Timbuk2 Commute 2.0 Laptop Messenger Bag
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Apparel Details
Manufacturer: Timbuk2Brand: Timbuk2
Release Date: 2011-08-01
Model: 258
Color: none
Product features:
- TSA compliant external laptop compartment unzips and lies flat for going through security without removing your laptop
- Plush corduroy-lined computer compartment
- Luggage pass through for your wheelie companion
- Waterproof TPU front flap
- Waterproof Hypalon rubberized bottom
- Internal organizer panel with key fob; detachable shoulder strap
- Laptop pocket unzips and lies flat for easy airport inspection
- Luggage pass-through for wheeled bags; available in medium and large sizes
- Versatile messenger bag with plus, corduroy-lined laptop compartment
- Waterproof TPU front flap and waterproof Hypalon rubberized bottom
Apparel reviews of Timbuk2 Commute 2.0 Laptop Messenger Bag
Customer Review: Well-Designed, Comfortable & Durable
Rating: 5 Stars
For reference, I purchased the medium-sized grey/white/grey bag Timbuk2 Commute 2.0. I am using this bag primarily for my daily commute to work (~4 miles roundtrip by bicycle) and air travel.
This was my first Timbuk2 purchase and at the two month mark I am very pleased. I purchased this bag after my last messenger (Swiss Gear) disappointingly fell apart after about 2 months of moderate use. Just looking at the construction and feeling the quality of materials I can tell the Timbuk2 is going to with me for a long, long time.
I considered a few of the trendier labels (Chrome, Manhattan Portage, Crumpler), but in the end the price, functionality, and aesthetic of the Timbuk2 just fit my personal needs perfectly. In terms of aesthetics, I like that my bag is kinda sporty and fun if I'm using it for leisure, but also businessy enough that I can use it with a shirt and tie. For what it's worth, I managed to snag my bag on the cheap from an Amazon Marketplace seller for $59. :)
Following are a few thoughts I had on the bag:
Construction & Durability (Grade = A)
I've only had the bag for two months, but it has held up perfectly thus far and I envision it still going strong for many years to come. After two months of daily use, it basically still looks and feels like new.
The seamwork, fabric, zippers, and design are all of very high quality, and you can tell just by holding it that the bag was built to last. It might begin to fall apart if you are extremely rough with it or if you are a professional bike courier, but for the average person it'll probably last at least a decade.
Size (M) (Grade = A)
I've been pleasantly surprised at how much my bag (medium) can fit -- I typically carry a Canon EOS 20D DSLR + lens, small laptop & accessories, business papers, a couple books, a spare t-shirt, a whole bevy of electronic gadgets and there is still room for more. My main laptop is pretty small at 13.1" and quite thin, and fits into the laptop pocket with ample space. Do be sure to check your laptop dimensions though... my other laptop is a 15.4" and does not fit in the medium laptop pocket.
Fit & Comfort (Grade = B with stock strap pad, A with Grip Pad)
Initially, I was a bit skeptical that the bag didn't have any way of attaching a cross-strap for stability while riding. For this and for comfort reasons, I decided to purchase the Grip Strap Pad with my bag and I couldn't be happier. In my opinion, the grip pad should be the standard pad that comes with the bag, and is an essential buy to make the bag more comfortable and functional. With the grip pad, the bag hardly ever slips off my back when I'm riding.
The laptop chamber with it's corduroy back padding helps keep the bag from losing its shape. It is firm yet supple, so that the bag feels sturdy and comfortable on your back. With a rigid back, I was afraid the bag would slide around on my back but if the strap is properly adjusted I find the bag to be nicely form fitting and very little unintentional sliding occurs.
Design Features (Grade = B+ as stock, A with Slider Case)
(+) Swivel joints on the strap make it so that the strap hardly ever twists/tangles.
(+) Strap has quick-release adjustment buckle which makes adjusting the strap a cinch.
(+) Good organizational pockets underneath main flap.
(+) Rubber bottom and waterproof fabric lining the main flap.
(+) Corduroy laptop lining keeps laptop safe and allows bag to keep its shape.
(+) Strong and well-positioned handle so it can be carried briefcase-style.
(+) Velcro on main flap keeps flap secure if you're too lazy to buckle/unbuckle.
(+) TSA-approved laptop sleeve makes going through security a little easier.
(-) The Grip Pad probably should have been included as stock.
(-) No quick access pockets on the exterior of the main flap.
This issue was solved for me by purchasing the Slider Case which gives me access to my mp3 player right on my strap.
Description of Timbuk2 Commute 2.0 Laptop Messenger Bag
A serious upgrade of the beloved Commute. The clever laptop compartment unzips to lay flat so you don't have to remove your laptop at airport security. And it's TSA compliant so the Feds really can't stop you. We know because we've tried. Additionally, the Commute 2.0 has a waterproof TPU flap to help keeps stuff dry in a drizzle and the key fob is still there. Thou shall never dig for thy keys or suffer laptop cuts and bruises.A serious upgrade of Timbuk2's beloved Commute bag, the Commute 2.0 combines the functionality of a laptop bag, the organization of a briefcase, and the versatility of a classic shoulder bag. The Commute 2.0 offers plenty of storage space, with a large main compartment; a plush, corduroy-lined computer compartment; and an internal organizer panel. The clever laptop compartment also unzips to lie flat, so you don't have to remove your laptop at airport security (the compartment is TSA compliant for maximum convenience). The Commute 2.0 even excels in nasty weather, with a waterproof TPU front flap to keep your stuff dry in a drizzle and a waterproof Hypalon rubberized bottom. Plus, the key fob is still there, so you'll never need to dig for your keys.
Other details include a grab handle for easy lifting, a luggage pass-through for your wheelie companion, and a detachable shoulder strap.
 The Commute 2.0's laptop compartment unzips and lies flat for easy TSA inspection. |
- Material: Ballistic nylon
- Bottom: Waterproof rubberized Hypalon
- Front flap: Waterproof TPU
- Medium bag dimensions: 16.25 by 11 by 6 inches (W x H x D)
- Large bag dimensions: 17 by 11.5 by 6 inches (W x H x D)
- Medium laptop pocket dimensions: 17 inches wide by 10 inches deep
- Large laptop pocket dimensions: 18 inches wide by 11.5 inches deep
- Weight: 2.9 pounds (medium), 3.2 pounds (large)
- Warranty: Lifetime
About Timbuk2
Born in a San Francisco garage and bred on the backs of messengers in the city streets, Timbuk2 still manufactures its custom bags in the heart of San Francisco's Mission District. For 20 years, the company has been building bags and accessories for urban adventurers with a simple philosophy: to create good-looking, tough-as-hell bags you can truly make your own. Timbuk2 celebrates your individuality, which is why the company invites its customers to design and create custom bags in its Bag Builder. By letting you hack its bags, the company believes it can make bags that work harder for you.
Like rice and beans, Timbuk2 keeps it simple when it comes to being pro-planet. The company makes durable bags that are built to last, so while the competition is piling up in landfills, Timbuk2 bags stay on your back and hugs you for a lifetime. Tales of Timbuk2 bags outlasting jobs, lovers, pets, and train wrecks are not uncommon. In fact, the company is so confident in its bags that it guarantees that they'll last a lifetime. In those rare cases when something bad goes down, Timbuk2 will take your bag off your hands and find it a new (loving) home through its bag recycling program.
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