Customer Reviews Timbuk2 Classic Messenger - Extra Small

needed a smaller bag that fit into my panniers for bike commuting and this one fits, still getting used to where to put everything coming from a bigger bag but it is not the size but more the different pockets

Nice bag, perfect for regular daily use. It'sa little small for carrying a ring binder but it works. Great for just laptop and a few books or paperwork. Wish it had better pen slots for quick access and secure storage.

SUMMARY: This is a useful, comfortable bag that I expect to own for a long time, but I will probably always gripe about the change to a single, narrower horizontal-zip pocket (under the main opening flap). If not for this change, I would buy a second bag for leisure use. USE: I use this bag for work - holds my keys, wallet, laptop, lunch, etc. for going to and from my desk job. It replaces the medium classic messenger bag I bought more than 10 years ago. The new bag offers some distinct pros and cons over the old bag. PRO: The new bag's pros are the added internal pockets on either end (for water bottles), a redesigned cam buckle for easier adjustments, and flap closure straps that cinch down to collapse the bag against its contents (avoids lose/floppy feel when worn). CON: The biggest con is fewer storage pockets and a narrow key-access pocket. Overall, the new medium bag's interior space is smaller than the old medium bag. There are fewer pockets under the main opening flap, both inside and out. Inside the bag, that means less internal organizer space (for pens, biz cards, etc). The external pockets (under the main opening flap), have been reduced to one large horizontal-zippered pocket (compared with 3 previously) and a side-entry, vertical-zippered pocket. The side-entry pocket is fine, but the single horizontal-zip pocket is narrower than in the old bag, making it awkward to get my keys and wallet in & out.

I recently lost my XS messenger bag so I rushed out and bought a new one. The arrangement of pockets and dividers seems to be improved over my older model. I use the bag on vacations to carry the miscellaneous stuff I might need during the day. I also use it while riding a bike. The biggest problem while riding a bike is the lack of connectors to attach a cross strap. The new bag keeps sliding off my back while my old bag with a cross strap did not. For a bag that's advertised as a messenger bag, not working on a bike seems like a major flaw.

I miss the exterior pocket in the older model I got but otherwise it is sturdy and everything I love about timbuk2. Please note it is Amber as the name says, not the sunny yellow it appears on my phone!

Bought this as a new laptop bag for work, thus far it has worked well though it would be great if it also had a slightly more convenient place to securely store a mouse as well.

So far I like it a lot. Well made, lots of handy pockets, very comfy strap. One thing I wish it had: a grab loop on the front of the flap (like the one on the back side). I wear it, as I suspect most do, with the flap facing outwards. When I get ready to take it off my shoulder, I would like to be able to grab a loop on the outside to lower the bag. Right now I have to reach awkwardly to grab the loop on the other side.

I love this! There are only 2 very small drawbacks. The first is that the small size feels tight for a 1" binder. If you want to carry more than one binder, I recommend getting the bigger size. It fits my 13.3" laptop and my iPad perfectly though. The other drawback is that you cannot put pins through the waterproof material. I love putting pins on my backpack and the only place I can do that on this is the front zipper pocket with the green key string thing (not sure what it's called) and the strap. Not sure if that's a drawback but I feel like it's something people should know.

Just a little too small for me. It would also be nice if it had a handle for easier pickup when it is laying down. Also, the exterior straps are too small to fit over the handle of my suitcase so it is only useful as a bag wrapped around my bodytoo bad

I bought it as a daily commuter bag and it's excellent in most respects, but I was a little disappointed in the number of pockets. There are several zippered pockets, but they are small, and some places for pens and small objects, but no interior pockets and no large pockets (there is a laptop divider).

This bag replaced a similar sized Tumi bag but has a lot more room. It took a little to adapt but once I got organized found that this bag with it's comparable size profile is more room inside, which is great. The build quality is great, looks good and price is right. I haven't quite figured out how to stick a wet umbrella into it - my old Tumi had an exterior pocket - otherwise this would be a 5 star review...

I love the bag it's a great size. Just missing a outer pocket to carry water bottle

I bought this bag to replace a trusty old Swiss Gear laptop bag that finally became unusable because of broken zippers, and I really miss all of its compartments and pockets, which were filled with "emergency" supplies such as extra cables, bandaids, earplugs, plastic-ware, masks, trail mix, towelettes.... The website recommended a bag this size for my 13" laptop, but it feels small. Still, it seems like a solid bag, it definitely looks sleek and attractive, and I like its eco materials. I might give it to my wife and try something else. Maybe I'm not the right customer for this bag.

Fantastic bag for my 13" Air! Only dropped a star because I wish it came with the more protective crater pocket my old bag had. Still, plenty of pockets, light weight, and stylish. Would definitely buy again.

This is a great bag and mostly the perfect size except that the space is split down the middle in such a way that if you have something big in one half you can't fit anything except paper in the other half. Also the strap is very comfortable but the mechanism that changes the length is very easy to hit so that it unlocks.

It's a nice looking bag. Could use a few more pockets for organization.

I use it for business and personal travel. Love everything about it: the size, the color, the shoulder strap, the interior pockets. Just wish there was a handle on top of the exterior flap so that I could also hold it in my hand.

I use this bag for bike commuting. It does what I need it to do. I should have went with a larger size but in the end I will make it work. So far I believe it to be a quality product and hope to use it for many years

I purchased this to replace a custom-made bag that was falling apart. The custom bag was tailored specifically to me, so this is a bit more generic than what I'm used to. So far, the bag is working just fine for carrying books and other school materials. The inside is very spacious, but almost too much so because I have a hard time getting flexible books to stay upright instead of bending in a curve. The divider in the back is good for this purpose, but I wish it had a second internal pocket. The water bottle pouch is too small for my bottle, so it takes a lot of effort to fit the bottle in or remove it. The yellow color is really nice and true to what I was expecting. I have only used the bag for one to two weeks, but I am hopeful it will hold up with daily use.

Great size, well built. I would buy again.

This is a great bag with plenty of storage space. Able to easily fit my laptop, notebook, chords, & a variety of biz needs. Love the front pouch and the easy seal Velcro flap. The adjustable strap is ultra supportive and comfortable. Long commutes and bike rides are effortless due to the strength and stability. Only complaint are the extra long straps at the bottom that seem to get in the way more than they help. They are adjustable, but too much slack hangs at the bottom of the bag. Other than that, really liking this bag, it's function, and the design and available colors. If you want a reserved and boring bag, this is not it!

Well made, good looking bag. I wish the laptop compartment had a bit more padding

Overall good, comfortable. Highly recommended

I use this satchel as my everyday briefcase. It is very well constructed with all the options and little pockets I need to store various pens, passports, notepads, and computer. I think the size of the velcro used to close the satchel is a little too large. I have to use two hands to open the bag and this seems unnecessarily secure.

Bought this as a gift for my husband and he loved it - he's been using a Timbuk2 messenger for a while now but that was really old. Was expecting the color contrast to be higher in the banding but the overall look is still really good. It doesn't seem as functional as his earlier messenger though where there were pockets for holding bottles etc.