Timbuk2 messenger bags

Alanstrainor

http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Timbuk2/Classic-Messenger-Bag-Large/15N2?wmp=750

Use parcel motel for cheaper delivery. Good deals on a good lot of bags. Have a small one already which is handy for commuting. You'll fit a 13" ultrabook with a good amount of room left over.

I ordered a Large this time for those days that I need to carry more than a laptop and clothes for work. Great quality bags and a good price.

JoeBaz

Thanks OP.
These bags are amazing.
I've had one for almost 15 years and it's still going.
Can be used to carry tonnes of stuff and they have a waterproof lining.
Great for hand-luggage or weekends away.

ED E

They're super bags, definitely pick one up if you dont already own one. Hardy as f'ck on the bike.

hawkwind23

Been years since i heard of these.
I knew Rob when he started the online side of things , over in San Francisco.
Had a load of these bags too , must hoke about and see if i can find them.
Glad to hear they are still going strong

Alanstrainor

Yup, I've only had my small for a year or so, and it's been perfect. Just a bit too small for me on some occasions so I ordered a large.

yannakis

They actually have offers on all Timbuk2 bags
www.sigmasport.co.uk/brand/timbuk2

soirish

How much is shipping to IE? Is PM a better option with free UK delivery?

cheerspal

£15 delivery to Dublin. works out at £52!

Alanstrainor

cheerspal wrote: »

£15 delivery to Dublin. works out at £52!

Use parcel motel to get very cheap delivery. That's what I did. I think parcel motel is 4 quid these days.

talking_walnut

soirish wrote: »

How much is shipping to IE? Is PM a better option with free UK delivery?

I think you're charged Irish VAT instead of UK if you order direct to Ireland so it does add on a fair bit.

samhail

From the pictures it looks like the sides of the bag need to be pushed in under the flap at the top.
Looks very dangerous if it's pissing raining and a side pops out.

Is it just the picture?

Alanstrainor

samhail wrote: »

From the pictures it looks like the sides of the bag need to be pushed in under the flap at the top.
Looks very dangerous if it's pissing raining and a side pops out.

Is it just the picture?

As far as I know, those flaps are there to stop rain getting in. I have an older bag without them, and yet it is still waterproof in even the worst of showers.

DeepBlue

I guess there's no "bricks and mortar" shop one could see these bags "in the flesh" to get an idea of relative sizes?
I don't *really* need one yet somehow I'm still tempted.

R P McMurphy

DeepBlue wrote: »

I guess there's no "bricks and mortar" shop one could see these bags "in the flesh" to get an idea of relative sizes?
I don't *really* need one yet somehow I'm still tempted.

I think 53 degrees north might have had some of the line in stock

Alanstrainor

I had the same trouble when I bought my first small bag. And they dont make it easy online to see the difference in sizing.

I ordered a Large, which is currently in transit to my parcel motel, so i'll stick up a picture of the two together when I get it.

From what I've read, large, is very large. The small size will fit a 13" laptop with a lot of room to spare for other things A rolled up jumper and a few books would fit in with the laptop. Messenger bags by their very nature can hold a lot as they can be adjusted.

Alanstrainor

I got my large classic messenger yesterday, and it's fantastic.

It's definitely large! I've gone from a small to a large, and I'm glad I did. It's far more comfortable on your back when it's not completely full to the brim with clothes etc. It's quite different from the 2013 model, if people want me to post a pic with the small and large side by side with something else as a reference for size I will!

iniall

Alanstrainor wrote: »

I got my large classic messenger yesterday, and it's fantastic.

It's definitely large! I've gone from a small to a large, and I'm glad I did. It's far more comfortable on your back when it's not completely full to the brim with clothes etc. It's quite different from the 2013 model, if people want me to post a pic with the small and large side by side with something else as a reference for size I will!

Yeah a comparison pic would be good.

Alanstrainor

I hope this is a reasonable representation. I used a 13.3" laptop/ultrabook for scale.

The bags are:

large timbuk2 classic messenger 2014
small timbuk2 classic messenger 2013



Hope that helps.

mickredirl

Hi here is a code to get an extra 10% off Code is WHEEL10 .. just ordered my bag!!! Can't wait, very handy.

theintern

Got mine Saturday. Got the small and it's great. Fits my 13.3 laptop nicely and plenty of other stuff too. I can't get over how cheap this is compared to the retail price, they must be clearing stock for a 2015 version or something. It feels great on the shoulder too, the straps are really great.

DavyD_83

Do Billing Adress, and Shipping adress need to be the same?
Won't let me use Parcel Motel, and also use my Credit Card

Scratch that! Paypal worked for me!
Small bag on the way

Alanstrainor

theintern wrote: »

Got mine Saturday. Got the small and it's great. Fits my 13.3 laptop nicely and plenty of other stuff too. I can't get over how cheap this is compared to the retail price, they must be clearing stock for a 2015 version or something. It feels great on the shoulder too, the straps are really great.

Yep, they're clearing stock I'd say, I bought my small bag last year from them when it was on sale too.

MagicMarker

mickredirl wrote: »

Hi here is a code to get an extra 10% off Code is WHEEL10 .. just ordered my bag!!! Can't wait, very handy.

This code is only for wheels.

Captain Flaps

Great price, paid €80 for mine (think it's a large but not positive) a few years ago. Never had a problem with rain getting in! Bought Mine in Snow & Rock in Dundrum, they may still do them if anyone wants to get an idea of size!

eringobragh

how are these for cycling? much slippage, comfort, etc?

Alanstrainor

eringobragh wrote: »

how are these for cycling? much slippage, comfort, etc?

I use mine daily as a cycle bag. They have a cross strap for stability when cycling. I found that I needed the cross strap more so with the smaller bag, but I am still using it with the large bag now. I don't have any movement with it attached.

For me they're good as you can cram a lot into them, even the small size. And I found them comfortable for 30 minute commutes on a bike.

eringobragh

Cheers just ordered one to PM now -

Mycroft H

Just got one too! On the look out for a good bag for work.

Jackobyte

Was planning on getting the medium after meeting up with a friend today to check sizes since he has one. Went to order and the medium was all gone. Settled for the small as it's for a 13.3" laptop anyway so not too put out. Ordered from them through Amazon store for ease of use.

Captain Flaps

Just checked, mine is in fact a medium. The back pouch is perfectly sized for a 15" MacBook Pro with a sleeve on it (thought obviously I wouldn't recommend cycling with one of those across the bend of your spine!). I cycled for months without knowing I had the cross strap but it really does change the ergonomics completely when you use it, it's so much comfier and more secure.

Thanks too for the tips about folding in th corners to keep the rain out, didn't know you could do that!

AltAccount

£29 now!

Rabbo

Anyone have the backpack? Looks like decent quality.
It's going for £30 down from £70

cjlawlor

There's only one Medium Commute Bag left according to their Amazon page -

http://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Timbuk2/Commute-Bag-Medium/63QC

There's a nice in-depth review here - http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/timbuk2-commute-messenger/

I ordered one myself so thanks OP!

DeepBlue

Anyone have an issue with credit card address having to match shipping address while ordering using a Parcel Motel shipping address?

01mojopin

DeepBlue wrote: »

Anyone have an issue with credit card address having to match shipping address while ordering using a Parcel Motel shipping address?

Had same issue. Resolved it by paying via paypal.

DeepBlue

01mojopin wrote: »

Had same issue. Resolved it by paying via paypal.

Which is exactly what I just did.

cosgrove80

I knew I shou have ordered one the other day. None of the colors I want are in stock now

dohboy

Rabbo wrote: »

Anyone have the backpack? Looks like decent quality.
It's going for £30 down from £70

I've had a very similar Timbuk2 bag for 10+ years and its still going strong. Very durable.

theintern

These are going for 20 pounds now. Serious value.

brevity

Really tempted by the backpack but I have loads of bags!

Luckycharms_74

theintern wrote: »

These are going for 20 pounds now. Serious value.

Yeah thats the small one. All the large ones are sold out