taken it to work, to class, on day trips around town, and traveling/commuting--on bikes, buses, cars, trains, the subway, and lots of planes. My family lives in Washington and I live in New York City so I travel a lot. I love it's functionality and of course it looks classy, but what surprises me most is its durability. I'm not super nice to my stuff (I used to go through backpacks every year or two), and I've used this thing a lot, and it still looks brand new. I'm shocked. I mean the strap is starting to show a little bit of wear but the bag itself looks the same as it did the day I bought it. I have a backpack from these guys too that I bought because of this bag, and it's also looking good after a year of use. I have no regrets about getting this bag. When (or maybe, if) I ever have to replace it, I'll definitely be getting another Timbuk2.

I just went from Dayton to San Jose last week and my Timbuk2 Messenger bag held it together! It was a killer bag to travel with because of it's ease of use and perfect size for my macbook pro! It's durable and stylish so I feel like my contents are safe and I'm able to pull off a snazzy look. Highly recommend.

This is the perfect tech bag. I was looking for a shoulder bag to replace my backpack and I wasn't sure if I would be able to find one but this bag is great. A lot of compartments and space.

Great and versatile bag. Looks stylish and very practical. Computer compartment is easy to access and does not require opening main flap to get into it. Love the little pocket on the side of the main compartment (again, can access without opening main flap) and a great spot to secure a power block. The bag wears comfortably and the strap is easy to adjust to the size you are wanting. Main compartment is spacious; I do wish it had a few more pockets for organization but it still works great and can store a good amount of material. Overall, extremely happy with the purchase and love that it is TSA friendly. It is a high quality bag that looks fantastic.

Overall I'm very impressed with the bag. Quality is evident and I would highly recommend.

I love the look of this bag. It's stylish, modern, and wears well with any wardrobe I choose. There is enough room to fit my MacBook Pro 15", iPad Pro, & iPad mini. I did find the bag a bit uncomfortable after long walks but that may just be with any messenger bag as it hangs on 1 shoulder and got a little sore after a while. This is the first messenger bag I've owned so not sure if this is just normal for any bag. Not bad, just a bit uncomfortable after several hours of wear walking around. Overall, I'm very happy with this bag and love Timbuk2's products.

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Functional and Stylish!

I was worried that this was going to be too small, but it's just right. 13" macbook pro, iPad, Point and Shot Camera, charger, cables, do dads, thingamajigs, notebook, umbrella, water bottle.... they all fit. Not much room for anything else, but what else do you need?

Took it with me on my first trip to Japan. I needed a bag to keep my laptop (15-inch MacBook Pro Retina), my iPad (in a bulky Otterbox case), small DSLR camera, and a bunch of other small items. This bag did very well, and I was able to fit everything in there with relative ease. Lots of pockets for organizing things, I found myself under-utilizing the interior pockets; the outside access was my preference. Some of the zippers were a little difficult to operate. I will chalk that up to the bag being brand new. The strap was reasonably comfortable, and the size of the bag was good (I believe mine was a medium). Great bag!

This bag is incredible, at some points I'll have 2 laptops (MacBook pro and 15" laptop),nexus 9, all power cables, phone, and more it it at the same time and it's medium sized. I am really impressed with this bag and I'm very picky about my laptop bags. I switched from a BBP Hamptons Hybrid Messenger bag that I used for 3 years to this one due to wear and tear and I'm totally loving this bag!

I get more comments on this bag than my old leather one. It's very well made out of heavy-weight materials - but light and stylish. LOVE IT.

It's attractive and my boyfriend loves it!! No complaints here!

I've had a Commute 2.0 since 2009 and have loved the bag, especially the TSA laptop compartment. It still looks new after 7 years. The only negative was the TSA compartment had to be zipped up for the laptop not to fall out...which when you're pressed from behind in the line means you can't just pickup the bag and zip it up later. I tried the last generation Command because it changed the TSA compartment to hinge on the bottom so you can just pickup the bag and zip later. However, the 1st gen Command was too flimsy and didn't have enough pockets. It was definitely good looking but not practical. This Command 2015 model fixes all of that. It keeps the great improved TSA compartment, but increases the number of pockets. I especially love the 3 pockets that can be accessed without opening the flap of the bag, it means you can get at your headphones, tablet and power supplies while on the move. I have the Medium Command and it's a about 15% smaller inside than the Medium Commute. Its been a little snugger when loading for a longer trip, but its held everything the Commute did. And best of all, its way better looking than the Commute (I have the Carbon & Molasses Command).

A fairly compact briefcase-type bag with lots of slots for tech. Seems small until your laptop and tablet and Harapad disappear into the back pocket, and you still have room in the front for chargers and papers and earbuds and books ..., even a Chinese bamboo flute. (The sheet music, dimo and erjiao fit in a sneaky front pocket.) Your cell phone goes in a pocket inside the top flap, and then there are still two side pockets for a water bottle and knickknacks. I bought my first Timbuk2 bag in 1994, and I'm still using it. Judging from the construction of the Command TSA bag, I fully expect to be carrying it in 2040.