Timbuk2 Especial Cycling Messenger Bag

This thing is a beast and I get asked about it all the time. I've owned various Chrome bags over the years but I got to the point where I just couldn't shake that heavy chest buckle anymore (and my god, the noise! Putting it down sounds like you dropped a bag full of spoons).The strap padding may leave something to be desired but the rest of it is superior in every way. The shoulder strap length adjustment is lightweight yet robust. It feels very solid and locks into place securely. The buckle design is absolutely genius, though I will admit the actual buckles feel like cheap plastic (no idea what it is, haven't had any issues yet). Pockets are great, laptop sleeve is also great. Attachment point for a bike light is cake. There's even a little inspiring message from the bag, to you, inside.Visually the different textures and material look and feel very high quality. It's also great and large enough for overnights or short weekend trips. I can't imagine what else I would want.

You have to appreciate the sheer utility of this bag. No frills, just space make this thing a great pack mule. My only gripe with this bag is the fixed shoulder pad is only good for carrying across your body. Feels a bit awkward to carry off one shoulder since you can move the padded portion. It also makes for an inability to really move the fixed strap that is supposed to further stabilize the bag while riding. Its sewn to the shoulder pad portion and needs to be wayyyyy lower making it pretty useless. The Overall build quality of the strap is much higher than the standard messenger from Timbuk2 but its inability to slide across the main strap really hurts in the end. All in all I would purchase again. Pretty plain looking but if you need to haul gear this thing is an absolute unit. Would have given 5 stars if the shoulder pad was movable like the old design.

This Timbuk2 Especial Messenger is the second Especial Bag I have purchased from Timbuk2, the first being the Rally. As a collector, Ive got quite a few Messengers from various brands for comparison, the Timbuk2 brand is top notch in its form, substance and usability. The Especial Messengers may be considered as the premium line of the brand as it is functionality and versatility as well as its design is a cut above the rest. Some may find the lack of pockets and compartments an issue while other might feel uncomfortable with how the strap is positioned in addition to having trouble with the adjustment mechanism but that would depend on how this messenger is used. An organizer and the ability to swing it to the side solves all that. More so, remembering what the bag was meant for and its ability to be used in a multitude of ways earns it four stars. Ultimately, the item was as described, arrived on time intact and was new - thats deserves the fifth star

Plenty of space to put my stuff and it just a medium size..good design ..durable and waterproof .recomande this bag

I bought this bag and its design is Ok, is really beautiful. The cons: it is so heavy. By other side, I ordered the medium size and arrived the large size and this is so big for me.

Very well made bag, and comfortable to carry. Only issue is it doesn’t have any outer pockets for carrying water bottle, and pocket for laptop doesn’t have a lot of padding.

The Timbuk2 Especial Messenger bag is definitely superior to mostly all other messenger bags when it comes to the material it's made out of. The bag has few pockets and has many zippers leading to it's main compartment which I felt is unnecessary. I think this bag should sale for $100 and not $175. I do like how the bag sits comfortably on my back while traveling but it doesn't meet it's price point. This bag is very spacious and I'm ready to see how it holds up during inclement weather.

Personally, I like some of the older models better but they aren’t available anymore and you can’t beat the magnetic buckles on Timbuktu’s bags.

Es la segunda Mochila de mensajero Timbuk2 qué compro en Amazon. Llegó rápido y en cuanto a la calidad, es realmente excelente!!! Aún tengo la mochila vieja para alguna emergencia pero ya no creo que resista otra lluvia (5 años con ella). Son las mochilas qué más me han durado. Altamente recomendables!!!

Quality construction. Cool magnetic buckles(?). I haven't used it yet but was relieved to see that my 15" Razer laptop fits in the laptop sleeve. The bag was delivered on time in excellent condition.

Une qualité exceptionnelle, durable, résistant et logeable. Ce sac répond à mes besoins.

Ottimo prodotto.... l' unica cosa si potrebbe migliorare le descrizioni sulle dimensioni. Penso che la scelta possa essere migliore se si hanno qualche immagine in più del prodotto con le varie misure a confronto in modo da rendersi conto meglio delle dimensioni.....

他のメッセンジャーより使い方が単純化されていて使い勝手がいいです①フリップを止める磁石つき留め具は着脱が簡単便利②ショルダーストラップはティンバック２のメッセンジャーの中でも　特に調節し易い③PC・書類・解説書・タブレット・ガジェットケース・ペンケース・財布も入り　容量も十分　そんなに大きくないが、荷物を入れすぎると帰り道が重くて辛くなりますこのメッセンジャーの L サイズのレビューで「自分にとってはほぼ100点の名作。バッグに感動しました」という方がおられますがなるほどです片道30分の自転車通勤用のバッグとして1番気に入っています※「三点止め用のクロスストラップの左右付け替えはできますか」の答え「できます」の証拠写真です。