Timbuk2
If you're more likely to be using your backpack in the city than in the great outdoors, Timbuk2 has you covered. A San Francisco bike messenger started the company in 1989 with the intention of making the first messenger bag. It has expanded its product line to include backpacks with flaps, roll tops, and clamshell openings that are influenced by urban culture. The Tuck Laptop Backpack (current retail price: $89) is a very adaptable backpack that may be used as a sturdy weekend bag or as part of your daily commute.
Commuters can choose from a number of choices that are made with their needs in mind, such as quick-access laptop pockets and key keepers, tricot-lined pockets for electrical devices, and reflective panels for increased visibility on the road. Most are equipped with a waterproof cover that may be removed in the event of rain. All Timbuk2 bags are made using eco-friendly Bluesign-certified materials and come with a limited lifetime warranty. Choose from the Eco Lifestyle range for products made entirely from recycled materials; our favorite is the modern Vapour Sling Crossbody Bag (currently retailing for $99; see above for details).
Pros:
- Intelligent features for commuters
- Eco-friendly collection available
- Ethical materials
Cons:
- Limited crossover for adventure purposes
- Conditional lifetime warranty
Website: https://www.timbuk2.com/
