Timbuk2 Urban Commute as a diaper bag - includes pics

[ginamlee]

I just received my Timbuk2 Urban Commute from a great sale at Sierra Trading Post. http://www.sierratradingpost.com/xq/asp/base_no.80457/dept_id./est./qx/product.htm

(Use the information and links at www.fatwallet.com to get cash back and free shipping hints.)

I got it to use as a travel bag, because I always take my laptop on vacation. It's going to be a great all-purpose bag for me. Another poster asked about a Timbuk2 bag with bottle pockets, and this inspired me to pack it as a diaper bag with no laptop, just so you all could see how this might work.

The inside of the bag does have the laptop compartment, which could easily be used as a divider. And, if you are familiar with Timbuk2, you are aware of their standard interior multi-pocket thing.

The exterior of the bag is what makes this different from their standard messengers (which we also own several of). The back of the bag has a long zippered compartment that I assume is for file folders, but could be used for any number of things. There are also several smaller pockets in there. There are two bottle holders - one on each side of the bag. Additionally, under the flap, there are two other pockets that would work well as bottle holders.

This bag definitely has more compartments than their standard messenger.

This bag can hold much more than what I have shown here, and the pictures don't adequately show the number of little pockets, but hopefully it will give you all some idea.


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[AbbieF]

Looks like a great bag! I've been debating what to do for a travel bag and have been looking at the new cargo tote. Now, I'm torn. Does the back have a zipper compartment- Is that what I'm seeing in the last picture?

Abbie
Mom to Maddie 4/17/04

[jasabo]

Wow! Gina, it looks fabulous! I'm loving all those pockets! Is it heavy?

Lisa - mom to 19 month old twin boys

[ginamlee]

Yes, the last photo shows the back zipper compartment. It runs the entire width and legnth of the bag. There are also several small organizational pockets that section.

[ginamlee]

The weight of a bag doesn't bother me too much. I've actually never noticed bag weights, so I'm probably not a good one to ask. I assume that it weighs more than most bags because of the padding necessary for the laptop protection. But, I, personally, find it to be just fine.

[alaible]

Thanks Gina. I went ahead and ordered one - same color as yours :). I think it will work great for when baby #2 arrives. I like that it holds 4 bottles. I will be breastfeeding but the oldest takes sippys and if my husband ever uses the bag he will need it to hold bottles for the baby as well as sippys for the toddler.

[bubbaray]

Gina, thank you so much for the wonderful pics!

If it isn't too much trouble, could you possibly take a photo of you wearing the bag? I'm trying to get an idea of the size.

Perhaps you could take another photo of the bag next to a small classic messenger and a medium classic messenger (I believe you have both sizes).

Thank you SO SO much!!

Melissa
Mom to Maya http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/binky.gif & Dog Mom to Bubba http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/dog.gif

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[ginamlee]

Here are photos of me wearing the bag. For reference, I am 5'5" tall.



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[bubbaray]

Thanks Gina! That helps put it in perspective!! :)


Melissa
Mom to Maya http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/binky.gif & Dog Mom to Bubba http://www.mothering.com/discussions/images/smilies/dog.gif

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