Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 17.9 x 16 x 3.7 inches |
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Package Weight | 1.25 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.12 x 17.13 x 14.37 inches |
Item Weight | 2.71 Pounds |
Brand Name | Timbuk2 |
Color | Midway |
Material | Polyester |
Suggested Users | unisex |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Timbuk2 |
Part Number | 174-4-1269 |
Model Year | 2015 |
Included Components | Messenger Bag |
Outer Material | Polyurethane |
Size | Medium |
Timbuk2 Command Laptop Messenger Bag
- The TSA compliant laptop portage of this messenger bag meets urban sophistication.
- External access zipper pocket on the side offers quick access to your power brick or cords
- Internal organizer for pens, phones, and other small stuff
- Napoleon side-entry pocket for access without undoing the flap
- Tricot-lined floating pocket protects sunglasses or smartphone
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About Timbuk2
Timbuk2 is a San Francisco original, founded over 25 years ago by bike messenger Rob Honeycutt in a garage in the city's Mission District.
Since its inception in 1989, Timbuk2 has designed quality bags, packs, and accessories , evolving from the original bike messenger company to a pioneer of made-in-America customization and an industry in forward-thinking, sustainable manufacturing.
The relentless drive to inspire urban mobility, enable individuality and promote responsibility has propelled Timbuk2 forward as it continues fusing passion and style to create durable, functional products informed by the company's longstanding cycling roots and today's vibrant city landscape.
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Jet-setters, rejoice: the Command Lite Messenger was designed for the needs of the simple traveler. At the airport, use the luggage pass-through to attach to your wheelie companion. Tricot-lined pockets make sure your electronics and polarized shades make it unscathed through the journey. Any destination will do: the Command’s continental styling is equally suited to business and pleasure. From Antwerp to Australia, you’re clear for takeoff.
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ASIN | B00S8LPWHE |
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4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #387,853 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #868 in Messenger Bags #191,506 in Outdoor Recreation (Sports & Outdoors) |
Date First Available | May 7, 2015 |
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Customers like the weight, quality and performance of the handbag. They mention that it's easy to carry, not bulky and that it works well for LAN parties. They appreciate the spaciousness and the cleverly designed pockets. Customers are also satisfied with ease of use, comfort, and appearance. However, some customers have mixed opinions on size.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the handbag. They mention that the buckles and clasps are top notch, the straps and buckles are well made, and the bag is very durable. The handle on top is strong and the structure is designed in such a way that even if that handles gets damaged, it still has a protective soft-lined interior. Overall, customers are happy with the durability and versatility of this handbag, which makes it a great messenger bag.
"...Its a high quality bag & seems very durable & a bag that should last a very long time...& the lifetime warranty backs that up...." Read more
"...Otherwise I highly recommend. For a good quality bag with plenty of space and an elegant look, you can't go wrong if you get this...." Read more
"...There is also a heavy duty plastic buckle, that I am unsure of it's intended purposes but for me it works great to clasp in my travel pillow - one..." Read more
"...this bag looks like it will last me for ever. the materials feel really strong. the three color coded zippers in the front will keep small..." Read more
Customers like the pockets of the handbag. They say that it has plenty of pockets and stash areas, and is cleverly designed. The main compartment has 2 different slots, and the bag has tons of zipper storage. Customers also appreciate the dedicated padded tablet pocket built into the laptop, and a great place for a phone and earbuds.
"...The main compartment has a roomy area for large items, and it's large enough to swallow a second 15.6" laptop if I need to bring one back to my home..." Read more
"...The main compartment is very large & I can easily fit another laptop, files , books , etc... It also has a separate compartment that has Velcro..." Read more
"...No need to remove my laptop at security.3. Tons of zipper storage so if my bag gets bounced around a bit in the overhead storage, I don't have..." Read more
"...it also fits very easily under airline seats. The pockets are nice and easy to access, particularly the zipper on the back of the bag that opens to..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the handbag. They mention that the quality is superb, the design looks good, and the fabric wears well. They also appreciate the functional design of the clips and the gray color. Overall, most are pleased with the quality and appearance of this handbag, which is why they recommend it to others.
"...It’s comfortable & easy to adjust with its impressive design. You simply pull the strap to desired tightness & close the clamp...." Read more
"...For a good quality bag with plenty of space and an elegant look, you can't go wrong if you get this. Especially as it comes under 100 bucks...." Read more
"...It still looks brand new. Holding up great. Any annoyances are gone and I have fully "moved in" and really enjoy this bag...." Read more
"...The way the flap secures to the bag is novel and it looks cool: aluminum hooks that you latch into one of four loops onto the bag which gives you a..." Read more
Customers like the weight of the handbag. They say it's easy to carry, has plenty of room, and is very well made. The bag itself is very light, however it is a well-built bag. The length of the bag and allows easy access to your wallet, keys, or anything else you want. The small model of the product is able to be used with your cell phone and is paired with an airline travel companion. The pockets are great and convenient to store quick access stuff, such as plane tickets, gum, and cell phones.
"...The larger one is apprx the length of the bag & allows easy access to my wallet, keys or anything else you want to have quick access to without..." Read more
"...10 Reasons I like this bag:1. Lightweight & not bulky. Perfectly fits my 13 inch Macbook Pro...." Read more
"...a 15" Macbook Pro and iPad in the padded, secure, and conveniently accessible rear pouch, leaving plenty of room in the main compartment for books,..." Read more
"...The bag itself is very light, however it is a well-built bag - the waterproof capability is a big plus...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the handbag. They mention that it has a great function and a good look. The bag is spacious, durable, and works well for bringing to LAN parties. The closure and shoulder strap systems work well, and the cross body stabilizer works great. The cross body stabilizing system does not move at all while riding or walking.
"...The napoleon pockets are awesome & extremely useful, I didn’t know how much I needed them until using this bag...." Read more
"...3. After half a year's use and abuse, my bag still looks and works like new...." Read more
"...This is the size you want.- After you get used to the clips they work great. You learn to open/close it real quick and it's quiet.-..." Read more
"...but this design actually capitalizes on it, resulting in a great function and a great look. Excellent design...." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the handbag. They mention that the pockets are nice and easy to access, particularly the zipper on the laptop fold out part. The larger sections are simple to access and the buckles are easier to attach one-handed than the plastic buckles. The bag lies flat for the TSA scan and allows for easy pickup and automatic closure. Customers also mention that it has a ton of pockets, easy access to the laptop area, and easy take the bag off.
"...This makes the laptop and tablet more easily accessible than they would be if I had to open the main flap, and I'm also less worried about either..." Read more
"...I had no issues getting used to the hooks & find it easy to use & one of my favorite features...." Read more
"...The pockets are nice and easy to access, particularly the zipper on the back of the bag that opens to a laptop enclosure that is lined with soft..." Read more
"...The method the bag lies flat for the TSA scan allows for easy pickup and "automatic closure" of the bag making for an easy zip-up...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the handbag. They mention that the strap is wide and comfortable, making it easy to carry. The sleeve is well designed and soft, making the bag useful for a MacBook Air. The materials are satisfying to touch and the bag is sturdy.
"...The additional chest strap is a nice bonus that allows you additional support , similar to a backpack, so the bag doesn’t move & bounce all over the..." Read more
"...7. Shoulder strap is much more comfortable than my last bag...." Read more
"...It's comfortable to wear, the strap is flexible and the padding is curved which lines up the strap with your shoulder more easily...." Read more
"...stays in place, spreads the weight of the bag even better, and is more comfortable. A must for travel or other extended use.4. Color...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the handbag. For example, some mention that it fits their work Dell laptop comfortably inside, it's the perfect size for airlines that have replaced carry-ons, and it fits nicely under the seats and in the luggage bins on any plane. However, others say that the design is simple, but it was a tad on the large side, the pockets are close together and may seem cramped, and that it'd be hard to put anything bulky in more than one pocket without the front of the bag. The cup holder is a bit shallow, and the camelbak big chill bottle is too big.
"...It's big enough to accommodate a bike lock, although I prefer to simply carry my bike lock on the bag's carry handle while I'm riding...." Read more
"...haven't figure out what are they for because those are not big enough to fit water bottles. maybe for a U lock?..." Read more
"...The main compartment is very large & I can easily fit another laptop, files , books , etc... It also has a separate compartment that has Velcro..." Read more
"...It comes with a velcro attached pad and you can adjust the strap to your comfort and how you want to wear it.8...." Read more
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I bought this bag as a temporary replacement for my Timbuk2 Claro bag, which was in need of repair. I have since received the Claro bag back from Timbuk2's repair facility, but I have yet to "move" back into it, simply because the Command bag is so much nicer. It has more organizer pockets than the Claro bag does, and it seems to me that more thought and planning went into the Command bag's pockets. They're just better for organizing the things I need to carry with me, which makes it easier to find what I need. I can access more parts of the bag without taking it off. It also seems to be more durably built than the Claro bag.
One thing I really like about the Command bag is that the laptop/tablet compartment is in the back, accessible via a separate zipper closure. There is adequate padding to keep your laptop nicely protected, and there's a separate, Velcro-closed pocket in that compartment for your tablet. It has enough room to accommodate a 10-11" tablet. This makes the laptop and tablet more easily accessible than they would be if I had to open the main flap, and I'm also less worried about either one getting marred by the pens and tools I keep in the main compartment. I've been out in the wet weather with this bag, and the weatherproof zipper does a good job of keeping the laptop and tablet dry.
The main compartment has a roomy area for large items, and it's large enough to swallow a second 15.6" laptop if I need to bring one back to my home office for repair. I've also been known to stick a few odd items in there when I've had to pick up small items from stores like Best Buy for clients, but the bag is really not large enough to use as a general shopping bag. All around the main compartment are handy storage pockets; a couple larger ones closed off by a zipper and a Velcro patch, respectively, and others that are just handy spots for tools, pens, etc. It's easy to organize your things in this bag.
One glaring difference between my Claro bag and this one is the stabilizer strap. The Claro came with a very flimsy connector loop for its stabilizer strap, and the strap quickly broke off and got lost. Timbuk2 fixed this problem on the Command bag; both ends of its stabilizer strap have durable connectors. That's a good thing, as you'll see when you read about my couple of gripes, below.
There are several pockets accessible from the outside, without opening the main flap. One is a pocket right inside the flap. I want to say it's about 6" by 6" square. I keep my bicycle lights in there, where I can get at them easily. It would also accommodate most cell phones, although a phablet probably would not fit. There is another pocket under the main flap, but accessible via a zipper on the side of the bag, that runs across the entire front of the bag. It's big enough to accommodate a bike lock, although I prefer to simply carry my bike lock on the bag's carry handle while I'm riding. I've been known to keep a couple of reusable shopping bags in there; I can sling those over my handlebars while riding home, and that's how I handle small shopping trips. Finally, there is a vertical pocket located on the left front side of the bag, and it's shaped suspiciously like a laptop charger. I think Timbuk2 even refers to it as a charger pocket. My charger actually lives in a mesh bag that I keep in the main compartment, but I use this "charger" pocket for some of my lesser-used tools.
This is simply how I use my Command bag. What actually sold me on it was a YouTube video from an IT consultant who had run electrical and USB cables through his bag and essentially created a mobile desk out of it! I figured that a bag that versatile couldn't disappoint, and so far, mine hasn't.
I have a few minor gripes about this bag, but they're not enough for me to dock it any stars:
1. I'm a short man, just 5'4" tall, and I find that the strap can't be adjusted quite short enough for my liking. I'm guessing that shorter men, as well as women under about 5'8" (typical feminine proportions include shorter torsos and longer legs, although, of course, YMMV), will not find this bag comfortable for cycling. However, the work-around, for me, is the stabilizer strap. The main carry strap gets *just* short enough to keep the bag away from my bike's working parts, and I can actually keep it in its shortest position while putting the bag on and taking it off. Once the bag is on my shoulder, and my bike lock is attached to the carry handle, I attach the stabilizer strap, which keeps the bag from swinging into any part of the bike. I still wish the main strap got a little shorter, but this works for me.
2. There are two ways to fasten the main flap: a pair of metal clips, and a pair of Velcro strips. I'm not enamored of either, but for various reasons, I've settled on using the metal clips. (They're really supposed to be used interchangeably, with the Velcro strips providing the snuggest closure, and the metal clips providing the quietest, i.e., avoiding the loud tearing sound that Velcro makes when you pull the hooks off of the loops.) The problem with the clips is that while they're generally easy enough to close, the flap has to be at just the right angle to get them open again; otherwise, they get stuck. I find that to open them, I have to take the bag off my shoulder, lay it on a flat surface, get the end of the flap as close to the bag body as possible and slide the clips out of their cordura loops. It's inconvenient to have to put that much thought into opening the bag, but on the other hand, at least I have no worries about it flying open while I'm riding.
3. Not enough reflective material. My Claro bag is literally covered with reflective material. The whole bag shines brightly when a headlight beam hits it. My Command bag has just a few reflective highlights. I ride both day and night, and would prefer more reflective material.
Those few issues aside, I'm finding my Command bag a lot easier to live with and more pleasant to use than my Claro bag, which is why I'm still using it as my primary bag.
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2018
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la volvería a comprar sin dudarlo.
La calidad del producto es evidente, no tiene hilos sueltos, las costuras están derechas y son uniformes, los materiales muy resistentes y se ven muy bien.
En general la uso para el trabajo (es muy práctico el acceso a la laptop en este caso) sin embargo apenas tuve la oportunidad de utilizarla en un viaje en avión y es extremadamente práctica la cantidad de bolsillos que tiene para el pasaporte, celular y cartera con accesos rápidos lo que facilita pasar la revisión de seguridad. La banda para el hombro es muy cómoda y solo requiere ajustarse, incluye un strap para utilizarse al andar en bicicleta (mayor seguridad) aunque no la eh utilizado.
En resumen estoy muy contento con la compra y por supuesto recomiendo la marca, el tamaño mediano sirve perfectamente para una laptop de 15.4"
In researching this bag I was very frustrated trying to find concrete details regarding size and suitability. So here, I’ll do my best to give concrete details.
Firstly, the bag looks very well and is solid in terms of its construction. Decent material, solid soft carrying handle, quality zips/fasteners, and a really comfortable shoulder strap.
There are an absolute plethora of pockets inside and outside the bag.
I work as a college lecturer and have been looking for a decent quality, spacious bag to transport my notes, binders, whiteboard markers and other bits and pieces I need from class to class. This bag EASILY takes three A4 binders (not lever arch), A4 notepad, and my other “must have” booklets (slimmer, smaller non-A4 types that I use every class for reference or looking up maths tables etc).
I am always carrying a 1.5 litre bottle of water with me and usually have to use one hand to do so. This inconveniences me when carrying other things or trying to open doors, for example. This bag has an elasticated bottle-holder that swallows my 1.5 litre Volvic bottle no problem. I was very impressed by this.
I can also carry an iPad and kindle device in the rear, zipped pocket although the iPad must be placed horizontally rather than vertically if you wish to fully close the Velcro seal. A 17” laptop may also be carried next to this in its own fully padded section. Coupled with all of the other pockets and holders throughout the bag, you’d think you would have entirely enough space but no, the folks at Timbuk2 created a built-in “clam shell” design that allows you effectively divide the bag in two like you would when for example turning the pages of a newspaper. I believe I could easily get another 17” laptop in the space provided but I’m not sure how protected it would be. At the very least, I believe I could carry another pair of A4 binders or one A4 lever arch binder.
In general, the “Napoleon” pockets are very handy, too. I now have somewhere secure to carry my glasses case. The buckles are aluminium and catch on the loops provided. They’re not coming loose in a hurry! I must admit to being somewhat apprehensive about them when I first saw them on the bag in a review I read, but they are a good addition to the bag and look well, too. They are a small bit fiddly to undo but as I use the bag more this will improve no doubt. I just haven’t got the hang of it yet so not the bag’s fault.
Some older reviews I’d seen complained about the bag falling over and being unbalanced when you set it down on a surface. I have to say that this shortcoming has been remedied in this version of the bag. It has a rectangular, boxy profile when set down and stands up fine on its own.
With all that material onboard you’d think it’d weigh a ton but it is surprisingly not so, due in part I’d reckon, to it’s shoulder strap design.
All in all, I’m very satisfied with this bag and believe I’ll be using it for many years. I haven’t had a bag I could say this about for a very long time. Value for money at a cost of around €96 all-in. Shipped promptly and delivered earlier than expected from Germany. I’ve wanted a Timbuk2 bag for years but their price put me off until now. Its construction, fabric, attention to detail and sheer capacity to transport all my stuff makes it a winner for me. I will report back in a few months after I’ve field tested it in college for a while.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 18, 2019
In researching this bag I was very frustrated trying to find concrete details regarding size and suitability. So here, I’ll do my best to give concrete details.
Firstly, the bag looks very well and is solid in terms of its construction. Decent material, solid soft carrying handle, quality zips/fasteners, and a really comfortable shoulder strap.
There are an absolute plethora of pockets inside and outside the bag.
I work as a college lecturer and have been looking for a decent quality, spacious bag to transport my notes, binders, whiteboard markers and other bits and pieces I need from class to class. This bag EASILY takes three A4 binders (not lever arch), A4 notepad, and my other “must have” booklets (slimmer, smaller non-A4 types that I use every class for reference or looking up maths tables etc).
I am always carrying a 1.5 litre bottle of water with me and usually have to use one hand to do so. This inconveniences me when carrying other things or trying to open doors, for example. This bag has an elasticated bottle-holder that swallows my 1.5 litre Volvic bottle no problem. I was very impressed by this.
I can also carry an iPad and kindle device in the rear, zipped pocket although the iPad must be placed horizontally rather than vertically if you wish to fully close the Velcro seal. A 17” laptop may also be carried next to this in its own fully padded section. Coupled with all of the other pockets and holders throughout the bag, you’d think you would have entirely enough space but no, the folks at Timbuk2 created a built-in “clam shell” design that allows you effectively divide the bag in two like you would when for example turning the pages of a newspaper. I believe I could easily get another 17” laptop in the space provided but I’m not sure how protected it would be. At the very least, I believe I could carry another pair of A4 binders or one A4 lever arch binder.
In general, the “Napoleon” pockets are very handy, too. I now have somewhere secure to carry my glasses case. The buckles are aluminium and catch on the loops provided. They’re not coming loose in a hurry! I must admit to being somewhat apprehensive about them when I first saw them on the bag in a review I read, but they are a good addition to the bag and look well, too. They are a small bit fiddly to undo but as I use the bag more this will improve no doubt. I just haven’t got the hang of it yet so not the bag’s fault.
Some older reviews I’d seen complained about the bag falling over and being unbalanced when you set it down on a surface. I have to say that this shortcoming has been remedied in this version of the bag. It has a rectangular, boxy profile when set down and stands up fine on its own.
With all that material onboard you’d think it’d weigh a ton but it is surprisingly not so, due in part I’d reckon, to it’s shoulder strap design.
All in all, I’m very satisfied with this bag and believe I’ll be using it for many years. I haven’t had a bag I could say this about for a very long time. Value for money at a cost of around €96 all-in. Shipped promptly and delivered earlier than expected from Germany. I’ve wanted a Timbuk2 bag for years but their price put me off until now. Its construction, fabric, attention to detail and sheer capacity to transport all my stuff makes it a winner for me. I will report back in a few months after I’ve field tested it in college for a while.