Pros & Cons
Cons
The bottom of the laptop sleeve has virtually no padding. The upper outside pockets aren’t big enough to carry anything larger than a wallet.
Highlights
Quality
I am so happy i did so because the timbuk2 fabric quality is ten times what the other bags i own is.
It’s well made, durable, great looking and so cheap considering it’s quality.
The quality of the fabric is stiff but it will start to ease up, but note that it can easily catch stains from grinding against... Read More
Packaging/appearance
The organizing pockets on the inside are perfect and in plain view when you open the pack.
Competitiveness
I'm a fan of timbuk2 products so this was easy to love - my daughter uses it for college, super practical and durable.
The timbuk2 logo also doubles as an extra strap to secure things like a bike light or a quick place to clip something.
I discovered the timbuk2 brand by accident on youtube and bought this bag sight-unseen.
Overview
- How are reviewers describing this item?
inside, great, quality, nice and stretch. - Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.
- Our engine has discovered that over 90% high quality reviews are present.
- This product had a total of 71 reviews as of our last analysis date on Jun 13 2023.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The bottle pockets on either side of the backback do not stretch and are good for slender water bottles bike locks glasses cases portable batteries etc
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
They are deep and hold things snugly they do not stretch nor are they meant to be as timbuk2 focuses on people who move around and travel stretch pockets get snagged or get caught or give out and ive had to stop my tracks to turn around to pick up my bottles more times than i would ever want to
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I used to be quite an advocate of the jsport bags because i felt they were so worthy of their reviews
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I travel all over the world and many of these packs are slashed by thieves from behind to steal their contents
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I dont use it as its too annoying to struggle with it
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The water bottle holders on the side are sturdy but because they are nonstretchy they are limited to any bottle with diameter less than 89 centimeters which is enough for my thermos
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It can withstand a light rain but if it comes into contact with too much water it can permeate the material and make the inside damp
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The straps can hurt with heavy loads