Reviews & Ratings for Timbuk2 Command Messenger Pack — 2 reviews — Page 1

I have been delighted with this very well thought out bag. The small version provides ample space for my 13" Macbook Pro and lots of other stuff. Being TSA friendly is excellent. I have even been able to use this as the only bag I brought on an overnight business trip (traveling light). Oh, and the strap is very comfortable and easy to adjust. This is the best and most functional bag I have owned.

I'm glad I paid extra for the Command vs Commute or even the D-Lux which I was also considering. I travel by plane maybe once every two years, so even though I won't be using the TSA features often, I know how handy they will be in cutting down stress when you're at the airport juggling multiple items. I love the slippery texture of the bag (no tweed etc) which ensures it stays doghair-free (I have a dog) and professional looking (I'm a multimedia designer). The bag is tough and the strap is wide and distributes the weight nicely on my shoulders. I'm 5 ft. tall and the bag's width is a perfect size for me. I am enjoying the multiple pockets. I am even using the luggage sleeve as a pocket for the power adapter for my 15.4" MacBook (and yes, a 15.4" laptop fits the Medium size Command laptop 2014 model); the luggage sleeve has a velcro tab sealing its bottom end. The laptop compartment holds my laptop, a mouse pad and a bathing suit (acts as padding--the outer part of the bag has little padding). The main compartment holds a lot--books, sketchpad, medium Wacom tablet, files, my mouse, headphones, 2 WD Passport hard drives each in a CaseLogic hardcase, glasses, and pens--so much more than my previous Golla Lifestyle Slim bag (which I also love but it's just too small). The zippered pockets in front hold flash drives, earphones and USB cords. I love the outer water bottle pocket; seems my water bottles or coffee travel mugs inevitably leak somehow and ruin my books--or worse elec...
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