Messenger Bags

[snapdragen]

I've been looking at the Timbuk2 bags - I can't decide on the size. Who here has one, and what size is it? How much will it hold?

[Fuji Girl]

I have a small one and medium one. The small holds most of my work stuff, including books, lunch, etc. It would fit a 6-pack of beer, maybe 2. On most days, the small is large enough for me. I feel like the medium is HUGE. Holds all of the above, including a change of clothes and then some. 2, maybe 3 6-packs.

I would say, if you're commuting and carrying a lot of stuff, go for the medium. IMHO, there's no need for a large unless you're a messenger. You might want to go to REI or Performance and check out what they have to give you a better idea of what you want.

Hope that helps!

[snapdragen]

I went to REI today, naturally I got confused. The medium did seem huge. It looks like I could get pants, shirt and shoes in the small. Maybe I'm over thinking this......as usual.

[Lise]

Like fuji, I have the medium and the small. I could not fit shoes, pants, and a shirt in the small. I use it as a purse. I can fit a Kryptonite lock in it when need be. The medium is huge, and holds anything I need to carry. Sometimes I use my panniers instead of the timbuk2/med just so I don't have so much bulk on my back.

I recently saw their bike bags, and think I'll get an underseat bag at some point when I haven't made some other impulse buy that week!

[mellic]

Have you looked at the Crumpler messenger bags? They are excellent.

www.crumplerbags.com

[Selkie]

I have the medium timbuk2 and the others are right: it IS big and has a lot of capacity. I've been looking at timbuk2's backpacks. There are at least two designed specifically for ladies.

[ktbikes]

I have the small messenger, and it's a great size for commuting to work most days (95% of the time). Every once in a while, like when I want to take my laptop, gym clothes, and a lunch, I can't fit it all, and end up doing the messenger bag plus a small backpack. On those days I wish I had the medium. I'd say if you want to carry a computer or an extra pair of shoes in addition to the usual stuff, the medium would be better. Otherwise, go for the small.

[stella]

I have a medium timbuk2--used it for commuting. Now that I carry books--I use a large baileyworks superpro.

check out the baileyworks superpro series: this bag is the most comfortable bag I have used, even when full.
They make smaller sizes as well. The strap can be adjusted for right swing or left swing and is replaceable.
www.baileyworks.com

[withm]

Can you wear a sm Tim buk 2 messenger bag, AND a Camelback?

That does seem like a lot of stuff on your back.

[snapdragen]

Can you wear a sm Tim buk 2 messenger bag, AND a Camelback?

That does seem like a lot of stuff on your back.

Don't think I'd want to try! If I need to carry more, I have a mega seat pack from Jandd I can use....until I get a Banana Bag.

[snapdragen]

sigh. It never ends.

Now I can't decide on colors at the build your own bag site......

Peacock blue and slate
Red and burgandy

Don't these people know they shouldn't give me too many choices?

[Fuji Girl]

Don't these people know they shouldn't give me too many choices?

Ah, that's why you need more than one bag! I have a small black-white-black bag, medium mocha brown-light blue-mocha, and a black Marina handbag that I got last week from Sierra Trading Post for work.

So I think you need more than one as well!

[betagirl]

Heh, I think I spent half an hour trying to pick my colors for my bag. I did navy on the left, white in the middle, and slate blue on the right. I wanted to match my bike, which is blue (can you tell I like blue?) But my commuter is red So I guess now I'm patriotic.

[la bicicleta]

I am thinking of buying a medium Timbuk2 laptop messenger bag for days I want to take my laptop to Starbucks or pick-up a few items at the grocery store.

I'm shopping for a new laptop. I'm still debating on what size to get. 15.4" widescreens are nice. Ultraportable 12.1" are nice too.

[Tuckervill]

I love my tiny little Dell Inspiron 700m. Everyone thinks it's tiny but I think bigger ones are HUGE.

I am thinking about getting another one, though. I've had this one for a long time. Dell has some colorful computers now and I would love a Razorback Red one.

Karen