Customer Reviews Timbuk2 Classic Messenger - Extra Small

I love these bags. I bought this one to replace one that I bought a good 10-15 years ago. The only reason I had to replace it is because the inside lining was breaking down. That's a good long run, so I'm ok with that. The only thing I miss on this new one is the smaller pockets inside the zipped pocket inside. Please add that back in. :) Otherwise, I absolutely love it. It's study and easily holds all my water bottles and essentials. I use it literally every day and on EVERY trip. This is definitely my favorite brand when it comes to bags. You can't beat the quality or longevity.

So far I've been using it about 2 weeks. Cannot complain. Very good quality bag. Large enough to carry everything I need for work. Was using a backpack previously, and it was annoying having to take backpack off and go through it. With this messenger bag just rotate to the back it's out of the way. Rotate to the front and go through it. Has made it easier carrying all the stuff I need for work. (Flashlight, notepads, camera, radio, water, books,pens, tablet)

Very satisfied with the build quality, functionality, and aesthetics of the bag. It's well made and the materials all seem durable and are comfortable. The shoulder pad is a little bulky, but can be removed (permanently, unfortunately) easily enough with scissors.

I use this bag to carry all of my supplies for school. I don't have an office on campus, so I must cart around notebooks, textbooks, files, laptop, and office supplies. I also stash an umbrella, a first aid kit, snacks, and a water bottle in there. It gets heavy, but the strap seems rugged and the shoulder pad helps. I think it looks much better than my backpack. The large size is bigger than I expected, but I manage to fill it. The handle on the back of the bag is handy for lifting it into the car. I hook my keys on the shoulder strap attachment. The inner pocket location of the key cord is inconvenient for me. Next time, I'm ordering a custom bag to add some color.

The small bag is perfect for everyday use, very lightweight. The strap fits comfortably and stays put. The Velcro to secure the bag closed is very strong but also very loud.

Great value for the size you get. I wanted a waterproof bag for daily commuting. It holds my computer and everything else I need for the day. The shoulder strap is fine but wish it were just a little bit wider.

I bought this for my husband as a gift and loves it! It fits his laptop and everything he needs for the office and he loves how nice it looks! This is the second one I've bought for him since he used the other one for years, but spilled many lunches and cups of coffee in it, so I insisted on upgrading him, although his original one is still quite functional.

Purchased as a gift for someone else and they loved it too. Very utilitarian, not flashy, and has a nice profile. Fits a 13" laptop along with other items easily. Would definitely buy one for myself too if I needed a messenger bag

This is my second Timbuk2 bag. My first one (a backpack) is about 5 years old and in near perfect condition after almost daily use. When I bought this messenger bag, I had to replace it with a larger size (initially bought a small and exchanged for a medium size), and Timbuk2 was great about the return & exchange process. So far, I've been really pleased with the messenger bag! Good size, well made, and the color is as pictured.

This was a present for me. It is a perfect bag but I was disappointed in the color. Luckily, my nurse daughter loves it for work, so its a win!

I bought this bag for my girlfriend to use as a work bag. She works 2 jobs and sometimes doesn't get to come home in between. She loves it! It's small but mighty. I want one now myself.

This is my second timbuk2 purchase my first bag wouldn't fit my new larger iPad and school is getting more serious so I needed a step up and wanted something I knew i could trust , great bag holds and organizes everything and keeps it dry on a motorcycle in the rain, very well thought out and tough as nails which is why when after 6 years of waiting on a kidney transplant and the call finally came I knew there was only one bag I needed for this adventure , my trusty companion messenger bag ! A few school items were replaced with long term hospital stay things like slippers and medications and a week after surgery today we are going home! Get this bag ! It is up to anything life can throw at you i won't ever buy from anywhere but timbuk2 they just get it .

Backpacks are nice for heavy loads but shoulder bags are more convenient. The problem is they swing around when you bend over. The cross strap on the messenger bag works great to prevent movement. If I am going to cycle with the bag or carrying it longer distances I use the cross strap. For shorter carries I tuck the longer strap into the bag and leave the flap clips undone as the velcro keeps the flap shut regardless of how full the bag is. There are a lot of pockets, but they are not intrusive and the bag can be loaded as one large open sack because the divider can be flush against the back. The shoulder strap is comfortable with moderate weight I have carried so far. This size should be perfect for under the seat on airplanes. Overall just really well thought out design.

My other messenger bag is a 15 year old Timbuk2 Commute. Nothing's wrong with it, I just needed another, slightly smaller one. And this bag did not disappoint. It's perfect!

I am a massage therapist and use the bag to carry around my supplies and agenda.

This the second bag we bought in the family(first was purchased by my husband and he loved it).

What I love about Timbuk2's products aside from the durability and variety, it's their range of sizes. I'm a very short guy (5' on a good day) and most bags of standard size are just too big for me, they make me look smaller. I struggled for a long time finding a quality messenger bag that wouldn't throw off my proportions and I found it here. The XS sizing options available on Timbuk2 are perfect for allowing me to have a quality product in a more appropriate size without sacrificing any of the functionality.

Not too big, not too small. Great material and just enought organizer pockets.

I use my messenger bag mainly for school. It easily holds my 15" laptop , water bottle, notebooks , etc. It's a lot less bulky than the backpack I used to use and it looks great. I've gotten quite a few compliments on it!

This little bag is great! I had a larger laptop bag for over a decade and, when it finally started to wear out, I thought it would be nice to down size a bit. Super happy with this bag--it's big enough for my MacBook Pro and iPad + anything else I need to bring with me to work, but small enough that it doesn't weigh me down or get in the way.

best bag EVER!!

LOVE, LOVELOVE!!

I absolutely adore my Timbuk2 bag. I've been a Timbuk2 user for over 15 years and continue to love their products. I had a newer small messenger bag I got a few years ago that is perfect in every way but needed an upgrade for a somewhat larger bag for days I need to carry extra stuff around. The quality is so great, the practicality of the pockets is great, it really perfectly fits my needs. My one complaint I've had for years is that the standard messenger bags come with a pad that's optimal for right shoulder wearers and I'm a left shoulder wearer. This means my collarbone gets a little too much love from the buckle which is occasionally uncomfortable. If this is too much of a concern for you you can order the customized bag with a left shoulder cushion!

Great bag. Replaced a leather bag I had for about 10 years and I already like this one better.

Got this bag for my husband for traveling. Perfect size for his camera, iPad, and other necessities. Well made, light, and sturdy.