myllam
06-04-2004, 03:07 AM
Hi,
I finally received the Timbuk2 Metro - orange(from REI) and the shortcut - red/silver/red (from www.rei-outlet.com) so I can compare the two.
Features on both:
1. inside the flap there is a small zippered pocket (maybe for change or lip stick) and a small slip pocket (can fit a pda).
2. both have a outside bottle pocket (fits a 16 ounce standard water bottle, but I could not get a sippy in it).
3. super adjustable shoulder strap for short and tall people :-)
4. Both have a handle
5. Key leash
Shortcut Features not available in the Metro:
1. Has a waist belt for carrying as a waist pack. There is a pocket in the back to hide the belt when not in use.
2. Padded back, kind of thick, so adds some weight and bulk to the bag.
3. Has an outside zip pocket right underneath the handle. Perfect for keys, small wallet, or cell.
4. underneath the pockets on the flap is a small divided pocket. In this area, there is a ID slot, a couple of pen slots, and 2 slit pockets (maybe for a cell phone and a pda?)
5. The main compartment has a zippered pocket.
Metro features not on the shortcut:
1. There is no small divider, just a main compartment. On one
side of the main compartment there is a zippered pocket that
runs the side of the bag, as well as a small zippered pocket
on top of that, an id slot, pen slots, and 2 slit pockets.
2. There is a elasticized pocket for a bottle or sippy cup.
I'm not 100% sure which one I will be keeping. I like the lightness of the Metro (the black padding and waist belt on the shortcut makes it seem bulkier even with nothing in it, and it actually makes the opening of the main compartment seem smaller). I like the organization of the shortcut (outside zipper pocket and the extra small divided pocket). If I stick with the metro, I would definitely go for another color (the rei site showed it in orange/yellow/orange, but it turned out to be all orange. They have fixed their website to show that).
Anyways, I hope this helps someone trying to decide. If you have any specific questions, I'll try to answer.
Monica
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/7204.jpg
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/7205.jpg
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/7206.jpg
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/7207.jpg
I finally received the Timbuk2 Metro - orange(from REI) and the shortcut - red/silver/red (from www.rei-outlet.com) so I can compare the two.
Features on both:
1. inside the flap there is a small zippered pocket (maybe for change or lip stick) and a small slip pocket (can fit a pda).
2. both have a outside bottle pocket (fits a 16 ounce standard water bottle, but I could not get a sippy in it).
3. super adjustable shoulder strap for short and tall people :-)
4. Both have a handle
5. Key leash
Shortcut Features not available in the Metro:
1. Has a waist belt for carrying as a waist pack. There is a pocket in the back to hide the belt when not in use.
2. Padded back, kind of thick, so adds some weight and bulk to the bag.
3. Has an outside zip pocket right underneath the handle. Perfect for keys, small wallet, or cell.
4. underneath the pockets on the flap is a small divided pocket. In this area, there is a ID slot, a couple of pen slots, and 2 slit pockets (maybe for a cell phone and a pda?)
5. The main compartment has a zippered pocket.
Metro features not on the shortcut:
1. There is no small divider, just a main compartment. On one
side of the main compartment there is a zippered pocket that
runs the side of the bag, as well as a small zippered pocket
on top of that, an id slot, pen slots, and 2 slit pockets.
2. There is a elasticized pocket for a bottle or sippy cup.
I'm not 100% sure which one I will be keeping. I like the lightness of the Metro (the black padding and waist belt on the shortcut makes it seem bulkier even with nothing in it, and it actually makes the opening of the main compartment seem smaller). I like the organization of the shortcut (outside zipper pocket and the extra small divided pocket). If I stick with the metro, I would definitely go for another color (the rei site showed it in orange/yellow/orange, but it turned out to be all orange. They have fixed their website to show that).
Anyways, I hope this helps someone trying to decide. If you have any specific questions, I'll try to answer.
Monica
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/7204.jpg
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/7205.jpg
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/7206.jpg
http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/7207.jpg