TIMBUK2 CLASSIC MESSENGER BAG: STYLISH UPDATE TO AN URBAN ICON

There was a time when a trip downtown was filled with the hustle and bustle of people. And a lot of those people sported Timbuk2's Classic Messenger Bag-not just bicycle messengers, but also commuters going to work, tourists sightseeing, and anyone else trying to get where they need to go.

- ROMAN LOYOLA

The Classic Messenger Bag became more than just a bag. It became an urban icon.

Times change, though. Downtown isn't what it used to be-there are fewer people going to the office, delivery from Uber and DoorDash has replaced bike messengers, and tourists aren't packing the street like they once were. Timbuktu's Classic Messenger Bag has changed, too, and while it was always a great bag, it's become even more versatile for the times when you go out-downtown, the suburbs, the park, the beach, on campus, wherever.

DESIGN

What makes the Classic Messenger Bag so appealing is that it's designed for quick and easy access. Just flip open the front flap and your stuff is within easy reach. Close the front flap and it's secured with Velcro and a couple of adjustable latches.

I tested the large Classic Messenger Bag, which has plenty of room inside for a 16-inch MacBook Pro and other gear, so much room that it can slide back and forth in the bag. You might find that unsettling, though, so for a snug laptop fit, consider the medium or small sizes.