Customer Reviews Timbuk2 Blink Pack

Lightweight, compact backpack. I like to use it for the gym--it can carry a lot of gear and the side straps allow you to keep it from sticking out too far behind you. Also, really like the small outside pocket for sunglasses and cell phone. I wish the interior pocket had a horizontal zipper rather than a vertical one though--makes it a little hard to access the pocket when the bag is full. But overall great backpack!

I use this bag on a daily basis kind of in lieu of a purse these days. I love it. My laptop is kind of old and bulky but fits nicely in the padded sleeve inside the bag. The larger front space is very spacious for the many "must-haves" I carry around. Inside this part there's a mesh zipper section where I keep my phone charger and other miscellaneous small items. The bag is not loaded up with tons of compartments, but I feel as though there are enough for me. Inside the back zipper section (where the laptop goes) there's the laptop sleeve and then a separate zippered area with 2 small compartments for maybe a wallet it your phone and an attached lanyard for keys (which I love). I keep the cord to the laptop in the space between the sleeve and this zippered compartment. The outside pocket is on the right side. I prefer dual pockets but it does make the bag more compact. It's convenient for my 32oz Gatorade. There's a small zippered pocket on the front of the bag. It's about as deep as my phone (iPhone 7). The straps are a little wide for me. I've gotten used to them since carrying the bag everyday. And they really do help distribute the weight of the bag. Even with my laptop, a large Bible, 2 journals, another book and miscellaneous other items, my back and shoulders never started hurting.

This is the great bag. It's weather resistant I was in a rainstorm couple days ago and it down poor. Everything in the bag is dry This bag is good for riding a bike, motorcycle and even walking.

I received this item for free in exchange of my unbiased review. I think that overall this is a good product. So far it seems to be of good quality materials and construction. It is comparable to other day backpacks I've used: they all have their pros and cons. Some pros I could observe in this bag are: (1) The number of pockets is adequate, there are not so many that you lose track of where you put your items, and not so few that everything is mixed in the same big pocket making them hard to find. (2) The key link is easy to find (thanks to the color contrast) which is convenient when you need to reach for your keys in the dark or with just one hand. (3) The bag is very lightweight but sturdy, so it won't add excess weight to your load without sacrificing durability. Some cons I observed in this bag: (1) The bag is narrow (which is great) but also quite elongated, which makes you "fish" for your items inside the very long pockets. This is particularly obvious for the laptop/tablet pocket (unless you have a giant laptop which may not fit widthwise anyway). (2) The straps could be a little more padded. If you are using this bag for just a few items this wouldn't be a big deal, but once it starts to get filled up and heavy, shoulders are going to suffer. Things I would consider improving but can't consider as "cons", just personal preference: (1) Adding a chest strap to better distribute the load. (2) Making the inside of the bag a lighter/contrasting colors it is easier to spot items. In general, I would consider this bag as one of my candidates when shopping for a daypack, and I would recommend it to friends letting them decide if the cons I mentioned above are deal breakers to them or not.

This is overall a nice pack. The compartments are well sized and include multiple interior pockets as well as a padded pocket for laptop/tablet. The bag is fairly lightweight and comfortable to wear. The construction of the bag appears to be high quality and the appearance is sleek and nice enough to be used in the adult commuting/business world. My only confusion/downside about the bag so far is that it is advertised (on the tag attached to the handle) to have 2 expandable side pockets for water bottles, U-lock, etc. The bag that I received only has one side pocket. The pocket has a small piece of elastic on the side to allow for expansion of the pocket and the pocket is somewhat shallow, at least for the bottles I carry. The stretch pocket it a great idea, but combined with the depth of the pocket leaves the bottles I carry feeling a little bit unstable. Only having had the bag for a short time I can not speak to it's longevity, but I have other Timbuk2 products that I have used heavily for years with minimal signs of wear so I expect that this product should hold up well. I would recommend this product to anyone looking for a small to medium sized pack with durable materials and comfortable wear.

Very durable and study back pack. It had thick straps that can handle a lot of pressure and weight. There is a security strap that u can support around your waist area. Adjustable straps and a lot of sections for your laptop books and additsional items.. I enjoy this bag as it serves for multiple uses.

This is a good bag that looks very nice. It will do well on quick 3-5 days trips. The reason i gave this a 3 star review is that it is too expensive. If you can get this at a lower price it think it is worth it. -Straps seem comfortable, but the sternum straps are the worst. They always fall down because they are not anchored or clipped to anything. -Very minimal design. Nice large clamshell opening. -Lacks some basic organizational panels and pockets. -Zippers seem a little sticky and not that high quality.

Overall have really enjoyed this bag and would like to give it 5 stars, however I bought it because it said it was water resistant, which I need commuting to and from work. I was in a normal rain shower for about 10 minutes walking home tonight and I had a puddle in my bag when I got home that actually destroyed my work computer. Needless to say, this has caused a huge pain and I am immediately disappointed in this bag. Had I known it was not at all water resistant, I would have taken additional precautions.

I really love the concept of this pack, it's lightweight yet durable fabric, and the overall look. The fact that I can separate my laptop and folders from the rest of the bag is awesome. I like the organization pocket on the front, it fits my iPhone 7 perfectly. I can fit a pair of shoes, extra outfit, toiletry kit, and a few more necessities in the main compartment. The little mesh pocket is great for my jewelry and other small things I don't want roaming around the rest of the bag. I would like if this bag could slide over a rolling luggage, so that feature should be added. The shoulder straps are a bit too straight for a petite 5'3 woman like me and felt uncomfortable when the back was fully weighted. The sternum straps are great, but there is no keeper for them, so they tend to slide down the straps. Overall, a great travel bag, but would probably fit better on a broader-shouldered person.