Commute Messenger Bag

great bag

Perfect!

Even better than I anticipated! The color looks almost khaki online, but when the bag arrived it is more of a light gray (which I like). I ordered this size (although Timbuk2 said that my macbook air 13 would not fit) and it is perfect! I wouldnt have wanted one any larger. All of the pockets are great, the details are great. I couldnt be happier!

Love the bag overall. Love the ability to adjust size for contents. On the con side- Shoulder strap slides off of winter coat. Strap is nylon. It would be a huge improvement if it had a rubber grip like my computer case. Also strap buckle easily pops open if accidentally touched.

Great bag. If you are just storing a medium size laptop and a few files, the small is ideal.

I bought this to use in my monthly trips to NYC...so I carry 2 aluminum water bottles, a 9 Samsung pad, a spare battery, chargers, snacks, paperwork, and a bunch of other things I dont need. The bag is extremely well made and extrudes quality manufacturing. It is streamlined and really well thought out, missing the usual 12 other features you dont need, and will never use. It was obviously designed by someone that works in a busy city. The grab handle seems reminiscent of a handle you find on the back of a 2000 lb steer that a cowboy would grab for 10 second ride. The adjustable strap would make a Navy SEAL jealous with the speed and accuracy with which you can adjust it. Seriously...buy this bag. Its a couple of backs more, but its a true, classic case of you get what you pay for.

Fits my 17 laptop, among other presentation materials nicely. The bag is big enough to put my food samples in it, as well as clothes for a weekend trip. Perfect. I love it.

I was not a fan of this bag and gave it away to my sister, who also did not like it very much either. The strap is pretty uncomfortable and snags clothing pretty easily. I didnt like the rear compartment area and would have preferred it to be on the inside, which probably defeats the TSA security. However, I have global entry so its a mute point.

How did I go without this bag for so long?

As a long time laptop user who travels frequently, I have gone through many bags, standard laptop bags, rolling bags, tote laptop bags, and fancy bags for women but this is the best Laptop bag I have ever used - just flip open the back panel to send it through the scanner. Please note, when traveling internationally, on the return trip to the U.S, the laptop must be removed from the bag. This case makes it easy to remove the laptop and tablets - as well as return them back in the bag.