Customer Reviews Timbuk2 Classic Messenger - Small

this was bought for a middle school girl.... this is her second messenger bag ....and she loves it....

This bag is perfect. My tablet fits nicely in the back pocket while other papers and books go toward the front. My cell phone is safe in the Napoleon Pocket. And I really can't wait to take this bag to the Caribbean on our cruise. It will carry all the purchases from the shops we visit, hanging comfortably on my back slung over my shoulder, and it won't matter if it's raining. This bag meets my everyday needs.

Fits my 13 inch MacBook Pro perfect! All the pockets and zipper areas are so perfect.

Holds everything that a freshman needs

work

I use this bag for work, I love that I could put my ipad in the bag and don't have to worry about getting wet in the rain and snow!

This will be my third messenger bag just over twenty years. Almost ten years of daily commuting and routine weekend trips finally wore out my waterproof lining. That and the design of "in-bag" water bottle management may be the greatest change ever...carabiner on the outside of the bag with 1 water bottle and 1 coffee thermos was getting old. Thank you for an ever smarter design and a product that lasts. I can't wait to try out the not-so-new features!

I use this bag every day and it is more than a woman's "handbag". It gets packed up every morning with all the usual items plus all of my medications, durable medical equipment and medical supplies I need throughout the day. It is a very functional bag yet eye catching too...am always asked where I got the bag. I tell the person about Timbuk2 and that they are definitely missing out if they don't have at least one!!!

At first I was doubt about the size s and m. I'd like my mac 13" to fit with this and I decided to go with s. Indeed, it's great to put my 13" mac pro and still have a little space. I'd say it can store many stuff and overall is great. One thing I don't like is the colour. I mean for classic messenger, there is really no colour I perfectly want, comparing to the previous year.

Awesome, awesome bag! High quality, comfortable and stylish. Love the fact that my things stay dry inside no matter how wet it gets outside!

Great for LDS missionaries!

I constantly travel by train and this bag makes it easy to move through crowded stations and rail cars

I bought this bag because I am so tired of small, cramped little nonsense bags which are filled up and bulging out when you put just your essential items in it already! No, I am not a cyclist (anymore) nor an active career person but an ordinary house wife, who carries everything because my husband carries very little. I carry a larger wallet which contains essentials like: credit cards, check book, I.D.s, money, coins etc. I carry mail to and from the Post Office, a bottle with water, snacks, a sweater, vest or rain jacket, small books and dog treats, a note book and pens and often the camera. This bag holds everything beautifully, keeps its shape and looks great, worn cross-body style. The ONLY (and I almost hesitate to sound critical) thing I would like to see changed is the under-the-flap key compartment; I find it rather small because I carry a large key ring with keys to my house(2) my car, my P.O.Box and the Garden Shed, so the pocket is adequate but could be a little bigger. I purchased this bag also for its color combination and because I wear a lot of black, it goes well with all my black coats while the brown gives it a very nice accent! This is my "Winter bag"! Love the padded strap, its length, the way the bag cinches closed and the Napoleon pocket for my cell phone. Also, this bag holds up well while out with my 2 retrievers; hair does not stick to the fabric and muddy paws and wet-snout-marks are easily wiped off. My dogs will come bounding, carrying sticks and they do not ruin or mar the fabric of my bag. I own 2 more bags like this, one in the Conductor material and one in the grey herringbone with the pink piping and I love them all! Highly recommend them!

I was super stoked when I purchased this bag and I'm even more stoked now that I have it. I'm not going to lie, it's the best work bag I've ever had. Plenty of room for my coffee, water bottle and gym equipment and well spaced enough to carry my laptop computer, reading materials, and notebooks. This thing is thebomb.com and I couldn't be happier with it. Nice job Timbuk2.

I got my bag a week ago. It is very a good friend of mine. I always carry it during my day trip. Bag's design is good. This black and grey match thing easily. The only thing only I think of this bag is fabric. It get flaky abit. Overall I just love it.

A beautiful bag that has evidently been crafted over time. The bag is roomy, beautifully waterproofed, and I love the way it looks when I'm wearing it. So much more comfortable than a backpack.

I recently began grad school and consider my timbuk2 bag to be a professional step up from a backpack. I also plan on using it for airport travel and office work. The cherry on top is that I found it during a phenomenal sale! Thanks timbuk2!

When I was searching for a new bag, Timbuk2 was naturally at the top of the list. Though I had never owned one of their bags, many friends do; and the quality and design always impressed. I had a lesser messenger-style bag which was specifically to my 13" MacBook Air. It had severe shortcomings which made it unpleasant to use. I decided to upgrade. After a lot of investigation, I determined that the Small 2014 Classic was what I needed, so I ordered one. The bag is certainly the best made and designed I have owned. Prior to wanting a messenger bag, I was a regular Brenthaven customer. My first Brenthaven was purchased from their first offerings, and I had three more over the next 15 years or so. But, in messenger bags they can't hold a candle to Timbuk2. The bag is wonderfully designed. Not without room for improvement, I don't think you could find something better right now. It has enough room for my computer and a variety of other things. I can carry more in the bag than I would want to, it gets too heavy if I actually fill it up. I commute on foot 5 to 10 miles a day. I carry everything I need in the bag, and even when I do make it heavier than is ideal, it carries the load gracefully. The strap adjustment is quick and easy, so I can get the bag into just the right spot so it doesn't bounce while walking, then drop it down when I am not moving along. I walk at about 4.5 MPH, quite a brisk pace, but the bag stays on my back without flinching. To address some reviewers complaints, which I don't share... First, the strap does occasionally twist when I am not actually wearing the bag, never when I am. It fi twists I find it trivial to correct it, and the pad NEVER flips, a problem with many other bags I have owned. In actual use, the strap is perfect and the softness means is conforms well and doesn't cut into me. I like it. Second, the cam buckle is brilliant. It never opens unexpectedly (it may be a matter of really getting it closed, I have strong hands and arms and perhaps I don't notice the difficulty in properly squeezing it home). I do know that once it is closed, it stays that way for me. One reviewer complains that a loaded bag cannot be adjusted. Even stuffed full, the strap can be adjusted while wearing it. The trick is to reach around and lift it from beneath to remove the tension, then pull the strap to tightening it. It's easy once you practice. Third, the number of compartments is not an issue for me. While I am a person who carries a lot of small items, I can organize my stuff in what is provided. I am not sure that I need more pockets, or if that might really be a negative. To give you an idea of what I manage to carry: 13" MacBook Air in sleeve I provided; In the main compartment: small bag with all the dongles and cables one needs for that and its various accessories; small bag with MBA power supply; headphones for iPhone in box; medium microfiber cloth; In the water bottle pocket: a Leatherman Wave with bits in sleeve; In the pocket on the other side: a two-way radio with extra battery; In the front organizer pockets: two mobile phones; MacBook remote; iPhone tripod; two pens; charging cables for iPhone, other two phones, and bluetooth headset. In the front zipper compartment (internal): two sets of keys, extra Li batteries for flashlight, 3.5" folding knife, minimalist first aid kit; In the unzippered outside pocket: Timbuk2 wallet (great item!) when I don't want it in my pocket. (note: it would be nice to have some kind of closure on this pocket to prevent the wallet from falling out with the flap is open and the bag is laying down. There is NO danger of it falling out when walking.) In the Napoleon (side access) pocket: Fenix PD35 flashlight, or, sometimes iPhone if I need a good signal and pocketing it won't work. A long narrative to show that the existing pockets seem quite capable, particularly for a SMALL bag. In the end, I don't think you can do better than this bag, though you might have to learn to use some of its features. Buy it.

I was given this bag in the large size as a gift and it is an excellent bag. I don't often ride a bike but I do plenty of running around to catch trains, etc. I find all the features to be well-designed and of very high quality construction. The way the strap adjuster works is very, very cool, and I frequently adjust depending on what else I'm schlepping. The shoulder pad is so great that I ordered 2 more for other straps on various instrument cases I own. The little "grab and go" handles are super. I don't know what the complaints are about pockets - there are at least 8, not including the main compartment or the slash pocket for laptop etc., Some are hidden, some zippered, its wild. Key fob, cup holders, compression straps in case I want to bring a recliner with me... Its really the kitchen sink, while still being very lightweight and attractive (as far as a large messenger bag can be!) Anyway, I'd balance this review out with some "cons" but as yet I don't have any - I've used the bag almost daily for 2 months and its excellent all around, I highly recommend it.

i use the bag going to office. it contais all the necessary plus 13" laptop

This bag is perfect! My only criticism is that I can't easily tighten the strap when the bag is full (or even when carrying even just a couple of books and/or my computer) and it does frequently unclip on its own, but these are the most minor of inconveniences and do not stop me from worshiping this bag. Well done!!!

I am an academic, and I use the bag to commute by bus, bike, walk, car, and sometimes air with my 13" MacBook Air with Classic Messenger Bag 2014 (small). It's fantastic. The single complaint I have is that the strap tends twist easily.

It's quickly becoming my favorite everyday bag. It's big enough to hold all my essentials (keys, phone, an 8x10 notebook, kindle, etc.), yet lightweight enough to wear all day. I've gotten some many compliments on this bag. I bought the last one in stock, which was the gray tweed with pink lining. So I use it at the office too.

Love the classic messenger bag. Great for day trips or airplane carry-on bag. The medium bag is just the right size to fit my books, cosmetics, water bottle, and snacks, and still fit under airplane seat.

A friend recommended checking out these bags when I was looking to replace an old backpack that I use when cycling, and this messenger bag is perfect. It's exactly as described, with extra speedy international shipping. Two thumbs up.