Customer Reviews Timbuk2 Command Messenger Bag - Large

Redesign is not clearly stated. Their is no padded handle, no velcro silencers, nor a third Napoleon Pocket, as in the earlier design. I'm not sure why one would regress a design. I put just my 15" Dell work laptop, and lifted the bag with the carry handle, to have it immediately dig into my finger joints. I wouldn't imagine how painful it would be to tout around all the airports I travel through it. Cannot return, so I'll try to sell a brand new bag, likely at a loss.

Great messenger bag with all the features you need. Well made, warrantied, and at fair cost. Buy one for life, you won't be disappointed.

We use them daily for back and forth to the office. But, we also use them for travel with laptop and docs.

I use my bag for everyday carrying. I love the fabric and the color. Im not a huge fan of the hook fasteners as they are difficult to undo and often get stuck in the closure loops. The bag is not as small as i was expecting for my 13" MacBook and so it slides around a lot inside the space provided. There is no doubt that the quality of the bag is excellent, however, as i bought the bag on a final sale this will be my bag for a long time to come. Buyer beware as they say. If you aren't willing to live with what you get, dont buy it as a final sale. As I said, my husband has had his messenger bag fir many years and loves it and encouraged me to by my messenger bag. The quality overall is excellent, it's just not Cinderella's slipper as it were.

Use this as a teacher and love the size and all the zippers and pockets. Not huge but not too small. Really durable materials all around.

I need a sturdy bag for my work as a graduate student. The Command Messenger Bag holds my laptop, books, and notes, and looks good doing it.

I use this bag to carry my stuff to and from the high school where I work. Returning to school has been daunting but this bag makes my commute go smoothly. It's well made, roomy with just the right amount of compartments. I no longer have to be envious of my daughter's Timbuk2 bag.

We use it daily to transport everything necessary to work from home or office. It's really convenient when traveling and going through security...no need to remove laptop from bag, just a quick unzip and the bag lays flat for inspection. Easy-peasy!

I like the bag for the most part. It is roomy enough for all my functions throughout the day. However the one thing I find hard to manage is the clips to close the bag. Getting them latched on to the fabric loops is pretty okay but it is the unlatching that can be hard sometimes. They do not slide very freely due to the upturned metal latch and tend to get caught on the fabric when they do.

The tabs over the Velcro to keep it quiet we're not there as well as there was no iPad pocket in the laptop portion. These features were deciding factors for this purchase. The product was offered at a discount as is. It didn't stipulate features were missing though. Pretty disappointed and won't be shopping with Timbuk2 again.

The bag itself is fine, but the medium's designated laptop sleeve most assuredly doesn't fit a 15" laptop. 13" maximum. I bought it explicitly to fit my laptop.

I use this mainly as a regular briefcase (lunchbox), but it will be well-suited for use on the bike when my commute does not involve driving other people around - the reflective stripes are a welcome feature in that respect. I am very happy with the velcro-plus-metal-hook closure system, also the pad on the shoulder strap. The only thing I don't like are the zipper pulls that make noise whenever I carry the bag - that is something I am going to have to modify.

I was looking for a messenger bag that had space, looked professional, and was vesital. I found it! It is big enough to fit all things I need to carry to my clients, looks great, and can be carried on my shoulder or across my chest. Straps to hide velcro for cover is a great option too. Pockets upon pockets, great to secure items. Love the bag.

Got this on a sitewide discount deal, but I believe I would've saved up to get it otherwise. Great bag that holds everything i need and seems to be even good for a day trip, if you pack correctly.

It's still a great bag, but if you're getting this during the final sale and you're purchasing it based primarily on the product demo video that's out there, be warned that this is not identical. This final version does not have a padded handle (nylon strap only), it does not have a separate iPad pocket in the laptop compartment, and it does not have the largest of the 3 napolean pockets (only has the side pouch pocket and the smaller front flap pocket). Oh, and it does not come with velcro silencers. All in all it's still a tremendous bag, but I was pretty disappointed that it was lacking these four features, especially because at the time I purchased it, that demo video was still on display here on the product page.

Command Messenger bag fits my needs for use in the field, varied weather conditions, travel, and meetings that require big fat binders. All the while, looking polished and feeling secure. The bag is very well designed with travel in mind and so robust. Love the red interior as it helps to see items. I've had other Timbuktu bags over the years and this one is another favorite. Plus, I scored it on sale!

Daily use for medical professional who needs access to computer and notes on a regular basis. Compartments are perfect size. ~15 inch laptop actually fits in the medium size, I measured to make sure it would fit. Looks professional despite being a slightly more casual bag. This is the 2015 model, so I would love to see what improvements are made moving forward. Adjustable straps on the front are also great.

The functionality of this bag is second to none. Great pockets, easy access, they thought of nearly everything. I wish it was a bit smaller as the Small is still a fairly large bag.

I love this bag but unfortunately the demo video is not exactly the bag I recieved. I think my model of Commander Messenger is the SMALL and doesnt have a couple of the features on the demo. The deep pocket that the Ulock can fit in isnt there and the handle is different in the video. The large exterior pocket was a big selling point for me and the handle is only a single piece of webbing. I love the bag it just didnt meet all of my expectations.

Was really excited to upgrade to this bag until it arrived. Unfortunately the product that was shipped does not have all the features that are featured in their own videos for the bag. Has no silencer straps and missing a zipper compartment on the front "U-lock holder". There is not a newer version of this bag listed on the website so ?????? Sucks to fork over the $$ for a good quality product and get something you weren't expecting. Please remove your product video from your YouTube channel if it doesn't match what you're selling. https://youtu.be/gvsIlLDESGw

Great quality. The materials and stitching are excellent. Bag is a tad small... Medium is supposed to fit a 15" laptop. My 15" fits, but it is extremely tight. Also, this is the only Timbuk2 bag I've bought that does not have a lanyard for my keys (This is the 6th Timbuk2 bag I've purchased)...

This is a great product that looks great and is very durable. This is the second Timbuk2 bag that I have bought. My son is using my previous bag, it is 5 years old, but it still looks like new and I just wanted a change.

Work bag for me (subway commute, travel via plane once per month). Love the quality build, plenty of size, simple design, and all the zippered pockets! Not deal-breakers, but opportunities for improvement for me are: don't love the handle (feels flimsy if carrying bag by hand); and irritated by the hooks at the front (not super easy)I was hoping too just use the velcro flaps and not have to use the hooks, but kinda need to use the hooks. All in all, though, it's a great bag.

I recently needed to travel to Canada multiple times. This bag has helped me stay organized and keep all of my items safe too. It is such a blessing to have! GREAT product. It was bigger than I thought it was going to be...

Work bag for me (subway commute, travel via plane once per month). Love the quality build, plenty of size, simple design, and all the zippered pockets! Not deal-breakers, but opportunities for improvement for me are: don't love the handle (feels flimsy if carrying bag by hand); and irritated by the hooks at the front (not super easy)-I was hoping too just use the velcro flaps and not have to use the hooks, but kinda need to use the hooks. All in all, though, it's a great bag.