One thing I like is that the ballistic nylon material of the bag is more lightweight than what the Timbuk2 messenger bags are made with. One good thing is that it is much less noisy that the loud rip-open Timbuk2 messenger bag. I wish there was another fastening method that was more secure. This pocket is rather small (seen in the photo) in width. It fits my 2 small moleskine journals but not my wallet.Īnd about the top flap. Luckily another vertical zippered pocket is more easily accessed from the front without opening up the front flap. It is a little annoying to have to take the pens out to zip open the pocket. My standard sized pens stick up a couple of inches interfering with the zipper of this pocket. Unfortunately the pen pockets do not go deep enough. Lifting the top flap and lowering the front flap reveals a front panel with small organizing pockets for pens and cards, and one horizontal zippered pocket at the top with an internal lanyard. I really hate the black hole effect of some bags. Luckily it's lined with a light-colored nylon fabric that allows for good visibility. The large interior compartment is roomy enough to fill with all the essentials, but it's rather deep. However, it also fits our 13"macbook, although it's a smidge tight in the smaller dimension. The company's literature claims that it is for ipads and netbooks. It has a zippered side opening to a padded compartment in the back for the laptop. This bag is not specifically made for a Macbook Air, but as it is targeted to women, is somewhat compact. But if you’re looking to save a little cash (it’s just $50) and don’t mind the school-esque feel of the SwissGear, it’ll get the job done.Enter the Timbuk2 CandyBar laptop backpack: If you have room in your budget and want a slim, sleek profile, Timbuk2 is the way to go. Since both offer a dedicated laptop compartment and roughly the same interior capacity, the decision here comes down to price and aesthetic. SwissGear 1186 Laptop Backpack:The Timbuk2 Uptown bag is only a bit larger than the 27-liter SwissGear Laptop Backpack, but it has additional pockets and organizational features that make it more useful. In fact, it’s much cheaper than comparable offerings from Osprey, Tortuga, and Cotopaxi.Ĭompetition: An average-sized bag with above-average features For a brand-name travel bag, that’s a pretty average price tag. The Timbuk2 Uptown Backpack has an MSRP of $119 but you can usually find it for less than $100 at online retailers. This bag scores major points for portability as it weighs just 2.6 pounds. It’s definitely smaller than what the average consumer would consider a weekend bag. While we were surprised by how much we were able to fit in the 30-liter bag, it’s really only enough for a weekend-and that’s if you’re a light packer who’s willing to rewear some of your clothing. In our testing, we were able to fit two pairs of women’s shoes, a light sweatshirt, a pair of jeans, two button down shirts, and a small toiletry bag into this pocket before completely filling the pack. The main storage area is divided into two compartments: the first offering more zippered pockets and divided storage and the second being one large pocket. An external front pocket is the perfect size for a phone, and the first zippered pocket has a place for pens (essential for saving time at customs) and two large pockets well suited to small electronics like portable chargers or hard drives. We love the sheer number of small, item-specific pockets throughout the bag. The Timbuk2 brand was started by bike messengers, so it’s not surprising that this bag is one of the most city-appropriate options. It comes in five different neutral colors and has simple lines and cuts. With an urban-inspired design, the Timbuk2 Uptown Travel Backpack is one of the most workplace-friendly bags we’ve used. Here, everything we gleaned about its design, portability, and extra features after a few weeks of use.ĭesign: A thoughtfully designed, urban look We tested the Timbuk2 Uptown Travel Backpack to assess its performance as a carry-on bag. Provided that a backpack can fit under the seat in front of you, it counts as your personal item rather than your carry-on on most airlines, which means you can bring an additional suitcase for the overhead bin which will hold the majority of your clothing. As a result, carry-on backpacks have become a must-have item for most travelers. Unless you’ve managed to avoid flying in the last decade, you probably know that you almost always have to pay extra to check a bag when flying economy. Keep reading for our full product review. We purchased the Timbuk2 Uptown Travel Backpack so our expert reviewer could thoroughly test and assess it.
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