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Review on πŸŽ’ Conquer Your Workday with the TIMBUK2 Authority Laptop Backpack by Dana Bullock

Revainrating 4 out of 5

Not true to size

I've spent a lot of time (and money) trying to find the best bag for me. I'm obsessed with Timbuk2 because I have colleagues who have and love them! I replaced the bag with wheels, it has served me well for many years! I needed something for my mobile office; Laptop and lots of accessories. When it arrived I thought it was a bit cramped as it might be for a backpack advertised as 28 litres. As I shifted my stuff from the old bag to the new one, expecting it to expand and reveal its true metal, I couldn't fit all of my stuff into the new backpack. As an engineer, I went back to the site, took her measurements and calculated the full-size volume, and it turned out to be 19.9 liters! Not even close to the declared volume of 28 liters. I have contacted Timbuk2 and still have not received a response. I have even compared other products on their website and what they claim as the bag volume and dimensions is not true. I went to other backpack manufacturers and did the same math, but much closer. It's probably not an exact science, but at least on the same scale. Clever design, the bag is well built. But I need all that, great design and declared volume for my stuff! Don't think I'm asking too much considering I paid well for it. I will update when I get a reply from Timbuk2. So keep that in mind when buying!

Pros
  • Acceptable
Cons
  • Marginal