Gear Review
Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag
Do not trust the photo
By Jon in DC
Ranked #216 - Slings & Messenger Bags
November 9, 2008
Ok, first of all, Backcountry.com has the best customer service on the Net. With that said they will always make things right even if you are disappointed.
So after ordering this bag 3 times and getting a bag that is not what is shown in the photo or confirmed via the phone or chat service they went above and beyond and accepted all the refunds per their guarantee. The problem is the photos show the bag with a shoulder strap pad which it does not come with and the tabs are not what are show either...they are the long reflective tabs that can be disconnected (but do not look very professional unless you are a bike messenger, which I am not). I really wanted the bag in the photo in size small but that seems to be a pipe dream at the moment. Do not totally blame Backcountry.com though....Timbuk2 is out of touch with its stock photos not to mention its inventory in general - the bags are also now made in China (as with everything else sold in the States these days). If you buy this bag in any color in size small or X-Small expecting a shoulder pad strap...expect to shell out $10-$15 extra when you have to ORDER it seperately either from Backcountry.com or Timbuk2.
Backcountry.com....what happened to changing your photos???????????????? That was supposed to happen more than 3 weeks ago...but alas the photos still are reflective of what you are NOT selling - so expect many more frustrated buyers.
View Details: Timbuk2 Classic Messenger Bag
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- [body] 100% ballistic nylon; [lining] 100% TPU
- Dimensions:
- [XS ] 12.8 x 8.9 x 5.1 in; [S ] 15.9 x 9.7 x 4.7 in; [M ] 19.3 x 10.4 x 7.8 in; [L ] 22.4 x 11.8 x 9 in; [XL ] 26.6 x 13.8 x 9.5 in
- Shoulder Strap:
- yes
- Pockets:
- (external, s-xl sizes) 3 front organizer, 1 side napoleon, (internal, s-xl sizes) 1 slash, 1 organizer, (external, xs) 1 front organizer, 1 side napoleon, (internal, xs) 1 slash, 1 organizer
- Weight:
- (xs) 1.6 lb, (s) 2.2 lb, (m) 2.6 lb, (l) 3 lb, (xl) 2.9 lb
- Recommended Use:
- travel, class, cycling, everyday
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- lifetime
Change me.
1 Comments Last Reply: April 27, 2010 By: sci3001968
So you are going to spend money online without looking at the description of the item and just going by the picture? I'm sorry but that is a incredibly stupid reason to write this review.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes