Timbuk2 Blogger Bag

posted by Scott Beale on Monday, August 14th, 2006

So I’ve been a fan of Timbuk2 bags for years and I’ve been waiting a long time for them to come out with a good vertical laptop bag. Well the wait is over, I just picked up their new bag “The Blogger”. It fits my 15” MacBook Pro, Canon 5D and an extra lens, while being a lot less bulky than a traditional horizontal laptop messenger bag. Plus it automaticaly generates permalinks and trackbacks, with comments enabled. It bet they called it The Blogger so people like me would blog about it. It worked.

Timbuk2’s newest computer bag “the Blogger” is a vertical shoulder bag featuring ballistic nylon exterior, classic Timbuk2 three-panel design and a built-in padded laptop compartment (fits 15” laptop). Two exterior pockets and rubberized bottom keep contents protected at all times. Padded shoulder strap adds comfort and convenience.

Speaking of Timbuk2, they recently opened their new flagship retail store in Hayes Valley neighborhood of San Francisco, but it is for custom, built-to-order bags only. They have some really cool bag designs there, but I was disappointed that they did not carry their full line of bags or at least have them on display. When they come out with a new bag, like the Blogger Bag, it’s hard to know what stores carry it. I know I can order them online, but I don’t always like buying things sight unseen, especially functional things like laptop bags. I ended up finding it at the Potrero Hill Sports Basement.

UPDATE: In August 2007 switched to the Timbuk2 Hacker bag.

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eric L 08/15/2006 02:03 AM 1 point
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i've actually talked to the manager of the hayes valley store about at least getting one of each bag in the store. unfortunately she says the store was opened only as a high end specialty store and not really a show room. but i totally agree with you, not her. hey at least after enough cajoling the hayes valley store at least carries the full ine of accessories including the wallets and stuff. getting them to branch out that far took some serious convicing.

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fondoo 01/03/2007 04:57 PM 1 point
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i purchased the timbuk2 blogger black/black from colorado baggage for $80. they then pricematched my $80. bag to powermax.com bag for $55.88. colorado baggage pricematched it 110%. i love this bag and it was time to upgrade from my manhatten portage messenger bag.

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eltejano 08/13/2007 05:09 PM 1 point
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is it worth the bump up in price ($120 from $80) from the other bag?

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chris 12/24/2007 12:53 AM 1 point
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Now that it's been over a year, how do you feel about the blogger bag? I recently picked up a 17" macbook pro, it's my first laptop and I'm looking to get a really nice bag. It's one of those purchases that I only want to make once. I'm a bit of a bag geek so that plays into it as well. What I have researched on my own leads me toward the bag. Any opinions would be appreciated. Thanks.

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Scott Beale 12/24/2007 01:41 AM 1 point
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Actually back in August I switched over to Timbuk2's new Hacker bag.

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