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(More customer reviews)I just posted this on my blog (stuff . salrok . com) but wanted to spread the word to my fellow Amazon shoppers.
I'm not sure why, but I have a lot of bags (almost matches my flashlight collection). Maybe it's because I'm always looking for that "perfect" bag which meets my needs to the key. However, over the years, many of these bags just collect dust in my garage while newer ones live in my closet holding my camera gear or gadgets.
My latest bag addition is the Timbuk2 Freestyle Netbook bag. My goal was to contain my gadgets (and some for my kids) when going on weekend outings (soccer/softball/mall/etc). My current set of gadgets include:
1) iPad with Marware Eco-Vue flip case (awesome iPad case, btw)
2) Nintendo XL (for kid #1)
3) Cradlepoint PHS-300 (wireless hotspot)
4) Palm Centro to use w/the cradlepoint ($27/month for unlimited data. can't beat that)
5) Nintendo DS lite (for kid #2)
6) iPod Touch (Gen 1 and 2 - when the kids prefer a different set of games)
7) Kindle 2
After buying the iPad, I tried to see if an existing bag I had would fit everything, but nothing quite fit the bill. I purchased the Lowepro Exchange Messenger DSLR Shoulder Bag, which was a good size, but didn't have the right type of dividers/pockets. I had a coupon for eBags and kept seeing those Google Ads for the Freestyle bag, so I thought I'd give that a try. I ordered one and it arrived shortly thereafter.
I already have a few other Timbuk2 bags and love their stuff. Their quality is top-notch, lifetime warranties, etc. The Freestyle is no exception - great build quality, durable, good padding, and "perfect" size. I can easily fit all the above mentioned gear into this bag and there are quite a few pockets and sleeves provided such that I don't have to worry about screens rubbing against each other and scratching.
I'll provide some pics later, but overall, this is the perfect bag for my needs (so much so that I bought another one - i now have a blue and a black one). Highly recommend it if you want to carry an iPad and other electronics. It'll also fit a netbook (my eee easily can fit).
My only "ask" is that they add a small handle on the flap - even a little loop would do. When I throw the bag in the passenger seat in my car, it's a little difficult to grab when exiting. I know the small bag may not need a handle, but I sure could use one (Timbuk2 - is it possible to send it in and get one sewed on?)
Thanks for dropping by!
SteveO
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Product Description:
The Freestyle messenger bag includes a felt-lined sleeve for 10-inch netbooks, Kindles, iPads, or other small devices. Netbooks and eReaders need homes, too. That's why Timbuk2 adapted its Classic messenger bag to house 10-inch laptops, Kindles, Nooks, or iPads. The Freestyle includes most of the Classic's most popular features, including a distinctive three-panel multicolor design, a durable ballistic nylon exterior, a waterproof TPU liner that keeps the elements at bay, and an adjustable cam buckle that makes it easy to carry the bag. However, the Freestyle is also equipped with a fuzzy, felt-lined laptop sleeve that holds smaller laptops and eReaders. Add in a front organizer and red key fob to keep you sane and you have a terrific messenger bag for commuting to work or school. The Freestyle messenger bag measures 12.8 by 8.85 by 5.12 inches (W x H x D), weighs 1.67 pounds, and carries a lifetime warranty.
About Timbuk2
Born in a San Francisco garage and bred on the backs of messengers in the city streets, Timbuk2 still manufactures its custom bags in the heart of San Francisco's Mission District. For 20 years, the company has been building bags and accessories for urban adventurers with a simple philosophy: to create good-looking, tough-as-hell bags you can truly make your own. Timbuk2 celebrates your individuality, which is why the company invites its customers to design and create custom bags in its Bag Builder. By letting you hack its bags, the company believes it can make bags that work harder for you.
Like rice and beans, Timbuk2 keeps it simple when it comes to being pro-planet. The company makes durable bags that are built to last, so while the competition is piling up in landfills, Timbuk2 bags stay on your back and hugs you for a lifetime. Tales of Timbuk2 bags outlasting jobs, lovers, pets, and train wrecks are not uncommon. In fact, the company is so confident in its bags that it guarantees that they'll last a lifetime. In those rare cases when something bad goes down, Timbuk2 will take your bag off your hands and find it a new (loving) home through its bag recycling program.
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