Timbuk2 Originals Commute Computer Bag

Timbuk2 Originals Commute Computer Bag

Well-made bag with plenty of pockets

I bought this bag to replace my 12-year old Jansport backpack, which had served me well. I wanted a well-made bag large enough to hold books and/or a laptop for weekend trips but also one that provides enough pockets to separately hold items like a cellphone, water bottle, and digital camera. The bag has lots of organizational slots: 4 zipped pockets - two interior and two exterior (large and small each), a lined interior pocket for a cellphone, and four exterior pockets. The laptop slot is lined with corduroy but unfortunately, its thickness diminishes the roominess of the slot. According to Timbuk2's specs, the bag can hold a 15" Macbook Pro. My 15.4" Vaio laptop fits in the bag, albeit a little snuggly. (But no way can you get a larger laptop, like a 17" Compaq 8710 in here.) The little touches, however, are what make this bag great. A padded strap, plus a carry-on handle, and stowaway back straps mean you have versatility as to how you carry the bag. The bottom of the bag is covered n ballistic nylon so you don't have to worry so much about where you place it. And the canvas outer lining seems durable so I expect that this bag will last me as long as my Jansport did. All-in-all, I'm quite pleased with the purchase and would highly recommend it.