Customer Reviews Timbuk2 Classic Messenger - Large

With this bag I am the hippest old lady on the block!

The last messenger bag you will buy. Handles all the weather and then more, very durable materials for your that stands u to your active life style, area for your Laptop or portable tablet, this bag will out last any other bag period.

A quality messenger bag made from durable materials for your daily errands, lots of pockets even for water bottle, comfortable shoulder strap, worth every penny.

It's a great bag and exactly what I was looking for. I got it for my boyfriend who bikes to work and needs a sturdy bag.

Love the cover color. The laptop merry is great!

I have an older version with only one label on the flap and a plastic buckle for tightening. That plastic buckle is and was my only ever complaint but I've seen the new ones and that problem seems to have been fixed some time ago. Sometimes I'll accidentally open the buckle dropping out all the slack but I'm a tall guy and it never posed any real problems. I got mine as a present and used it occasionally, I was in middle school and not using a typical backpack was a little odd, so it was reserved for when I rode my bike around (living in NYC). It doesn't move and the cross buckle to secure it is great but I'll get to it. Firstly, I cut the Timbuk2 label off so it's a little more discrete but that's what I do with most clothes etc. I ride my bicycle around, admittedly I ride like a maniac. No spandex, no helmet, just me and my bag. This bag has saved my life. I have been knocked off my bike a number of times and have skidded across the pavement with the bag at least four times. I am no small guy either, 6'2 and 180 put against the canvas and it still looks good. I can't emphasize enough how I literally had my bag between my back and pavement, holding my full weight, and it slid with no damage. I thought it'd be ruined. Nope, years later and you still can't tell anything ever happened. I toss it around too (thrown it hard), kept all sorts of work and school material in it depending on what time of year it is but it holds strong. The old ones have a little inner pocket with a different material that is coming apart on mine finally but like I said. I put this bag through the works. It is surprisingly big, if something doesn't fit easy you can make it fit hard. It can hold everything for work or a day of classes, or if I'm going somewhere it hold a day or 2 of clothes easily. I think my bag is pushing 7 or 8 years now and finally, the corners where the fabric folds over itself on the bottom are starting to show the tiniest amount of wear (nothing serious). It's perfect.

I use this awesome bag daily. It's the perfect size!

So cute and I love all the functional pockets! This will make work travel a breeze.

Heavy, sturdy construction, and layout designed well.

Bought this bag for commuting on the train for a new job! It's the perfect size to squeeze into a train car with me during rush hour

I bought my first Timbuktu messenger bag in 2005 to cary my books and other supplies to and from the hospital. I have since purchased one of these for work overnighters for me, and one for each of my children for an overnight bag on our weekend trips. (Also a previous camera bag). They are comfortable and convenient, as well as smart and durable in appearance!

Great product, what I always expect from timbuk2. Large and secure and comfortable.

This a great travel bag. I love the new side pockets inside. Great for a water bottle or anything that needs to stay upright.

This is the perfect fit for toting around a 14" laptop and iPad. Sturdy and durable, it is also stylish.

This is the perfect fit for toting around my 14" MacBook and iPad. It's sturdy and durable, but also stylish.

Holds a 14 inch laptop easy, the dual holders inside are great to use as organizers

Bag is being used for a young adult child on a service mission for our church. She loves the space, pockets, comfortable shoulder strap, and durability. We bought another one for our young adult son.

Excellent, well made product. Well designed, with clever details. If I'd been more thorough in my selection I'd have adapted this to include laptop tab and cushioning, which I thought came with the bag.

I use this to commute to work with my laptop and lunch. I like how there is a separate area for the laptop to keep it away from any food containers that might leak. And I love the thermos holder that keeps your drink upright. The shoulder strap is easy to adjust and it just feels good across my body. Also, good smaller pockets for glasses, keys, etc.

Purchased it for my goddaughter. I usually purchase her a backpack every new school year and this year she wanted a messenger bag and she absolutely loves it. I received one years ago from my job when I worked with Viacom and it was a hit for me too. So once she said messenger bag, I knew where to go. Sturdy and worth the price.

I've used Timbuk2 messenger bags for more than 20 years. Love them, the quality and functionality. It was time to upgrade a bag and love the Monsoon colors along with the mix of traditional features along with a few new ones (like the new buckle). I also love the subtle way that the panel colors match the clip tabs, handle and strap pad. I originally purchased the Small version, but then purchased the Medium as well. Love them both!

The perfect bag! Amazing construction, and in my opinion easier to use and find stuff than a day pack. My go-to bag.

I love this bag - I needed it for a work trip to London & it had everything I wanted (messenger style, lots of pockets, waterproof) and it was just extra secure. I'm impressed with the quality, it's very sturdy and well made - plus, I've gotten lots of compliments on the beautiful golden color!

Love this bag. I still have every Timbuk 2 bag I've purchased - first one in 1992! They are workhorses. I bought this new one because it has more pockets to stash stuff, including a water bottle. Misread the size so my laptop doesn't fit but that isn't something I carry all the time anyway. It's my new "purse" and it fits all my necessities. Plus I have an old "gadget" bag velcroed to the strap for my phone. Perfect.

Comfortable and practical.