Comments on Ava Von Snarky: I did it again!

The backpack style bags at Timbuk2 are pretty good...

2008-02-04T22:56:00.000-08:00

The backpack style bags at Timbuk2 are pretty good too. One thing to remember, some of the messenger style bags do come with a waist clip that takes quite a bit of the load off of your shoulders if you are carrying for an extended period of time. I figure most of your carrying might be between house/car/office.

Reading your post, I had the same thought in mind,...

2008-02-04T11:15:00.000-08:00

Reading your post, I had the same thought in mind, Timbuk2 makes totally bombproof bags. I've had one for 10+ years and I'm the kind of person that destroys everything I own. My messenger bag is still rock solid.

My only concern is the weight of your load. Carrying more than about 20lbs, if you're walking a lot, is really uncomfortable in a messenger style bag. They're the ideal way to carry weight when you're bent forward like on a bicycle or motorcycle, but standing, they put much too much weight on your shoulders. I'm guessing you're 100lb requirement is an exaggeration, but if you're seriously carrying a significant amount of weight, try a $20 messenger bag from Longs for a couple weeks before investing in the expensive one.

Timbuk2 also makes backpack style bags that are better at taking heavy loads.

Thanks Binary, I will check it out.Panda, I will d...

2008-01-31T12:27:00.000-08:00

Thanks Binary, I will check it out.

Panda, I will do a way back when post.

She used to have hair long enough to braid?? I wan...

2008-01-31T12:24:00.000-08:00

She used to have hair long enough to braid?? I wanna see pictures!

Those bags are pretty rad. I've already designed mine, and next time I've got 200 bucks to plop down on something, Im getting it.

Overall's and Long Braids!!!!(How she was dressed ...

2008-01-31T09:11:00.000-08:00

Overall's and Long Braids!!!!

(How she was dressed the day we met.)

Actually "Yes", they do make them in Hemp:http://w...

2008-01-31T08:57:00.000-08:00

Actually "Yes", they do make them in Hemp:

http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/limited-edition/hemp-pet-limited-edition/

:-D

I would love to be a hemp farmer. I could make ve...

2008-01-31T08:43:00.000-08:00

I would love to be a hemp farmer. I could make very stylish potato sacks. I would run around in overalls and long braids.

That is my exit strategy! ;)

Are they made of hemp? Ya know if you were a hemp ...

2008-01-30T22:41:00.000-08:00

Are they made of hemp? Ya know if you were a hemp farmer you could make your own bags. And then die them black for the days you go into the bank. Just make sure to keep perfume or febreeze in the bag.

Timbuk2 is a local (sf) bag shop that started its ...

2008-01-30T11:15:00.000-08:00

Timbuk2 is a local (sf) bag shop that started its business building messenger bags. They have since expanded beyond to laptop, tote, yoga, etc bags. There stuff is amazingly strong, I've been running around with mine for 3 years and it has taken tons of punishment without batting an eye. You can even customize the bags (including color) They are not $20 though (more like $80-$100) but well worth it. Here is a link to their Totes, but look around, sometimes a different catagory bag will better fit your needs.

http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/totes/