Customer Reviews Timbuk2 Command Messenger Bag - Large

It's a great bag

I use the Command Messenger Bag everyday for work. It has more than ample room for all my needs, perfect for bringing my laptop as well as other daily "essentials". It's light weight, comfortable to carry with or without using the shoulder strap. It's appearance is more than stylish yet classic in design. The bag is more than durable and can with stand any punishment I could dish out. I highly recommend this Messenger Bag to anyone looking for a very hip, roomy and comfortable messenger bag.

Got the black and grey Commander in a medium size and it serves it's purpose well. It's a practical bag that appears to be made of high quality materials (zippers, velcro, etc). Only had the bag for one month so cannot speak to the durability, but I would certainly expect it to last for a few years at the least. I was most concerned about the size, and the medium is just big enough for my needs. I probably could have afforded to upgrade to a large, but this bag will hold about two 2" binders, and 2-3 textbooks (size-dependent), along with any office/classroom supplies you would need. Anything after that, and it becomes a tight fit. I am involved in an extensive training program so if I need to transport food or clothing items, I'll usually have a backpack-style "shoe bag" stashed in my Timbuk2. 13" MacBook Pro fits easily in the laptop compartment, and I would assume a tablet would fit well without a laptop, but I cannot speak for that, as I do not yet own a tablet. Strap is comfortable, and the bag is easy to transport. I use public transportation and walk 3-4 miles with this bag daily, and it does not result in any discomfort. I did get this bag at 25 or 30% off. Cannot say that it is an awesome value at full retail. You can probably get a cheaper bag that is comparable in quality but regardless, I am happy with my purchase. I think that about does it....

Love the pass thru on the back and the zip feature for TSA. Plenty of compartments for business travel

A key fob would be nice

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This is my 2nd Timbuk2 bag and I like this one even better than the first. It is lighter and design for laptop is improved. You cannot go wrong with this bag.

Got it in medium, Diablo red.Holds much more than you realize. I am using it for work and actually impressed by it in many ways. It's stylish, light weight, has many pockets (cell phone, sun glasses, pens, laptop pocket, ipad pocket, etc. Much much better than all the products I've used in the past so I have no bad things to say

Extremely durable and very roomy. Perfect for students/professionals who have to carry heavy laptops/books. Plenty of compartments for organization. The strap is comfortable and a good length (I'm 6'2" for reference). The material is very solid, and the hooks that keep the bag closed are very strong. I've owned quite a few messenger bags over the years, but this one definitely stands out because of its durability and comfort.

I'm a graduate student who splits my free time between working in the healthcare field and traveling to national conferences. I've been hauling around a bulky backpack for years, but finally decided I needed to switch to a messenger bag, something more stylish and less obtrusive and more conformed to what I carry. I carry a 5-subject notebook, a kindle paperwhite, a small folder, a portfolio and a Thinkpad Yoga 12.5" I can easily fit all of this into this (medium) bag with chargers, pens/pencils and a calculator without it becoming too bulky or even a little tight. I can also slide my umbrella under the flap to protrude on both sides rather easily. The waterbottle netting could be a bit bigger to accommodate larger water bottles (I like to carry a 1.5L bottle, because we should ALL be drinking 1.5L/day unless fluid restricted) and the bag does not stand upright on it's own unless you prop it up at an angle. Overall, from the excellent quality and style of this bag, I don't expect to be getting another bag for a very long time. Best. Bag. Purchase. Ever.

Great bag. For me, I just wish there were 3 more inches of interior space. Otherwise, it's a well put together bag.

I use this every day for work to carry my laptop. The bag is light and has more than enough room for storage. I bought the medium size and it fits my 16in laptop perfectly.

I LOVE this bag! I'm traveling over seas and this will be my only carry on for a 36 hours of air travel. The number of secure, smaller pockets and the dedicated laptop area absolutely sold me on this bag. I have yet to find any fault with it at all. It's exactly as shown/described (and maybe even better)

The bag is great. I only wish there was a size large enough to carry a 15.6" laptop but smaller than the L size. I've come to like the flexibility of the large size but do find it bulky at times.

Everything is in the title. The size is perfect, it fits me well. I choose this model because of its design, but it's practicle and very comfortable at the same time too. The strap feel good, the handle feel strong and the compartments have perfect sizes. I even had a rainy day, and the bag was still dry inside. I used it for a month now, and I love it. Don't hesitate, just go for it !

This bag is great. I use it as a commuter bag to the office in downtown Chicago. I purchased the small size which is a perfect size for me (I'm 6 foot 200lb). It can hold quite a bit including my laptop, folders, umbrella and my lunch. Even when I fill it up, it still feels comfortable across my shoulders. The construction is top notch. I can tell that this will last years.

This bag is used for computer bag for office and travelling.

I bought this for my boyfriend and he literally tells me every day, "I love my bag, this is the best bag ever." He loves the pockets the ease of getting in and out of it, it fits his giant laptop and is so light and comfortable to carry. Now I want one too. That bag is his new best friend.

Bought a Timbuk2 Messenger Bag for both my son and husband earlier in the year. Loved theirs so much that finally bought myself one as well. We use them for our laptops, ipads, notebooks, pretty much for anything. Absolutely outstanding bags. Well thought out design with lots of pockets for everything, including a water bottle on the outside. Great designs, choices of color and material, something for everyone. Absolutely love it.

Let me start by saying this is my number one bag of choice, and I have many to choose from. I work full time and go to school at night. Both parts of my life have a laptop associated with it, and this bag lets me get away with 2 laptops (13 inch and 15 inch) when I absolutely have to. The small compartments located all over the bag are very handy. Sometimes I forget where things are because there are a lot of spots I could have stashed something (but that isn't the bags fault). I also travel for work a fair amount and I can just unzip the bag without removing my laptop which is a small but very convenient luxury. Cons (minor): I have with the bag is, there is a few times where I can't get the buckle mechanism undone seamlessly and it can take a few attempts at it on occasion. Besides that, I can't complain. The mesh bottle holder thing could be a bit deeper? and possibly the small zip pocket on the flap that holds your phone or whatever, could be set a little deeper as well (more of a "lip" or "catch", because sometimes I put my phone in there and forget to zip it up, and can feel like it might slip out (again, minor). Overall: Great Bag and I give it 4.8 Cheers

This is my second Timbuk2 bag, the first was stolen. I loved my first bag, however, did my proper research and looked at other options. I couldn't find anything that had the mix of function and style to compare with these bags. I use this bag primarily for work, my daily walk is about an hour, and it fits comfortably on my back while having the space to hold everything I would need for the day. Additionally, it look professional enough that I am able to use this bag to go to boardroom meetings in a suit without looking unprofessional.

I'm a history teacher and use the bag daily for my tablet laptop, binder, a few books, wallet, phone, and a few personal items. My favorite thing about my first Timbuk2 bag is how customizable the sizing is. I'm a 5'6" woman and chose the smallest size, and while things get squished on nights I take a lot of work home, it's plenty big and roomy. I've gotten many compliments and it is much cooler than my last teacher bag, the lining of which shredded after less than a year of use. I hate shiny nylon, so the heathered gray weatherproof fabric is perfect for me. It doesn't really stand upright like the video says, but on the slouchy to sturdy messenger bag spectrum it is definitely sturdily constructed, yet not too boxy.

I'm a consultant and this is the best work bag that I've ever used. It's small but there are many pockets to organize all of your belongings so you don't need as much space. The TSA feature is great that you don't even need to re-zip your bag as you walk away from the security table.

This is hands down the best messenger bag I've ever owned. It looks very nice, is not too bulky and awesome to carry. My 15" retina MacBook also fits very nice in the medium size bag. With all the necessary padding to protect it. And when you're going through airport security you don't have to take your laptop out anymore. Yay! TLDR; It's awesome and I would absolutely recommend this.

I bought a medium size because it was on sale. I would recommend a large size to those who need to carry a 15 inch laptop plus something else like books.