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Timbuk2 Command Laptop Messenger Bag

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$138.99 - $166.45 & Free Returns on some sizes and colors

100% Polyester
A no frills, friendly bag for organized travel, smart commutes, and more
Luggage pass-through for attaching to your wheelie companion
Tensioned aluminium hooks for quick and secure closure
Timbuk2 cam enables easy fit adjustments with no excess webbing; Coordinating Strap Pad included
Tricot-lined floating pocket protects sunglasses or smartphone
laptop fit 15 inches and dimensions- 15.7x 14.4x 5.12 inches

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About Timbuk2

Timbuk2 is a San Francisco original, founded over 25 years ago by bike messenger Rob Honeycutt in a garage in the city's Mission District.

Since its inception in 1989, Timbuk2 has designed quality bags, packs, and accessories , evolving from the original bike messenger company to a pioneer of made-in-America customization and an industry in forward-thinking, sustainable manufacturing.

The relentless drive to inspire urban mobility, enable individuality and promote responsibility has propelled Timbuk2 forward as it continues fusing passion and style to create durable, functional products informed by the company's longstanding cycling roots and today's vibrant city landscape.

Product description

Jet-setters, rejoice: the Command Lite Messenger was designed for the needs of the simple traveler. At the airport, use the luggage pass-through to attach to your wheelie companion. Tricot-lined pockets make sure your electronics and polarized shades make it unscathed through the journey. Any destination will do: the Command’s continental styling is equally suited to business and pleasure. From Antwerp to Australia, you’re clear for takeoff.

Product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.12 x 15.7 x 14.37 inches; 2.12 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 174-4-1043
Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 7, 2015
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Timbuk2
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00X9NVMRU

Best Sellers Rank: #80,513 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
- #143 in Messenger Bags
- #15,552 in Camping & Hiking Equipment

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Ayo A

The thing fell apart

Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2015

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Bought this based on the great reviews it got. The one thing I need it to do, which is to keep my laptop safe, the zip came loose after just 6 months (see attached first picture). It has been developing threadloose spots in some places, and that's fine, but the zipper thing, common!

Update: Was going to change this review to a positive one since Timbuk2 has a lifetime guarantee on their bags. That was, until I contacted them and they tell me they they consider the zip coming loose normal wear and tear.

266 people found this helpful

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lebowitzit

Nicest Laptop Messenger Bag I've Ever Owned

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2018

Color: MidwaySize: LargeVerified Purchase

I've had this bag for a few months now. I needed time to get used to it, but I've now had it long enough to write an intelligent review.

I bought this bag as a temporary replacement for my Timbuk2 Claro bag, which was in need of repair. I have since received the Claro bag back from Timbuk2's repair facility, but I have yet to "move" back into it, simply because the Command bag is so much nicer. It has more organizer pockets than the Claro bag does, and it seems to me that more thought and planning went into the Command bag's pockets. They're just better for organizing the things I need to carry with me, which makes it easier to find what I need. I can access more parts of the bag without taking it off. It also seems to be more durably built than the Claro bag.

One thing I really like about the Command bag is that the laptop/tablet compartment is in the back, accessible via a separate zipper closure. There is adequate padding to keep your laptop nicely protected, and there's a separate, Velcro-closed pocket in that compartment for your tablet. It has enough room to accommodate a 10-11" tablet. This makes the laptop and tablet more easily accessible than they would be if I had to open the main flap, and I'm also less worried about either one getting marred by the pens and tools I keep in the main compartment. I've been out in the wet weather with this bag, and the weatherproof zipper does a good job of keeping the laptop and tablet dry.

The main compartment has a roomy area for large items, and it's large enough to swallow a second 15.6" laptop if I need to bring one back to my home office for repair. I've also been known to stick a few odd items in there when I've had to pick up small items from stores like Best Buy for clients, but the bag is really not large enough to use as a general shopping bag. All around the main compartment are handy storage pockets; a couple larger ones closed off by a zipper and a Velcro patch, respectively, and others that are just handy spots for tools, pens, etc. It's easy to organize your things in this bag.

One glaring difference between my Claro bag and this one is the stabilizer strap. The Claro came with a very flimsy connector loop for its stabilizer strap, and the strap quickly broke off and got lost. Timbuk2 fixed this problem on the Command bag; both ends of its stabilizer strap have durable connectors. That's a good thing, as you'll see when you read about my couple of gripes, below.

There are several pockets accessible from the outside, without opening the main flap. One is a pocket right inside the flap. I want to say it's about 6" by 6" square. I keep my bicycle lights in there, where I can get at them easily. It would also accommodate most cell phones, although a phablet probably would not fit. There is another pocket under the main flap, but accessible via a zipper on the side of the bag, that runs across the entire front of the bag. It's big enough to accommodate a bike lock, although I prefer to simply carry my bike lock on the bag's carry handle while I'm riding. I've been known to keep a couple of reusable shopping bags in there; I can sling those over my handlebars while riding home, and that's how I handle small shopping trips. Finally, there is a vertical pocket located on the left front side of the bag, and it's shaped suspiciously like a laptop charger. I think Timbuk2 even refers to it as a charger pocket. My charger actually lives in a mesh bag that I keep in the main compartment, but I use this "charger" pocket for some of my lesser-used tools.

This is simply how I use my Command bag. What actually sold me on it was a YouTube video from an IT consultant who had run electrical and USB cables through his bag and essentially created a mobile desk out of it! I figured that a bag that versatile couldn't disappoint, and so far, mine hasn't.

I have a few minor gripes about this bag, but they're not enough for me to dock it any stars:

1. I'm a short man, just 5'4" tall, and I find that the strap can't be adjusted quite short enough for my liking. I'm guessing that shorter men, as well as women under about 5'8" (typical feminine proportions include shorter torsos and longer legs, although, of course, YMMV), will not find this bag comfortable for cycling. However, the work-around, for me, is the stabilizer strap. The main carry strap gets *just* short enough to keep the bag away from my bike's working parts, and I can actually keep it in its shortest position while putting the bag on and taking it off. Once the bag is on my shoulder, and my bike lock is attached to the carry handle, I attach the stabilizer strap, which keeps the bag from swinging into any part of the bike. I still wish the main strap got a little shorter, but this works for me.

2. There are two ways to fasten the main flap: a pair of metal clips, and a pair of Velcro strips. I'm not enamored of either, but for various reasons, I've settled on using the metal clips. (They're really supposed to be used interchangeably, with the Velcro strips providing the snuggest closure, and the metal clips providing the quietest, i.e., avoiding the loud tearing sound that Velcro makes when you pull the hooks off of the loops.) The problem with the clips is that while they're generally easy enough to close, the flap has to be at just the right angle to get them open again; otherwise, they get stuck. I find that to open them, I have to take the bag off my shoulder, lay it on a flat surface, get the end of the flap as close to the bag body as possible and slide the clips out of their cordura loops. It's inconvenient to have to put that much thought into opening the bag, but on the other hand, at least I have no worries about it flying open while I'm riding.

3. Not enough reflective material. My Claro bag is literally covered with reflective material. The whole bag shines brightly when a headlight beam hits it. My Command bag has just a few reflective highlights. I ride both day and night, and would prefer more reflective material.

Those few issues aside, I'm finding my Command bag a lot easier to live with and more pleasant to use than my Claro bag, which is why I'm still using it as my primary bag.

8 people found this helpful

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Nate

Item not as described

Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2020

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Ordered the small in carbon full-cycle twill, and what I got did not match the description. It was missing:
-Crossbody strap
-Padded handle
-Full-length pocket
-Integrated silencing strips
-Pocket inside in the laptop compartment

They gave me a partial refund due to this, so I decided to keep it rather than ship it back, but it's definitely not as useful for my needs as the product I expected to receive would have been. My 14" laptop floats around inside the laptop area, there's no good place to put my tablet, and I'm going to have to make my own "velcro silencers" to go over the velcro. Kind of a pain, and won't really work for what I wanted (travel) but it'll replace the bag I was using for daily trips to work, so I'll still give it 2 stars despite the bait and switch.

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Haystack

There is a reason why 72% of the reviews are 5 star.

Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2019

Color: MidwaySize: MediumVerified Purchase

First I think it is important to explain the type of person I am. I dont get into brand names. I don't think because something is expensive that it is "better". (I call that the Yeti-Phenomenon. There are better coolers at more than half off the price and Yeti didnt invent rotomold . It has been around forever). So the only reason I bought this bag was because one color was $45. That's still 15 more than I've spent on a bag. I always ask when get brand name blind about a product "what does it do". Well, this bag "does" things. It has a ton if pockets. I'm seriously not sure if I have found them all yet. I just emptied my very large back pack in to this slim bag and i still have room and this is much easier to carry. The access to these pouches is insanely convenient. The laptop pouch is extremely protected with thick padding. There is also a large "briefcase" pouch on the back which provides space equivalent to the size of the entire bag.

I bought the medium and i can tell you I easily can fit a clunky 15 inch laptop. I keep some daily carry items such as various first aid items with a tourniquet, some basic emergency roadside items, office supplies, a couple medicine bottles, contact items and solution, extra work papers, a few tiny tools for emergency situations, chap stick and a small notepad. I also have a CCW and keep a pistol with me at all times. If you know sizing I have either a glock 43 or Ruger Security 9 on me. There is a nifty pocket that would hold a velcro'd in holster. I'm sure a bag company from san Francisco had no clue or plan to make a bag that someone could carry a gun....that probably doesnt make sense to them.....but if it makes sense to you then this bag is great for concealed carry if necessary.

I listed all those items just to give you an idea. Even after all that stuff I have plenty of room for other items. Again I only got the medium.

On to the quality. Zippers look strong. Seams look tight and well sewn. The handles are very strong. The strap is very long and adjustable. It is solid quality. The buckles and clasps are too notch as well. The fabric is very thick and dense. This reminds me of marine quality items with the zippers buckles and fabric density. Top notch for sure.

There are also some extra straps which I think are for luggage attaching.

Like I was saying I dont get excited about something like this. But this item is great. I may buy another to tuck away in case this good price goes away. :)

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Mike Vader

Large, black/grey version

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2019

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I bought the Large. I’m glad I did, the medium would’ve been just too small for me.
In researching this bag I was very frustrated trying to find concrete details regarding size and suitability. So here, I’ll do my best to give concrete details.
Firstly, the bag looks very well and is solid in terms of its construction. Decent material, solid soft carrying handle, quality zips/fasteners, and a really comfortable shoulder strap.
There are an absolute plethora of pockets inside and outside the bag.

I work as a college lecturer and have been looking for a decent quality, spacious bag to transport my notes, binders, whiteboard markers and other bits and pieces I need from class to class. This bag EASILY takes three A4 binders (not lever arch), A4 notepad, and my other “must have” booklets (slimmer, smaller non-A4 types that I use every class for reference or looking up maths tables etc).
I am always carrying a 1.5 litre bottle of water with me and usually have to use one hand to do so. This inconveniences me when carrying other things or trying to open doors, for example. This bag has an elasticated bottle-holder that swallows my 1.5 litre Volvic bottle no problem. I was very impressed by this.
I can also carry an iPad and kindle device in the rear, zipped pocket although the iPad must be placed horizontally rather than vertically if you wish to fully close the Velcro seal. A 17” laptop may also be carried next to this in its own fully padded section. Coupled with all of the other pockets and holders throughout the bag, you’d think you would have entirely enough space but no, the folks at Timbuk2 created a built-in “clam shell” design that allows you effectively divide the bag in two like you would when for example turning the pages of a newspaper. I believe I could easily get another 17” laptop in the space provided but I’m not sure how protected it would be. At the very least, I believe I could carry another pair of A4 binders or one A4 lever arch binder.
In general, the “Napoleon” pockets are very handy, too. I now have somewhere secure to carry my glasses case. The buckles are aluminium and catch on the loops provided. They’re not coming loose in a hurry! I must admit to being somewhat apprehensive about them when I first saw them on the bag in a review I read, but they are a good addition to the bag and look well, too. They are a small bit fiddly to undo but as I use the bag more this will improve no doubt. I just haven’t got the hang of it yet so not the bag’s fault.
Some older reviews I’d seen complained about the bag falling over and being unbalanced when you set it down on a surface. I have to say that this shortcoming has been remedied in this version of the bag. It has a rectangular, boxy profile when set down and stands up fine on its own.
With all that material onboard you’d think it’d weigh a ton but it is surprisingly not so, due in part I’d reckon, to it’s shoulder strap design.
All in all, I’m very satisfied with this bag and believe I’ll be using it for many years. I haven’t had a bag I could say this about for a very long time. Value for money at a cost of around €96 all-in. Shipped promptly and delivered earlier than expected from Germany. I’ve wanted a Timbuk2 bag for years but their price put me off until now. Its construction, fabric, attention to detail and sheer capacity to transport all my stuff makes it a winner for me. I will report back in a few months after I’ve field tested it in college for a while.

3 people found this helpful

RealMoor

Nice bag, too stiff and not enough actual space.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2018

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Nice bag, too stiff and not enough actual space. The large is large on outside but quite narrow inside, stiff and TOO MUCH padding making it almost impractical. BEWARE UK buyers this is currently from USA only and you will pay customs and returns postage if sent back to US, Amazon WILL NOT alllow you to post to UK RETURNS DEPT. Extremely unfair practice. FIX UP AMAZON, ENJOY YOUR PRIVATE ISLAND JEFF.

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MIke B

Beware what I received is not as advertised

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 29, 2020

Verified Purchase

Received my command laptop messenger bag today one week early, fantastic however its not the bag I have reviewed or advertised and picture on the site. The bag does not have the padded centre handle as shown in the images, does not have the Velcro silencers, as shown in the images and does not have the cross strap on tab for fixing a cross strap is shown in the images. Bag is a great looking bag but not the bag as advertised. Extremely disappointing.