Recently I went on the hunt for a good stylish laptop bag or tote large enough
for my 17" laptop and finally found one that fit my needs exactly. Although Timbuk2 Messenger Bags come in a
number of cool color combos already it was the ability to customize my messenger bag that sold me. A friend of mine had
shown up during the creation process and due to my own inability to settle on a combination I could live with forever, I
told him to design something I’d like. Strangely enough my bag ended up being comprised of the same three colors as the
Jamaican flag, but they work well for me.
The interior of the bag is extremely spacious (I ordered a large)
with a built-in computer compartment. I recommend placing a sleeve on your laptop in addition to the built-in
compartment. Depending on how rough you are with your equipment a little extra cushioning surely wouldn’t hurt. Other
features include a three panel design, waterproof vinyl liner, and Grab Strap carrying handle. Naturally their
tough-construction and Timbuk2 quality guarantee were two of the most important selling points. My large messenger bag
came to a total of $100 which didn’t hurt my pockets much at all and showed up on my doorstep a lot faster than I had
expected. So now that I’ve seen the fun online design workshop and impressive service it’s time to put the bag to the
test during my travels. I’ll let you know how that goes.