Messenger Bags

This is my second "Tank" Messenger bag. I ordered the new bag because the old bag was starting to wear out, after seven years of daily use. I'm especially fond of the fact that you can fit a lot into this bag, while still carrying it comfortably. My only complaint is that they have yet to redesign the slide-through fitting where the adjustable strap attaches to the bag. This plastic "loop" always gets twisted out of position and causes the strap to bunch up. I was always afraid that it might break on my old bag, and while it never did, it's still a concern for the new bag."..."  Read more

I bought this bag for my 7th grade son, and it seemed like it was going to be perfect. There are pockets all over the place for great storage organization. The only hitch came when he had to put the binders in it he needed for each class. Then it became obvious that it was wayyy too small for his needs. We were both pretty bummed as every other part of the bag was great. So I might recommend this bag for an elementary school kid but not for any student that has any amount of books and notebooks."..."  Read more

I purchased the Small and Medium classic messenger bags by Timbuk2. I carry the small one to work with me everyday, and it fits almost everything. I use the medium when I need to carry some shoes with me or need to take a lot more stuff with me. The medium fits a lot of stuff, and I wish I had one when I was in college. Words can't express the quality of these bags. They are tough, waterproof, stylish, and very handy for everyday use. I have no doubt that they'll last me for decades and still look good. I'm rarely separated from my small messenger, and my wife calls it my man purse. All jokes aside, if you are looking for a messenger bag, this is THE one to get."..."  Read more

okay so... it's a great bag that expands. I think i got the medium size for the money savings... I should have gone bigger but i feared it would be too bulky. I should have gone bigger 'cause the ends of the loaf of sliced bread doesn't always stay square. Anyway, i've definitely reduced my plastic bag usage. I wear this bag everyday i go to work. The two compartments on the front are large but it's not really nice to put small things in -- would require too much digging, so i've got a paperback book in 1 and a half roll of T.P. and vitamins in the other pouch. I keep my wallet in the front flap zippered pouch every once in a while 'cause i don't need to open up the bag if i need it, also keeps it out of my pants pocket. So, a Highly useful bag, but i wish 1 of the compartments had a bunch of tighter spaces to put small things. the only other gripe might be that it's not fully ergonomic. I throw it over my back when i run to the bus (the strap i keep as tight as possible) but i still find i could use a 2nd strap to hold it onto my back. have you seen those 1's that go from the strap to the bottomside of the bag? ... a 3rd point of contact would be ideal. okay that's it. Edit; this bag is made of a durable fabric, but it's not padded so it doesn't hold a shape... however that loaf of bread thing doesn't mean i don't put bread in there, i just don't pack the bag as full and it's uber fine. Loose papers or flimsy duotangs definitely need a hard binder to back them so they don't get crumpled."..."  Read more