Customer Reviews Timbuk2 Classic Messenger - Extra Small

I wish I had purchased this bag two years ago when I was considering it. I am so glad I did. It was a great sale and it exceeded my expectations. There are so many compartments and this bag is made very well. I was kind of worried about how the small looked, but actually I was surprised when I started putting stuff in it. It fit my professional camera, my old MacBook Pro and there's still room for my everyday stuff and more. It's not bulky at all and you can really stuff this bag. The materials are comfortable and light and I can't wait to take it on my bike. This is a great everyday bag for school, work, gym, leisure, etc. I will be getting my kids each a bag for school very soon. I Love it!

I have had a small messenger bag - purple and natural, that I have used intensively, almost constantly since 2003. I would really like it to wear out, as I'd like another color. But it's still fine. I wash it, and other than some slight wear inside, it looks almost new. It's still holds most of my junk. It's still comfortable to swing over my shoulder. It still repels rain. The quality is superb.

I use the bag for school, errands and everything. It's the perfect size. I love the pockets and how the pockets don't sag down even when loaded. It holds my laptop, a jacket, wallet and what ever I find at the store, usually. Only suggestion would be to add a zippered pocket where the handle is on the back for phone, keys... I love Timbuk2 for their quality construction and how great the bags look.

Received my xs messenger for Christmas 10 years ago and absolutely love it. My wife has gone through 6 purses during my time with the Timbuktu messenger. Great for hiking, airplanes, kayaking, altogether perfect when a backpack is too much. Also great in tandem with a backpack. Bought one for my college bound son this holiday season after he admirably commented on the versatility and durability of my handbag.

Great commuter bag for work. Nice upgrades since my last one that lasted forever.

Love this bag, color, size, durability ! Just bought 2 more as gifts

I love this bag. I will never ever ever have another bag. You guys rock!!!!!!

My boyfriend is real hard to please... especially when it comes to clothes and bags. So I was a little nervous about my choice. He adores this bag! He texts me everyday to tell me how much he loves it. It's the perfect cross body bag: right size, right fit, right look, not too complicated, outside or inside yet super practical. Even the logo is not too big and ostentatious. We both love it: looks sharp and casual and urban chic. And Timbuk2 was real cool to work with. My own next bag will come from there (no, I am not being paid to write this review!!! Wish I was but I'm not, I promise). Just a very pleased customer --and I almost never write reviews either.

This bag is exactly what I've been looking for! I bought the classic messenger bag in sized medium and it fits everything I need to get to and from work and, when applicable, everything I need for my side gig as a yoga teacher. The interior pockets are perfect and so far fit everything I've thrown their way. This bag sits really well on my shoulder and makes commuting on public transit and in carpools very easy. (I'm looking forward to the weather being warm enough to test it on my bike).

I was hesitant about spending the money but I am SOOOO happy I did. I love my bag. The compartments are great and the size is perfect. Being a teacher, I need a high quality bag that can fit whatever I need and this bag does that. Highly recommend.

A friend, who has had one of these bags since 2004, recommended this brand to me for an upcoming trip. I originally ordered the small (color Toxic) so I could use this daily to carry my ipad & everyday work needs. Loved the color and quality of the bag. And I have since been using it daily. Not sure who has been saying this doesn't have a lot of pockets - it has plenty of big and little pockets. I've since ordered a medium (something that can hold a larger laptop) in Red, which was the color I initially wanted but was sold out. Either way, I now have a small and medium bag in different colors so, depending on the day's needs, I can bounce between the two. I very much like the company's stand on backing their product for a lifetime and trying to refurbish old bags for those in need in lieu of them ending up in landfills. Not a huge fan of the velcro, but over time I grew to overlook it. There are times I'm lazy and don't clip up my bag and the velcro makes it nice to just slap the cover and go. I think the biggest selling point to me is the padded shoulder strap. That thing is wonderful. As a woman, anatomically speaking, the padded strap keeps the bag from shifting around uncomfortably; though they do offer a secondary smaller strap to anchor the bag in place say if I were riding a bike. Anyway, love my toxic green and can't wait to see my wine red and use them both.

bought the Toxic Extra Small. So far, I love it. Colors are great, size is nice, quality seems excellent. I'm very happy with my purchase.

Just what I was looking for. The perfect size for my 13" mac book pro and the odds and ends I drag back and forth to work. I like the inside bottle pouches and the water resistance.

I've been looking for a great bag for taking to work at the hospital. I see many nurses with open topped bags packed full of stuff. I wanted something I could close and keep secure, not open like a tote. I also looked for a bag that was wide enough to fit a pair of shoes if I need to throw in a dirty pair, extra scrubs, book, nalgenes, etc. This bag (medium size) is perfect weight, comfortable strap, and width for supplies I need. It is segmented into 2 compartments, one wide (can fit my danskos), an extra pair of scrubs, novel, etc and a slimmer one for tablet, computer, papers, folding clipboard, etc. The outside is water resistant and the inside a water resistant material that is easy to wipe off. I wanted something helpful to keep things dry in the winter from car to hospital but I also wanted something easy to clean!! There are many things I do not want sticking around if my bag comes in contact with them! This bag is easy to clean and can keep things contained on the inside. The only downfall for me personally is the size of the pockets. There are 3 small ones on the outside under the flap, 2 zipped, 1 is an open pocket. They are great for small non-bulky items but my keys barely fit and my phone (in otterbox) does not. On the inside there are 2 water bottle pockets on either side of the main compartment. I use Nalgene bottles so they will not fit but these pockets look like they could barely fit a 12oz plastic disposable bottle, so I used it for my pens instead. There are small open side pockets on the inside front flap that can be used for small non bulky things (my scissors) and a "secret pocket" behind those I use for my wallet and phone. I'm not one to like clutter so the smaller pockets help me to minimize things I tote around between work and home. I really enjoy the bag and how functional it is. Day 2 with the bag I was given great compliment and recommended the bag, she started looking into a bag for herself that night!

I just reviewed this as a nursing bag and I stated the front pockets were too small for my phone, I would like to change this and say that the large front zip pocket fits my phone perfectly, and keys in the other zipped pocket. Outside pockets are good, inside pockets are the ones that seemed a little small for me.

I purchased the classic in burgendy in size small. Love the bag. I've been using it daily the past few weeks. It's the perfect size to have as a daily and have received quite a few compliments on the bag.

Everyday for work. Great especially in bad weather it protects my electronics and stationary.

I might say this is the best bag I've ever owned.

After looking at several other bags this size, I found this bag to be perfect for several uses, especially traveling. I already have Timbuk2 medium and small messenger bags. This extra small bag is a perfect addition to my collection. I travel with my medium bag on a plane or by car because it has enough compartments and space for all my initial travel needs. However, once at my destination, I use my extra small bag, which was packed in my suitcase. It is small enough to be comfortable and light so not to be combersome touring , shopping, or walking around. But it is large enough to carry essentials like my wallet, sunglasses, eyeglasses, and minor needs. I love my Timbuk2 messenger bags.

I purchased size M which is big for 13inch laptop, so S would be perfect, but my main aim was for traveling. It is very comfy lots of space to put whatever you need.

The last one of these I bought held on fo 16 years in heavy rotation and beyond faded color and a few stains it was still going strong when I purchased this a month ago. These bags take a beating! Since I know they are up to the challenge I purchased this one as my diaper bag/ purse while on maternity leave. The small size accommodates all the accessories I want to drag around while managing not to look bulky and is pedestrian enough in presentation that it goes with most of my casual outfits. Once I'm back to work this will be my commuting bag again. It's got all the necessary spots for the usual suspects like a computer, wallet, lunch and metro card. I should mention they hold up great in the elements - really a commuters best friend!

I went through college with this bag and traveled extensively with it. I worked with it in the freezing cold and the blazing hot. Been on several planes with it and various conditions. I've left it in an airport and the floor of a steel mill. It stays clean and never seems to break it. I've carried very heavy books for several weeks in it and only a laptop at other times; It never seems to show weathering. I've gotten 6 years out of it and ill prolly get another 10 out of it. It is honestly the best bag I've ever bought.

The large bag can carry large boxes and compact to a small size for small loads. I am a former SF bike messenger. The large bag is perfect for a "gravy dog"!

I love this bag, it's extremely well made. The only things I might change would be putting a zipper on top of the main compartment and add swivels to the strap so the strap won't get twisted up as much.

I decided to take a chance on this when my previous messenger bag was literally busting at the seams. After going for the Large size, I was concerned it would be too big. No such worries, as this amazing companion can fit my coffee thermos, water bottle, laptop, multiple folders, and all of my personal accessories without ANY problems. It's built like a tank, and the adjustment strap makes it a breeze to keep the bag close to the body for bike trips. I've already spilled on it - whoopsie, but no problem. Wiping it down right away was extra easy and it still looks brand new. The $100 price tag is well worth a piece of quality equipment such as this.