Timbuk2 Cargo Tote - 2008 BCS

This is the third Timbuk2 bag that I have owned. Like all previous bags, this one been a very tough organizer. It was the best deal. The other options out there offered less quality for more money.

Picked this up for my dad, then ended up stealing it back to use at the grocery store. I'm a bug fan.

Bottom line: goes everywhere, does (almost) everything. I bought it mainly for use a gym bag but it's now my go-to back for everything. Just got back from vacation where I first used it as my carry-on to lug my laptop, books and personal items. The outside zipper pocket was very helpful for holding the ID at the airport. Then I used it every day as a beach bag - the medium easily holds a towel, sunblock, books, water, flip flops, cash and more. The rubber lining makes it easy to clean out, so no worries about sand eternally trapped in it. Then it went for some mild rain forest day hiking (back pack would be better, but it did the trick). It even got thrown into a dingy for trip around the island. This is where the "almost" comes in. It was a very wet trip, so the waterproof material was key. BUT, because there is a hole where the zipper closes, it's not totally waterproof. Just seriously splash proof. LOVE this bag!!

Not sure what I was expecting. I wanted to get a nice tote for camping and/or hauling files around from home to the office. The bag was a bit effeminate and I should have perhaps perused the 'you might also dig' - suggestions which were all female products. : ) Live and learn.