Timbuk2 Designs, Inc.
We were born in a San Francisco garage and bred on the backs of messengers in the city streets. And we still manufacture our custom bags in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission District.
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Alberto Hermosillo

Alberto Hermosillo Hello T2! Need a little help here: I have a Q backpack and it's a fantastic bag; my only
gripe is that the padding in the laptop compartment skips my Macbook
Pro 15, and the thought of it getting hit with the floor upsets me. Any
advice?

Sergio

Sergio Here it is! The logo is there. I was skeptical at first, but sure enough, it is there. I have the whole video clip with the the T2 bag but I don't want to violate facebook's Terms and Conditions.

Timbuk2 Designs, Inc.

Timbuk2 Designs, Inc. Whoa!!!! In the first minute of the show a guy gets hit on his bike. Then his Commute 2.0 is pulled off his lifeless body. (thank you @kf via twitter for sharing)

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Video description: Castle and Beckett uncover the scandals and secrets of a prominent family.
Arie Suter
Arie Suter
I have also notice in the opening credits of Wizards of Waverly Place (my sister watches it) the main Character has a Classic Messenger.
Yesterday at 6:13pm
Jennifer L Schimmelpfennig
Jennifer L Schimmelpfennig
I'm a fan of both Timbuk2 AND the show Castle. (Does that mean I get double points? Who knows.) Having watched the episode already, I can tell you that the messenger was indeed killed for what was in his bag, BUT I don't think the messenger was supposed to have any idea that someone was after him. I think it's more a case of something being shot in such a way that it's considered to be more interesting visually, instead of being more accurate to reality.
11 hours ago
Therese

Therese I would just like to say thank you to all your staff, particularly Megan; I had a bank issue and she was super patient when I got anxious and helped me majorly. Long story short, she helped me get my order through and I am soooo excited for it! It makes it even sweeter; my stuff rocks partly 'coz of y'all, so THANK YOU!

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Timbuk2 Designs, Inc.
No worries Therese!!!!
Yesterday at 3:31pm
Betsy

Betsy Small messenger with matching Timbuk2 fruit smoothie.

Jason Reichow

Jason Reichow
I recently posted a review of my new checkpoint bag and the adventures that it had before it got to me! Thought you guys might dig it... Unfortunatley, its in several parts..

This is a review of a medium checkpoint bag (Can you really call something medium if there are only two sizes?). This is my fifth timbuk2 bag, ...but it’s the first with wheels, which I have been a little reluctant to purchase. I finally decided that I needed a bag a bit bigger than my trusty Patrol backpack, and this was the one.Read More

Jason Reichow

Jason Reichow
Unfortunately, I ordered this bag prior to a trip, and had hoped that it would be delivered before I left, and it was not. So my beloved new timbuk2 bag sat on my front porch for several days unattended. It was during this time that some local hooligans decided to see what was in the large box that was sitting on my ...front porch for several days. Apparently, they were no where near as impressed with this bag as I was, and decided to deposit it in a local lake, where it rested for several days. Luckily, when I arrived home, I just happened to ride my bike near the bridge that it was tossed from, and saw my new bag floating there in the water. I retrieved the bag from the murky waters, rinsed it out, and applied a little simple green to the interior and let it dry in the Florida sun.Read More

Jason Reichow

Jason Reichow
Boy I'm Long winded...
As a testament to the extraordinary quality of timbuk2 products, once the bag dried, it was practically good as new. The durable nylon fabric on the bag still appears new. The zippers are all working properly, and the skateboard wheels roll as smooth as can be. The only issue is that the handle... is a bit loose and sticks a bit on the way up and down, but I think a couple drops of oil and a screwdriver could alleviate that problem. It is certainly of the quality that I have come to expect in a Timbuk2 product.Read More

Jason Reichow

Jason Reichow
Almost there!
I have taken one trip with the rescued bag, and it performed admirably. Packing is easy with all the pockets, and the bag feels larger than other carry-ons I’ve used in the past. The internal compression is great, especially if you need to open it for some reason while on the go. The shoe compartment is... a nice touch, especially as a golfer. The front pocket is large enough to hold a standard corporate issue 15” Dell Laptop, cable, and some other items. The external pockets work well for quick access to boarding passes and the like, but not much else.Read More

Jason Reichow

Jason Reichow
Keep on readin!

The bag rolls well over all types of surfaces, and the shovel handle makes it feel fast and responsive. It sits upright no matter what is put into the bag. The numerous grab handles makes it simple to maneuver in an airplane cabin, and it fits perfectly perpendicular into the overhead bin of the Southw...est 737’s. This makes it a lot easier to find an open slot to slip it into on a full plane, and takes up less room so others can fit their less cool bags up there too.Read More

Jason Reichow

Jason Reichow
LAST PART!

The only compliant about the design of the bag is that the handle does not work well with the timbuk2 bags that have the pass through. I use a Commute Slim as my carry on, and because the handle is a single post, as opposed to the standard 2, the bag easily slides around on the handle and flips upside down i...f not held in place. I’ve been working on a solution, but have not come up with one. The external Frame also appears like it could be damaged under certain circumstances. However, it does appear to be replaceable if it comes to that.

Overall, a great, supremely durable bag that. I hope to get countless use out of it over the years. And of course, now it has a great story attached to it, which gives it a personality right out of the box. Normally it takes several years for my timbuk2 bags to develop their personalities.
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Timbuk2 Designs, Inc.
Wholly crap dude! You actually found your missing Checkpoint floating in a lake?!?!?! That's crazy! Thanks so much for sharing!
Tue at 3:56pm
Jason Reichow
Jason Reichow
Yea, thank goodness I Needed to make a beer run and cycle to the grocery store. Otherwise I never would have seen it!
Yesterday at 4:52am
Timbuk2 Designs, Inc.
Timbuk2 Designs, Inc.
Beer makes everything better :)
Yesterday at 3:08pm
Julie J Clarke

Julie J Clarke I love the Q so I wanted to tell you and share how I customized my backpack. The patch is the Tiger Army logo and there are some fun pins. My drumsticks are always with me. My 13" Apple Macbook Pro is safely stowed. The bus/train schedule shows that this bag is my constant companion on public transit.
Thank you for an awesome design that isn't too big.-JJ

Alberto Hermosillo
Alberto Hermosillo
Not to discredit the Q, I have one and it's a fantastic bag; my only gripe is that the padding in the laptop compartment skips my Macbook Pro 15, and the thought of it getting hit with the floor upsets me. Any advice?
2 hours ago
Craig Shanklin

Craig Shanklin Love my Timbuk2 bags! Any plans for the Checkpoint wheelie to be offerred in any new colors? Thanks!

Timbuk2 Designs, Inc.

Timbuk2 Designs, Inc. Hot skeleton sweats for a saturday night.

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timbuk2 quality control
Christopher David
Christopher David
Anybody remember the old Bones sweats that Powell & Peralta sold in the 80's? Yep. i had a pair.
November 7 at 10:48pm
Tali 'icepack' Jackson
Tali 'icepack' Jackson
those r awesome!!!!!
November 8 at 4:33am
Joseph Vasquez

Joseph Vasquez Have the commute laptop messenger, been through alot and still keeps everything i need on hand! any major sales upcoming for the holidays you can let slip? (have an eye on the patrol backpacks)...

November 6 at 9:05pm · Report
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Timbuk2 Designs, Inc.
No word on big sales yet, but facebook/twitter fans will be the first to know.
Yesterday at 3:09pm