Timbuk2 Lug Tote, Jet Black, O

The bag is perfect for travels and everyday use as well.

spacious and good looking

Pros: I was looking for a big, practical tote that was easy to carry. This bag has a great capacity-- I was able to fit my laptop, a pair of sneakers, a Pyrex of lunch, a couple of pouches for odds and ends, an umbrella, and a light sweater and still zip it comfortably. So-- this is a great bag in terms of capacity and zipping. The tote straps are long enough to comfortably slide over a shoulder, even with a coat on, and the crossbody-plus-chest strap addition seems like it would be comfortable for longer loads. It is a non-flashy, no-nonsense sort of practical bag for people of all genders and walks of life.Cons: where it fell down for me was in style. I want to use this as my everyday work and commuting bag, but I work in a cosmopolitan city and I want my bag to be spacious, practical, AND stylish. I was hoping that the sheen of the materials on the all-black version would look classy, but I found the bag simply utilitarian. The side utility loops, the plastic buckles and loose strap excess, and the exposed heavy-duty zipper at the top all just made it look clunky and unrefined. A flap or roll-top option and a more refined zipper would make all the difference. As it stands right now, it's a big nylon bag with smooth webbing straps.I'd definitely recommend this bag if you want something more utilitarian than flashy. It seems to be of high quality and manages to have a great capacity while still keeping a fairly sleek profile.

I've used this bag twice as a carry-on, and it's great. The material and the hardware of the bag is durable, and just looks cool. The bag itself fits right under the seat, and is roomy enough to hold all of my travel necessities: over-the-ear headphones (in their bulky case), charging cables, book, notebook, sweater, water bottle, some snacks, plus a small packing cube with a few items of clothing. I was even able to fit a small packaging tube with artwork inside AND zip it up. It's not really clear in the photos, but in addition to the lightly-padded laptop interior pocket, there are two open pockets and one zippered pocket. They're all pretty small, but it was the perfect size to put gum, tissues, and an eye mask. Also, while the outside zippered pocket is small, too, it fit my equally small wallet securely. Two things I wish it came with: a removable padded strap pad--I used one from one of my other Timbuk2 bags--to make the over-the-shoulder strap more comfortable, and a back sleeve for the option to slide it right over a luggage handle. Barring those two things, it's a great size to throw everything you need into it.