REI.com has a special deal every week (beginning on Fridays). This week's deal is Timbuk2 messenger bags. There are 30 different styles of Timbuk2 bags (several different colors for each style), all for half price or less.
These bags are pretty expensive to begin with, so even half price may be too much for some people. If you must have Timbuk2, this sale is as good as I've seen anywhere (considering both price and selection). The best deal is the medium classic messenger bag which retails for $120, but is on sale for $45.
Free shipping if you pick up your purchase at a local REI store. Don't forget 3% FatWallet Cash Back.
For you photographers out there, these messenger bags can be used as "stealth" camera bags with an inexpensive padded insert from Tenba or Domke. Since the Timbuk2 bags have both shoulder and waist straps, they are more comfortable to carry than your typical camera bag. Here are some examples: http://www.clearingthevision.com/?p=378 http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/cms/hackKits/camera_bag.htm https://www.timbuk2-jp.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=59
pmradio said: Looks very nice. Is Timbuk2 the bag that has the "special message" on the tag? No, that's Tom Bihn (very expensive, but the only brand I will buy).
They don't manufacture that tag anymore, but I do have a bag with it.
I just got my 3rd Bihn bag (Brain Bag) in yesterday. Incredible quality, but very expensive ($240 configured). Made in Seattle is worth it to me. Timbuk2 are good as well, but not in the same league as Tom Bihn.
these are excellent bags, I would highly recommend one. I thought the last deal at Dell about a year ago when I got this for $60 shipped was an excellent deal.
*Actually, the same one I got for $60 shipped is $80 on their site, so I did get a better deal
I use an x-small as my everyday purse. It is waterproof, so it's great to use on vacation when carrying your camera and/or camcorder. They also work great a diaper bag!
Timbuk2 Original Classic Messenger Bag - Medium - '08 Closeout TAN/BLACK Price $44.93 Quantity 1 saving: $75.07 REI STORE PICKUP FREE Tax $2.70 Total Charged $47.63
It WAS Timbuk2 I was thinking of. I'm not sure if it's on all bags, but some tags say "quality sh** since 1989". I originally ran across the note here. Personally, it's kind of a bummer for a very nice bag. Original guy behind the phrase posted here. In finding this post, it looks like only bags made in San Francisco have the "special tag" and the rest say "Made with Pride Worldwide".
racuerex
Member
posted: Jul. 25, 2009 @ 1:25p
I have one of thse bags custom made from the store in SF...thing still looks new and it is a 2 years old....they are tough stuff.
TXTNCO
Member
posted: Jul. 26, 2009 @ 6:40p
I found a great condition Timbuk2 at my local Goodwill. Six bucks and I'm sporting a great durable messenger bag. hehe. Gotta love the thrift stores.
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