Timbuk2 Command Laptop Messenger Bag, Midway, Large
Jet-setters, rejoice: every detail of the Command Messenger was designed for the needs of the savvy traveler. At the airport, strap down the hook and loop silencers for seamless access to your boarding pass and ID. Then breeze through airport security courtesy of the TSA-compliant laptop pocket. Tricot-lined pockets make sure your electronics and polarized shades make it unscathed through the journey. Any destination will do: the Command’s continental styling is equally suited to business and pleasure. From Antwerp to Australia, you’re clear for takeoff.
Product Features
- External access zipper pocket on the side offers quick access to your power brick or cords
- Internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff
- Napoleon side-entry pocket for access without undoing the flap
Long-Time Timbuk2 Owner: An In-Depth, Comparative Review Long time Timbuk2 owner – this will be an in-depth review of the (Medium Twill) Timbuk2 Command 2015. I will make some comparisons between this bag and Command 2013 and the Classic Messenger 2014 models. The Command 2015 is largely a hybrid of these two models, but it comes with a few unique tricks of its own.UPDATE – after 4 months with the bag, I’ve added a few extra words here and there to update how my opinion of the bag has held up, as well as how the bag itself has held up…
The thing fell apart Bought this based on the great reviews it got. The one thing I need it to do, which is to keep my laptop safe, the zip came loose after just 6 months (see attached first picture). It has been developing threadloose spots in some places, and that’s fine, but the zipper thing, common!Update: Was going to change this review to a positive one since Timbuk2 has a lifetime guarantee on their bags. That was, until I contacted them and they tell me they they consider the zip coming loose…
Looks amazing. Draws eyes. Feels superior in quality. Probably waterproof (haven’t checked this). Pockets for days. Fits my Mac (13.3″) and my other work laptop (14.1″ Lenovo). Seems like it’ll fit a 15″ laptop also, just haven’t tested this. However, when you have a laptop in the bag, storage capacity in the front pockets seems to reduce quite a bit. Didn’t expect this.But overall, reason for 4 stars, is it’s physically bigger than I’m used to my messenger bags being…