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My name is Rob and I’d like to welcome everyone to my new messenger bags blog. Messenger bags are my favorite style of bag because of their versatility and overall cool looks. I used to work in a shop selling bags and luggage for several years, so I know a lot about bags in general, but there are so many styles that I just thought I’d stick with my favorite.
I’m going to start off with a bag by Timbuk2 that I feel is very appropriate for this blog because it’s called The Blogger. Although it’s not a true messenger bag, I couldn’t resist starting with this one because of the name. The Blogger is one of Timbuk2’s newest computer bags and is a vertical shoulder bag style featuring ballistic nylon exterior, the classic Timbuk2 three-panel design and a built-in padded laptop compartment (fits 15″ laptop). There are two exterior pockets and a rubberized bottom to keep contents protected at all times, plus the standard padded shoulder strap.
The pros of this bag are that the laptop compartment is very secure and will definitely protect your laptop. It’s also a very comfortable bag and you can wear it without fatigue for many hours with all but the heaviest laptops. Overall a very nice bag, but it could have used just a couple of other features. I’d like it more if it had at least one outside pocket. The pocket they call an “exterior” pocket is under the flap, and if you have the closure secured to keep it shut, it’s a pain to have to open anytime you want to throw your keys or cell phone or something in the bag. It also could have used a headphone port or some other opening so you can listen to an iPod or whatever while it’s in the bag. This kind of detail should be standard at this point on this style of bag. But like I said, overall it’s very nice and comfortable, and if you main concern is protecting your laptop, it’s definitely a good laptop bag.
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Dimensions: 11.75″ wide x 15″ tall x 7″ deep
Max Laptop Dimensions: 15.5″ x 10.25″ x 1.75″
Price: $80
