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  1. timbuk2 by memoman.inc · · Score: 1 · on Ask Slashdot: Laptop + DSLR Backpacks

    I was in a Timbuk2 store the other day looking for the same kind of bag and even though pricey their snoop camera bag looks and feels nice. I actually tried my camera with a slightly smaller lens that you mentioned and feels comfortable while carrying. you can check from this link .They have various sizes. http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/search-results/snoop-camera-messenger

  2. Timbuk2 by joeaic · · Score: 1 · on Carrying Your IT Equipment With You?
    I built a customized messenger bag from Timbuk2:
    http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/retail/bagbuilder.htm/ (Warning Flash Ahead)
    My Setup:

    I don't use/carry all this gear all the time, but I could if I wanted too, and every piece of equipment has a nice comfortable padded home.
  3. Timbuk2 by joeaic · · Score: 1 · on Carrying Your IT Equipment With You?
    I built a customized messenger bag from Timbuk2:
    http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/retail/bagbuilder.htm/ (Warning Flash Ahead)
    My Setup:

    I don't use/carry all this gear all the time, but I could if I wanted too, and every piece of equipment has a nice comfortable padded home.
  4. Timbuk2 by joeaic · · Score: 1 · on Carrying Your IT Equipment With You?
    I built a customized messenger bag from Timbuk2:
    http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/retail/bagbuilder.htm/ (Warning Flash Ahead)
    My Setup:

    I don't use/carry all this gear all the time, but I could if I wanted too, and every piece of equipment has a nice comfortable padded home.
  5. Timbuk2 by joeaic · · Score: 1 · on Carrying Your IT Equipment With You?
    I built a customized messenger bag from Timbuk2:
    http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/retail/bagbuilder.htm/ (Warning Flash Ahead)
    My Setup:

    I don't use/carry all this gear all the time, but I could if I wanted too, and every piece of equipment has a nice comfortable padded home.
  6. Timbuk2 by joeaic · · Score: 1 · on Carrying Your IT Equipment With You?
    I built a customized messenger bag from Timbuk2:
    http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/retail/bagbuilder.htm/ (Warning Flash Ahead)
    My Setup:

    I don't use/carry all this gear all the time, but I could if I wanted too, and every piece of equipment has a nice comfortable padded home.
  7. Timbuk2 by joeaic · · Score: 1 · on Carrying Your IT Equipment With You?
    I built a customized messenger bag from Timbuk2:
    http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/retail/bagbuilder.htm/ (Warning Flash Ahead)
    My Setup:

    I don't use/carry all this gear all the time, but I could if I wanted too, and every piece of equipment has a nice comfortable padded home.
  8. Timbuk2 by joeaic · · Score: 1 · on Carrying Your IT Equipment With You?
    I built a customized messenger bag from Timbuk2:
    http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/retail/bagbuilder.htm/ (Warning Flash Ahead)
    My Setup:

    I don't use/carry all this gear all the time, but I could if I wanted too, and every piece of equipment has a nice comfortable padded home.
  9. Timbuk2 by joeaic · · Score: 1 · on Carrying Your IT Equipment With You?
    I built a customized messenger bag from Timbuk2:
    http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/retail/bagbuilder.htm/ (Warning Flash Ahead)
    My Setup:

    I don't use/carry all this gear all the time, but I could if I wanted too, and every piece of equipment has a nice comfortable padded home.
  10. Re:booq by Doctor+Memory · · Score: 1 · on Top Ten Coolest Laptop Cases

    I got a Booq bag for a trip, and I wound up sending it back. They look great and all, but in the end there just wasn't enough room in it for much more than the laptop and PS brick. (I guess that's why they sell so many accessories that attach to the shoulder strap.) Sure, that should be all you need, but it was a hella big bag for the bit of space it gave you. And the sleeve that came with it wasn't very well padded. So I sent my $100+ bag back and hied myself down to $OFFICESUPPLYSTORE and picked up a thickly-padded laptop sleeve for $30. It's got pockets for cables & whatnot, and fit nicely into the bag I already have (an old-skool Timbuk2 Dee Dawg).

  11. messenger bag by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Top Ten Coolest Laptop Cases

    Timbuk2 http://www.timbuk2.com/ makes a good bag, and if you ride a motorcycle or bicycle its got a strap to hold tight and not flop around like most messengers

  12. Re:How about some dimensions? by rxmd · · Score: 1 · on Top Ten Coolest Laptop Cases
    Anybody who spends any real time on a computer knows that there's no substitute for screen real estate. We're finally able to get some decent 17" widescreen laptop screens. However, most of these laptop cases aren't designed for anything but the typical 14" or 15" laptop.
    My experience is exactly the other way roun d, but the result is the same. There is no substitute for low weight. I just ordered a Thinkpad X60 weighing at about 1.4 kg because if you carry your computer everywhere, the extra 1.5 to 2 kg for a 17" model do make a difference. If I need screen real estate, I'm probably sitting at a desk anywhay where I can be dual-screening with a large external screen. But on the road, a 17" display is the weight equivalent of two extra bottles of beer, in your bag, on your back, all the time.

    The bag problem is similar with small machines, though. I used to use a Thinkpad 240 for some time (Celeron 300, 10" screen, 1.4 kg) and I had real trouble finding a bag for it. I did half a year of fieldwork in Uzbekistan where I regularly carried the machine in a plastic bag, it had the added advantage of being completely unobtrusive and making you blend in perfectly (no foreign tourist ever carries a grocery bag), but it was somewhat unwieldy and I had to be careful with it. Now that I'm back I wanted to switch to a messenger bag, but the generic Timbuk2 laptop models were suboptimal regarding size, ease of use, comfort and price/performance ratio [you pay for the name] and the more professional Ortlieb models (which are a lot better) aren't really that functional with a laptop. I ended up getting a technical support messenger bag from Bagjack (warning, flash site alert). They're handmade in Berlin and thus expensive, but completely customizable regarding accessories as well as looks. They have a laptop compartment that fits in using a double velcro system that is both tough and completely customizable in size. The subnotebook snugs in nicely, and you'd have no problems fitting a 17" machine in there either. The bag protects you in a fall, is functional due to its clever strap length adjustment mechanism, and it looks good.
  13. All about the belt, vest, and webbing by xtal · · Score: 1 · on Recommend a Tech Toys Bag?

    Get yourself a batbelt.. heh.. most things have a pretty low batman factor these days, apple has come a long way with the new ipod and nano. Get yourself a razr phone, etc etc. That removes most of it.

    There's my favorite Tilley VOMP (vest of many pockets) that isn't too much of a fashion crime, but you're not going to look very good in the club with it on. The fact you're on here asking that question means that probably isn't relevant.

    http://www.tilley.com/detail.asp?catId=13&gender=m &extractBy=CategoryId&id=9&productNo=TE51

    Now, I'm surprised that this hasn't come up:

    What you are probably looking for is combat webbing. When you find a nice jacket you like, you can have webbing sewn in - talk to a tailor about it, don't attempt yourself. The function of the combat webbing is to distribute the load from the jacket, onto your shoulders - like a gun holster - allowing the jacket to flow freely.

    http://www.army-surplus.ca/produits_details.php?pi d=234&cid=7&cat_main=2

    You just need the "frame" part of the webbing. Even to give a skilled tailor an idea of what you're looking for.

    If you're not against the "purse" look, check out the timbuk2 metro bag. After all.. it is 2005, right guys? Nothing wrong with a purse. It is very practical... :)

    http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/catalog/categories.t2?c ategoryId=11

    Finally, when I have to lug my computer, I got a tool pouch - it looks like an oversized pencil case - at home depot for $5. I stuff gadgets in there and fire it in with my notebook. Works very well.

    Hope that helps. When in doubt, ask a female if you look stupid. Perferably one NOT trying to sell you things.. hehe

  14. Timbuk2 messenger bags are great for laptops by Matt+Perry · · Score: 1 · on Recommend a Tech Toys Bag?
    I have a regular Timbuk2 messenger bag not the laptop bag. It has a big compartment that's fine for my laptop and a book or two. There are several sleeves on the inside for dropping in my cell phone, keys, mouse, cables, whatever. Slings over the one shoulder well or over your shoulder and chest for hands free and secure carrying. Oh, and it's water resistant. I got caught in a downpour once or twice without an umbrella and it did a great job of keeping my stuff dry. I like it so much that I bought another that's bigger that I use for trips (holding clothes and stuff). It's more comfortable than a backpack because of how it slings over your shoulder and around your chest.

    Oh, and I've had my messenger bag for eight years and use it daily. It's just now starting to have some of the cloth rip on it so I'll replace it soon. These things really take a beating and last for a long time.

  15. wear a jacket, research backpacks later :P by elint · · Score: 3, Informative · on Recommend a Tech Toys Bag?

    Winter's fast approaching. Wear a jacket with a few pockets for the next few months (not as much of a gadget geek here, but I carry darts, cigarettes, wallet, cell phone, etc without issue between my pants and jacket pockets), and do some research on good laptop bags in the meantime.

    Timbuk2 and Targus both have bags that have satisfied my needs in the past and currently (laptop messenger and sport deluxe bags, respectively). I still currently use the Targus backpack, as I tend to carry more books around, and it has plenty of pockets and elastic straps to carry all of my random junk, but I'm sure there are fancier models out nowadays.

  16. Big Sturdy Bags by ohsmitt · · Score: 1 · on What's The Ultimate Multi-Laptop Bag?

    The Bags from Timbuk2 are awesome. Some of them are really bg and very well designed. http://www.timbuk2.com/ But if you are going to carry 2 laptops around all day every day you should just get a rolling luggage bag to save your back!

  17. I've got two to choose from by jht · · Score: 1 · on Advice On Notebook Backpacks?

    For years, I've been using the large messenger bag from Timbuk2. Unfortunately, though, they no longer offer the oilskin cloth they used to make them out of - a pity, because mine looked great, wore well, and didn't scream "laptop!" when you looked at it. I also have the padded laptop sleeve for it, in the same color scheme and fabric.

    It's an absolutely cavernous bag - which is why this past year I partially switched. I still use the Timbuk2 bag when I have to haul a huge amount of stuff for work, and I keep my Wintel laptop in it. I have an Inspiron 600m and the sleeve holds it nicely - it worked well with my old TiBook as well.

    My new main bag is an Incase backpack, which is the perfect size for my current PowerBook, some supplies, a notebook, my Palm, and my iPod. In other words, basically my whole office plus music. It's not as fancy as some of the other backpacks, but it fits well, and doesn't look "ultra-laptoppy" like the Kensington and Targus bags all do. And at $80, it was pretty reasonable compared to most of the other ones I've seen.

    Incase also has a nice sling pack that holds a lot less, but still accommodates a mid-sized PowerBook or equivalent. If size is ever a concern it may be worth checking out.

  18. Timbuk2 by YouHaveSnail · · Score: 1 · on Advice On Notebook Backpacks?

    My criteria: 1) Around $50 2) Functional enough to be used after my trip as a generic backpack 3) Tough enough to survive hauling through airport, yet comfortable enough to endure wearing for hours 4) Enough pockets for my chargers, cables, etc.

    That's a pretty tall order for a $50 bag. You should decide whether you want a regular old backpack plus some sort of padded case for your laptop, or a bag designed and built to carry a laptop. If the former, check out the REI Outlet for some decent packs at very good prices. Another source for the same is Campmor. You can add something ilke the Kelty computer sleeve for $20 more.

    If you're willing to spend a little more money, check out the Timbuk2 Detour. We've go about five different Timbuk2 bags around here and every one of them is a winner. I've been using an El Ocho with a padded cell to carry a PowerBook for a few years now, and it shows almost no wear despite frequent use. The Detour looks like an even better solution with a carry handle, a courier-style shoulder strap, and a pair of backpack-type straps.

  19. Re:EBags by erwin · · Score: 5, Informative · on Advice On Notebook Backpacks?

    I had a Timbuk2 bike messenger bag that I use to carry a Vaio and a change of clothes to and from work. It's a great bag, and I see that they now have a laptop model. The cool thing, they're bags have a rubberized skin thatm makes them largly water proof (though not water-tight). I crashed my bike once and landed flat on my back on top of the Vaio and the bag/clothes combo saved the laptop from even a dent. I think if you want a messenger bag, get it from the folks who make professional messenager bags.

  20. Timbuk 2 messenger bags by veranikon · · Score: 1 · on Advice On Notebook Backpacks?
    The padded notebook messenger bags from Timbuk 2 I've found to be great. Mine has outlasted *ANY* backpack or messenger bag I've owned in past, including ones not intended for laptops. Drawback: they're $100, tho you can specify the colors.

    Timbuk 2 page

    Plus, they hold about nine 16oz beer bottles just as comfortably. ;)

  21. 2 recommendations by yulek · · Score: 1 · on Recommendations For A Good Laptop Bag?
    1. North Face Digital. compact (narrow) backpack that can nevertheless carry my large a20p without a problem. very well designed to keep the laptop from jarring when backpack is placed on floor. fairly weather proof too. i've had mine for a year but as the winter approached i decided to switch to:

    2. Timbuk2 Detour. amazingly weather proof backpack, not nearly as narrow as the digital (the laptop goes in horizontally, not vertically) which is a bummer. also, the laptop doesn't hang like the digital so be careful setting the bag down. otherwise a superb product, supposedly totally weather proof (tho it hasn't taken the torrential rain test yet like my booq backpack did last year, and, btw, failed miserably!), and very well designed for accessories. also it's convertible between a backpack and an over the shoulder bag, unlike the digital which is purely a backpack.

    note: i ride a motorcycle so i need extra heavy weather protection for my thinkpad. i've even crashed with the digital on my back and slid about 100 feet and the laptop, while a little banged up, still booted fine. (yes, if you were on the bay bridge at 10:30am or so last tuesday heading into SF, that was me sliding behind my ducati. one word: ALLCELPHONEUSINGCLUELESSSUVDRIVERSMUSTDIE)

  22. Messenger Bag and Eagle Creek Laptop Sleeve by aaarrrgggh · · Score: 1 · on Recommendations For A Good Laptop Bag?

    I'm a strong proponent of a messenger bag with a laptop sleeve inside. The laptop sleeve is more efficient than a laptop bag, and keeps your bag flexible.

    The sleeve I have also straps nicely onto a rollerboard's hook thing, making airport security check-in a breeze!

    If you really want some thing that will stand up to impact, Timbuk2 makes a laptop sleeve that has 1/2" padding. Wrong application, but... it works. I still prefer the Eagle Creek!

  23. I jumped the shark on this one. by Tikaro · · Score: 3, Insightful · on Recommendations For A Good Laptop Bag?
    After using a Timbuk2 laptop sleeve for years, I had to abandon it when I started using a Dell Inspiron 8600. Sadly, nobody I saw made a good bag, so I decided to make my own. I did it with some 1/2" neoprene puchased from Canal Rubber in NYC. I cut pieces of neoprene to make a box, super-glued it together, then (ahem) sewed up a canvas sleeve to keep it from falling apart -- the neoprene isn't very abrasion-resistant. I use a separate small cordura bag to carry the charger, mouse, and whisker antenna for wireless. Works great. I ride a motorcycle to work when the weather's nice, and the whole shebang fits neatly into an Ortlieb Cross-Air pack. Um, this solution probably isn't for everybody, though.
  24. Timbuk2 by ThomMay · · Score: 1 · on Recommendations For A Good Laptop Bag?

    Timbuk2 - http://www.timbuk2.com/ - do awesome bags and laptop holders.

  25. Timbuk2 forever and more! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Recommendations For A Good Laptop Bag?

    I used to consume a bag in 6 months. They couldn't handle my lifestyle, but the Timbuk2 model I've had for three years now is AWESOME! (Sadly the model is no longer produced, but it is very close to their current Bolo)

    It's been with me in every country in europe (except for portugal, and that's not really a country is it?), in random locations in Asia and americas. It's been thrown out of convertible, dropped several metres from a clif, puked into by a platinum selling artist and it has survived several parties at the architecture department where I study.

    It's been everywhere and it's done everything and still it keeps my canon 10D, powerbook, ipod, cellphone, sketchbooks and pens safe!

    I SIMPLY LOVE IT!

    and no, I do not work for them or get paid to endorse their products.

  26. Non better than timbuk2 bags - Bike Messenger Bags by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Recommendations For A Good Laptop Bag?
    The timbuk2 line of bags (do a search on the web, or go to their web site, www.timbuk2.com


    These bags are made for bicycle messengers, so they hold up fine for squishy geeks. They have a variety of bags, some with special laptop cases, along with cell phone holders, etc. They are bombproof, made of some amazing materials.

    They have extra padding they sell for laptops and the like, plus lots of internal pockets and a couple of external ones. Great for mp3 players, phones, etc.

    When you go to their site, they will custom build your bag for you (colors, sizes, features, materials, extras) and ship it out pretty quick. Kinda like the dell of bags, without any sucky EULA's in the bios.

    I've had one bag for almost 3 years, and it hardly shows any wear. (I usually go through a bag per year).

  27. timbuk2 bags by inditek · · Score: 1 · on Recommendations For A Good Laptop Bag?

    my Timbuk2 courier bag with the custom laptop sleeve, made for the powerbook, rocks. the sleeve is removable and lightweight (but a sufficient quarter inch of neoprene all around) with handles -- so it transfers well to my regular backpack and even fits well inside my soft-sided leather breifcase when i don't want to give away my slackerdom right off by looking like a bike messenger.

    the messenger bag carries my other gear (external firewire drive, mouse, other stuff) all well and is weatherproof. maybe overkill -- but if you have a need for that too and want a good portable laptop case to boot, it's the way to go.

  28. courier bags are made to handle abuse by Stinking+Pig · · Score: 2, Informative · on Recommendations For A Good Laptop Bag?

    while laptop bags are made to look okay in a boardroom. I use a Timbuk2 messenger bag with a padded laptop insert that I removed from some Targus PoS when it died. It's lasted through five years of Fight Club-level travel, and I'm confident it could handle five years of Arthur Dent-level travel too.

    The bag is also large enough to accomodate some tools, a book, and up to two days of clothing, meaning that I haven't checked baggage for a business trip in a long, long time. The smoothness of your travel experience is directly related to your ability to get from one end of a major hub airport to the other in the ten minutes between getting off of plane A and plane B's planned departure. If there are trams involved, this sort of trick is very likely to result in the death of your classic laptop bag's shoulder strap.

  29. Re:Timbuk2 by kcm · · Score: 1 · on Recommendations For A Good Laptop Bag?
    Not all the Timbuk2 bags are made in SF. In fact, it's the laptop ones that are made in China. From this page:
    This brings us to our new Laptop bags. These bags are much more complex to build, and require substantially more labor, and a variety of very expensive machines we don't have here in our factory. Unfortunately, it is not practical for us to make these new products in our San Francisco factory - the labor cost alone would make the retail price absurdly high. We designed our new computer bags to provide the best possible features, quality, and value at reasonable price points - and we designed them right here in San Francisco. We specified all of the materials and construction details to assure they meet the superior quality standards our customers have come to expect; and, we researched a dozen factories in China before we found one we thought was up to the task. Our factory in China employs a team of hardworking craftspeople earning good wages and an honest living, just like our factory in San Francisco. We visit our China factory on a regular basis every 4 to 8 weeks, to ensure superior quality standards and acceptable working conditions.

    So, we're still the same hard working group of bag fanatics - designing and making great bags, and supporting our local community - in an increasingly competitive global market. If "made in China" offends your sensibilities, we're sorry, and we encourage you to purchase one of our messenger bags made in San Francisco. Meanwhile, we are pleased to say our new laptop bags are receiving rave reviews, and the additional business is allowing us to hire more people in all departments at our San Francisco headquarters - creating even more jobs locally, and paying even more taxes to support our wonderful city.

    So, I completely agree that they're EVERYWHERE now, and pretty passe at this point. Well made, good bags, but about as hip as a Jansport from Meijer. That is, if you care. Plus -- I'm not sure their corporate philosophy is as strong as I would hope; see above.

    I'd put in my vote for Chrome Bags. Also from SF, pretty cool stuff. Bailey Works bags are also bomber. They're a NH-based company, and their bags suit a snobby elitist pragmatic bastard like I, who prefers function over form but likes both.

  30. Timbuk2 Commute by patdabiker · · Score: 1 · on Recommendations For A Good Laptop Bag?

    I would strongly recommend a Timbuk2 Commute. I have one for my 15" powerbook and I can confidently say it is the best bag I have ever owned. It fits the powerbook perfectly; offering a snug fit and a lot of protection. It also gives you plenty of room for other stuff. I use it to carry everything at college. It's a tad expensive (for me at least) at $100, but worth every penny. I expect it to last quite awhile. PC Magazine gives it 4 of 5 stars.

  31. timbuk2, done and done. by easycheesy · · Score: 1 · on Recommendations For A Good Laptop Bag?

    Timbuk2 bags are the best.
    they even have specific sizes for powerbooks.

  32. Powerbook and more! by levin · · Score: 1 · on Recommendations For A Good Laptop Bag?

    I'm a student, so I need to carry more than just my powerbook. I usually carry everything in a Timbuk2 bag and my powerbook inside of that in a sleeve made by Tom Bihn. I've never had any problems and the Timbuk2 bag has room and pockets enough for books, the powerbook, power adapter, a mouse, pens and pencils, headphones, my HP-48GX and more. I really recommend this combo as it has performed very well for me through weather and beatings.

  33. Timbuk2 by Dixie_Flatline · · Score: 2, Informative · on Recommendations For A Good Laptop Bag?

    Timbuk2 started making bicycle courier bags, so they're unreasonably durable in my experience. Waterproof, too. They've started making things like laptop bags, or if you want to, you can buy one of their courier bags and add in one of their laptop cases that fit inside. They make one that fits the 17" Powerbook, I'm fairly sure.

    Oh, and they also make a neat little iPod case that'll go on the strap of the bag. (As well as a cellphone case, radio case, and strap bag. Totally handy stuff.)

  34. Timbuk2 Messenger Bags - Strong and Customizable by c-town · · Score: 1 · on Recommendations For A Good Laptop Bag?

    Timbuk2 makes messenger bags (like biker messengers in San Francisco and other metro cities delivering packages). You know they're rugged from all that abuse the package deliverers go through while biking through San Francisco.

    I got one and these bags are great. You can order a slip sleeve which is great protection for the laptop (it looks like it's about a 1/2" foam tightly snuggling the laptop). The slip case is great as it allows you to just carry the laptop by itself if you're going from say your cube to your meeting.

    Their messager bags comes in four sizes. I like the messager bags because you dont have to take the bag off to access it (as opposed to normal backpacks). Their "Bolo" series messenger bag (the largest one) allows for 3067 cubic inches of space, so if the geek needs to bring the ham radio and the hand crank generator with him, he can.

    You can also customize it with something like 20 different colors, a custom ipod holder and a radio holder that attaches to the strap.

    Best of all, it seems like their bags are very Apple laptop friendly (and colors that match the old imacs). Highly recommended from a highly satisfied customer.

  35. Timbuk2 all the way!! by zippotrx · · Score: 5, Informative · on Recommendations For A Good Laptop Bag?

    I have a timbuk2 sleeve for my TiBook in a messenger bag that i totally love. I take it everywhere! from coffee shops to random places and its been great. I have no complaints about it what so ever. The quality is top notch and theres a good solid padding on it. Some say its a bit pricey for the sleeve but i figure i spent close to $3000 at the time with all my "ever so important" upgrades, i can spend a few dollars more. I spent weeks looking for the perfect bag and been routed over and over again to eBags, searched high and low and couldnt find anything else better. anyway play with their site! i believe its timbuk2.com. you can fully customize your bag, and if you think about it... when do you really buy a new bag or backpack? so spend the money!!

  36. Timbuk2 by jht · · Score: 3, Informative · on Recommendations For A Good Laptop Bag?

    Timbuk2 makes some bombproof messenger bags - I've kept my PowerBook in one when I ramble about for the last two years, and it's held up great. You can custom-design your bag online, as well, which is most cool. If you prefer stock, they keep several types/styles in stock, and some are carried at the Apple Stores.

    Mine is a Bolo with a few goodies and a center divider. I made mine with waterproofed canvas (unfortunately, they don't offer that fabric anymore), and I also have a sleeve for the 15" PowerBook as well. It's the best bag I've ever owned, and if I ever get another PowerBook I'll just make sure to buy a sleeve to fit. The sleeves have handles, too, for a little extra protection.

    Timbuk2 also makes the best iPod holders, as well - and they make a handy case for a 1900-series iPaq handheld, too, along with a couple of SD cards. And their custom bags are US-made, which I find to be a nice bonus.

  37. Sleevecase + Messenger Bag = Perfection by cmcguffin · · Score: 3, Informative · on Recommendations For A Good Laptop Bag?

    sfbags (aka Waterfield Designs) has some really nice, customizable bags.

    I use a sleevecase for my powerbook. The sleevecase fits the powerbook like a glove, and does a great job of protecting from bumps and scratches.

    Slip the powerbook into the sleeve, and slip the sleeve into a messenger bag (or better yet, a leather version)... Perfection!

  38. Timbuk2 by 1984 · · Score: 2, Informative · on Recommendations For A Good Laptop Bag?

    San Francisco's finest: Timbuk2.

    They do a bunch of different bags, including commuter and courier bags with padded laptop sleeves. I got one after lots of friends steered me in that direction. Had it for a couple of years; it's bombproof. And also waterproof.

  39. had i for years.... by hankmask · · Score: 1 · on Recommendations For A Good Laptop Bag?

    Bags and sleeves http://timbuk2.com/

  40. Timbuk2 by MeeklayBookbay · · Score: 1 · on Recommendations For A Good Laptop Bag?

    Timbutk2 makes custom bike bags with laptop inserts, they are a bit pricey, but you get to choose everything down to the littlest detail.

  41. Re:Speaking of Cases by abischof · · Score: 1 · on Panther Released into the Wild

    I wasn't sure about the meaning of "pannier" until I Googled for it and realized that it's what Americans call a "messenger bag" (I think). And, along those lines, I've heard many people speak highly of the bags from Timbuk2. The company was founded by a bike messenger, so I know they're well suited for that task.

    In addition to Timbuk2, you can also Google for "messenger bags", which will bring up several other options.

  42. Man Purse... ok, you can stop laughing now... by rtos · · Score: 2, Informative · on Avoiding the Bat-Belt Syndrome?
    I'm telling you, it's a geat idea. I'm currently looking into getting some sort of bag to carry around with me most of the time. Call it a "man purse", "man bag", messenger bag, briefcase, satchel, whatever... I just want to keep my stuff in it.

    Some things I've come across:

    I haven't bought one yet for myself but I do plan to purchase a bag soon. Having a small bag to grab and go... with cell phone, PDA, small digital camera, GPS, pocket knife, etc. would be perfect.

    BTW, if anyone else has a bag that they are currently using, please share some info!

  43. Man Purse... ok, you can stop laughing now... by rtos · · Score: 2, Informative · on Avoiding the Bat-Belt Syndrome?
    I'm telling you, it's a geat idea. I'm currently looking into getting some sort of bag to carry around with me most of the time. Call it a "man purse", "man bag", messenger bag, briefcase, satchel, whatever... I just want to keep my stuff in it.

    Some things I've come across:

    I haven't bought one yet for myself but I do plan to purchase a bag soon. Having a small bag to grab and go... with cell phone, PDA, small digital camera, GPS, pocket knife, etc. would be perfect.

    BTW, if anyone else has a bag that they are currently using, please share some info!

  44. Re:Scuse me? by transient · · Score: 1 · on Flash Applications That Can Be Used Online and Off

    What you describe sounds similar to Timbuk2's "build your own" system. I have to admit that Timbuk2's system is a pleasure to use.

  45. Re:Honestly? by Moofie · · Score: 1 · on London to Introduce Traffic Congestion Charge

    Couple addenda:

    I'm not a great big fan of hybrids. I think that a good, light mountain bike equipped with slicks gives little in speed away to a hybrid, and is a lot more fun on weekends playing in the woods. It's not hard to find good hardtail MTBs with full complements of rack eyelets. My mom likes her hybrid, but she also never rides it. For somebody who's going to really RIDE, the slightly more aggressive position of the mountain bike will be more comfortable in the long run.

    I don't like Avocet's "inverted tread" tires. They have very thick rubber tread, with an aggressive, but recessed, tread pattern. Even though I sprung for the kevlar belt, I have never owned a more flat-prone tire. I believe road debris became embedded in the thick rubber, then sawed through the casing and the belt. Avocet FasGrip slicks are some of my favorite tires, though. I also like Specialized and Continental. Never ridden Ritcheys.

    Timbuk2 has some excellent messenger bags, and some excellent laptop bags. I've been using a DeeDog, the second-from-largest one, for about three years as my school bag. I am /very/ hard on my equipment, and it's holding up pretty well. I like the waxed canvas finish.

    And yes, wear a helmet. Never don't wear a helmet. If you don't want to die, buy a good helmet and never put your butt on the saddle without it.

  46. Re:Laptop Bag? by joekool · · Score: 1 · on Laptop Anti-Theft Devices

    timbuk2 laptop bag: design your own
    best bags ever

  47. Re:make a fashion statement! by susano_otter · · Score: 2 · on Is This How to Carry Your Gadgets?

    It's all about the messenger bag.

    I don't go anywhere without mine.

  48. Re:make a fashion statement! by Moofie · · Score: 3, Interesting · on Is This How to Carry Your Gadgets?

    And I'm a large scary man, and when I'm not carrying my Timbuk2 DeeDog I carry my Mountainsmith Tour Pack (which has been discontinued for some very nice looking newer versions). I've never been accused of being effeminate, and I ALWAYS have the gear that I (and everybody in my immediate vicinity) seems to need. I've got tools for everything from solving differential equations to rescuing stranded motorists, and room for a great big novel too.

  49. Re:Timbuk2 Messenger Bags work well by aallan · · Score: 1 · on Is This How to Carry Your Gadgets?

    I use and recommend Timbuk2 messenger bags...

    Damn, you've done it now! I think I'm about to spend $200 + shipping on a bag. Actually the build your own bag shock applet is perhaps one of the best uses of this (foul and acursed) technology I've ever seen. I think we've finally found a site designed with a clue people.

    Al.
  50. Re:Timbuk2 Messenger Bags work well by aallan · · Score: 1 · on Is This How to Carry Your Gadgets?

    I use and recommend Timbuk2 messenger bags...

    Damn, you've done it now! I think I'm about to spend $200 + shipping on a bag. Actually the build your own bag shock applet is perhaps one of the best uses of this (foul and acursed) technology I've ever seen. I think we've finally found a site designed with a clue people.

    Al.