How old is Timbuk2?
We were born in a San Francisco garage in 1989 by a bike messenger and raised in the city’s vibrant Mission District ever since. We are proudly rooted in local, urban manufacturing. For over 25 years we’ve built tough-as-hell custom bags for urban adventurers who thrive off of city-life.
Why a messenger bag is better than a backpack?
Summary: Load distribution is far superior from a backpack and one of the biggest differences between the two. The overall benefits of the messenger bag are the ease of getting things from it without taking it off and the style. However, in terms of comfort, practicality and storage, it lacks what a backpack can offer.
Is Timbuk2 messenger bag waterproof?
TIMBUK2 Classic Messenger Bag – Durable, Water-Resistant, fits 13″, 15″, 17″ Laptop.
Why is it called Timbuk2?
Rob Honeycutt, a San Francisco bicycle messenger buys a sewing machine and makes his first messenger bag in his garage in the Mission District. He names the company “Scumbags.” Rob changes the name to Timbuk2, inspired by the African city, Timbuktu and his favorite band, Timbuk3.
Should I use a messenger bag for college?
Messenger bags for school are a great solution for carrying the items you need each day. You can find designer style messenger bags for a teenage girl or college students, as well as novelty designs for younger kids. Unlike a backpack, a messenger bag is worn on your side crossbody style or shoulder bag style.
Where are Timbuk2 bags made?
All our stock products are manufactured in Vietnam and Indonesia. Our partner factories give us access to technology and scale we cannot replicated domestically. We have four full-time Timbuk2 employees based in Asia who focus exclusively on sourcing and manufacturing to keep our quality and code of conduct in check.
Is Timbuk2 closing down?
Effective today, we will be closing all Timbuk2 retail locations in North America (US and Canada). Our online store will remain open. In the meantime, we’ll continue to monitor and determine how to best serve our customers, team members, and partners during this time.