Customer Reviews Timbuk2 Command Messenger Bag - Large

I love the water bottle is located on the side for easy excess!!

As stated, this is a great bag. The shoulder strap is very comfortable and easy to adjust with no slack left over thanks their system. The bag is more geared to taking your computer to work than beers to the beach. Plenty of separate storage options for organizing which is something that other brands don't seem to realize as important. I'm not sure how often the TSA friendly part will be useful but it is nice to be able to access your computer without opening the main compartment. On that that note, the option to do without the loud Velcro closure is a more of a blessing than you realize - really helps the bag "grow up" and fit better in a professional setting.

Great bag for school and meetings. Enough room to leave the purse at home.

I use this bag to go to and from work everyday. I have no problems walking the whole way. I was worried that the small size would be too small, but the size is perfect. Fits my laptop well, and my tablet along side it. Spectacular bag.

I wanted a smaller bag for commuting on bus & train. This is perfect. Looks great too. I like the "Napoleon" pockets to store/retrieve my phone and bus pass. Great strap length and adjustment. TSA Compliant bag makes it easier to travel by plane since I don't need to remove the laptop. Would prefer a built in key chain clip like my other Timbuk2 bag. I never hesitate buying from Timbuk2. They stand behind their products and make awesome bags.

Love the bag. I had a smaller timbuk2 bag to fit my 13" laptop but recently got a 15 inch laptop. Needed a bag to accommodate the laptop. I use this bag for work. There's plenty of room to fit a water bottle, lunch bag, laptop if needed and more (cables.", wallet, etc). Timbuk2 has great reliable products. I see tons of other peers at the hospital carrying timbuk2 bags!

It's a perfect all-rounder. Easier to organise your belongings than the classic messenger and it's smart / casual enough to be suitable for most tasks. I'm not likely to use this on my bike, as it doesn't feel that it has the durability of the classics. Its versatility makes it perfect for a night away or a bag for day to day use. I love the protection it affords my MacBook Air and all the extra compartments. The buckles on the front are attractive but fiddly and mean that you can't totally overburden it in the way you can the classic.

I got my first Timbuk2 bag in 1989 in San Francisco and it's still in occasional use for family vacations. I did a lot of research and picked this bag for my daily back and forth with a laptop trips. So far, I'm happy with the choice but of course have a few suggestions (anyone listening?). First, the Medium is plenty big enough for tablet, laptop and several notebooks/moleskins, etc. if all you need is your laptop the the medium can accommodate your lunch. I also like the look - lots of messenger bags out there, this has a cleaner modern appearance. It does not stand up, so if that's important to you then look elsewhere. ggestions: an additional organizer inside the zippered compartment in the bag would have been nice for power cords, passport, infrequently used but important things to access without digging around. Also some built in padding at the bottom of the laptop compartment would provide extra shock protection for when you do set it down like a standup briefcase a little harder than intended.

There are many features I like about this bag (laptop access, TSA friendly), but it has one MAJOR design flaw - the bottom is not flat so it topples over (forward) every time you put it down - not good when you've got an expensive DSLR in the main compartment or a laptop and/or iPad in the back. I love Timbuktu and their products, but I'm growing to hate the Command messenger bag. Wish had ordered the Commute (that I got for my husband for Christmas) - much roomier and doesn't flop over whenever he sets it down.

I LOVE this bag. Really. The only thing I find myself wishing for is a front (or flap) compartment to throw my keys into without having to open the bag. I use the side flap zipper compartment for my phone (which is AWESOME!) It is comfortable, looks great. I love that the clasps are on the bag (and so don't hang down and bang around), it is stylish, comfortable and really holds a lot. I wish you had a smaller (XS) version of this for day use (or made a hybrid of this with your transitional messenger bag). I can't tell you how delirious it makes me to have found a messenger bag with a handle and a separate compartment for my laptop. Really, it is a fantastic bag.

I am satisfied with this bag. It is basically as described. The "Marsh" color is a bit more olive in color than it appeared on my computer monitor, but still looks good. My only two complains are these: 1. Needs an additional outer pocket to quickly slip in a boarding pass or passport. 2. The bottom does not sit flat--it actually seems to slope up from the back panel to the front panel, so the bag always falls over onto the flap side when I set it on the floor. Perhaps I just need to break in the bag more.

Great it so many ways. I just want a clip to attach my keys to. : )

Great bag, i got the medium, its a perfect (maybe even a little too big) for a 15" macbook pro, lunch box, text book and various other things. great bag, happy with the purchase :)

This bag does not have enough secure compartments like the messenger bags have. I don't need two places to to store an iPad but I do need secure places to keep my iPhone(s), wallet, earbuds, business cards, expensive commuter pass, etc. The command messenger is a great concept but lacks smaller zippered or velcro pockets. Messenger bags are great but without secure internal pockets, stuff can fall out too easily. I guess it's back to a traditional messenger bag until timbuk2 changes this design.

I needed a new laptop bag that could hold a decent amount of things. I use my laptop bag to carry lots of things in my life that I might need. I wanted one that could hold some odd shaped things (like my Beats headphones case) and this fit the bill. It is high quality and even when it is loaded to the max, the strap pad makes it feel like it isn't even on my shoulder. Only con is that it will take you some time to figure out the hooks on the front.

It was everything I expected and more. Watching the demo video really helped me get the most out it's hidden and more obvious features. It replaced a much simpler, less purpose-oriented canvass messenger bag I've used for 10 years because I'm cheap (and it was a gift). I wish I'd have bought my new Timbuktu years ago.

I love this bag and use it every day in my Real Estate business. It holds my Macbook Air, portfolio, pens, files, and lots of other useful stuff. Not too big and works just fine! Oh, and it looks stylish too...

I love this bag. I wore my old Timbuk2 bag out and needed a replacement. After a lot of searching I found this one. Had the luxury of going to the store to try it out and really liked it. A few things with the bag have taken some getting used to but that has happened and I'm very happy. My iPhone 6 Plus fits perfectly in the quick access front pocket and I love the separate compartment for the laptop and iPad. Also how The iPad also has its own spot near the front of the bag. The flap closures are tough to get into sometimes but I saw this as good and bad. Good to keep others out. Bad because it frustrates me sometimes. But I'm working on it. My bag also will not stand on its own without help. If I place the shoulder padded strap under the from it works better. The front corners of the bag are not made to stay in an I'm an outward position. I have to reach inside the bag to make the go outward. But not a big deal.

I was very excited to get this bag. I've been searching for a well-designed practical work bag that was a) comfortable to wear b) had all the right pockets so I wouldn't constantly digging through my bag for phone/keys/wallet and c) something that was TSA friendly. So really, in it's design I thought this bag was perfect! The issue is that I don't think it's designed for a 5'3" tall woman. Even the small size seems too big for me. My laptop and commute paraphernalia could easily fit in a somewhat smaller bag. And all the colors are kind of stereotyipcally man-ish- black, green, gray, dark red and blue. It's still the best thing I could find, I just wish there were more options for size and color for the ladies.

I use this bag daily as a laptop bag as well as traveling with it. The number of pockets are great. I haven't found anything wrong with the bag as of yet.

Happy with the bag. It's definitely nicely made and high-quality. It fits my 15" MBP Retina perfectly. My only minor complaint is the side bottle holder could be a little larger.

I'm a backpack guy that is used to everything having it's compartment/place/pocket. I was a little worried at first that slimming down my bag would force me to leave some things behind but that was not the case at all. I especially like that I can get to my laptop, folders, keys, notepad, cellphone, multi-tool, and more all without flipping the top open. So I have all of that easily accessible and then plenty of additional room inside. It's also slick looking enough for my yuppy office gig while being just the right amount of different and stylish. All around great bag.

Amazing bag. Build quality is outstanding. I do a lot of travel with tech stuff, so this makes airline travel easy-peasy! Nice long strap, easy to access everything I need, and I feel very comfortable carrying it. As a girl techie, having a professional nice looking bag is important. This fits the bill with lots of extras.

I use my bag for work, which includes airplane travel, but I've yet to use it at the airport. I love the storage, how it looks and it's very comfortable. The only thing I don't love so far is that it doesn't sit upright. Other reviewers mentioned this and I didn't think it would it bother me, but it's not my favorite thing. Overall though, I love this bag and would purchase again.

I love this messenger, very functional in its design and practicality.