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calfaile started following the idea "International shipping--make it cheaper, pretty please!" in Timbuk2.

calfaile reported a problem in Manhattan Portage on April 22, 2009 03:24:

What's the warranty on Manhattan Portage bags?

I bought a manhattan portage bag a few years ago. Unfortunately, the lining in the back pocket has separated from the rest of the bag and I'm worried about the problem getting worse.
1) Can I get this fixed under warranty?
2) I can't find the receipt. Will this be a problem?
3) I'm in Canada. Can I mail the bag to you? Alternatively, can I get it fixed the next time I'm in New York? How long would it take?

Apart from this problem, it's a great bag. I'd hate to have to replace it. I don't know what kind of bag it is, It's like a west side bag but with fewer pockets. I bought it in the brick and mortar store.

calfaile marked one of Labda's replies in Timbuk2 as useful. Labda replied to the question "Biking with a cargo tote?".

calfaile asked a question in Timbuk2 on June 06, 2008 00:46:

Biking with a cargo tote?

What's the best way to bike with the cargo tote? I'd like to use it as a beach bag, but the shoulder strap doesn't get short enough to prevent the bag from scraping on the tires (I'm pretty short). Any ideas? Has anyone tried putting the handles over their shoulders and wearing it like a backpack?

calfaile replied on April 04, 2008 21:53 to the idea "Which Size Timbuk2 Bag is Right For You?" in Timbuk2:

Could I see a pic of Lizzy with the large cargo tote? I'm an inch shorter than her and was thinking of getting that bag. . .

calfaile replied on March 12, 2008 15:37 to the question "Which bags can I carry on an airplane?" in Timbuk2:

Cool! so size won't be an issue. . .

calfaile asked a question in Timbuk2 on March 12, 2008 06:25:

Which bags can I carry on an airplane?

Hi,
I have a laptop messenger in medium and I absolutely love it. Now I'm looking for a bigger bag for travelling with. The thing is, I like to fly with just a carry on. Are all your bags easily under the limit? It looks like the XL messenger bag might be too big, but what about the large? Or the cargo totes? I'm looking for something that I can travel for a week or so with (I'm a light packer).

Also, do the cordura messenger bags also come with a strap pad, or just the "classic" ones?

On a completely different note, how well does the hacker work as a backpack?

calfaile asked a question in Timbuk2 on March 12, 2008 05:13:

Where are the non-BYOB Market totes?

I was looking at the market totes. Do you have any outside of the bag builder apart from the specialty fabric ones?

calfaile replied on February 28, 2008 00:10 to the problem "How come the buttons on my guitar don't work?" in Activision:

What system are you on? Maybe you're running out of batteries?

calfaile started following the question "Sewing voyeurism" in Timbuk2.

calfaile replied on February 27, 2008 21:14 to the question "I really want a pro version of the laptop messenger. I know I could just customize a bag with the xpac material but I think the pricepoint is lower when you all actually create line to accomodate your customers. For example, the new covert messenger is great, nearly perfect for me but I want it to have a laptop sleave. Is the glow-in-the-dark panel the new reflective material you are working on or is that yet to come? Does the glow material need sun? please make a pro series in the laptop messenger!" in Timbuk2:

So by "glow in the dark", you actually mean "reflective"? Or is it both glowing and reflective?

calfaile replied on February 18, 2008 22:58 to the question "What's the ideal place against my back to locate my new Timbuk2 messenger bag?" in Timbuk2:

Yeah, I yank the strap as tight as I can and use the cross strap. The more friction there is between the bag and my torso, the lighter it feels. My shoulder still aches when I overload it though. The price of convenience I guess.

calfaile replied on February 18, 2008 22:52 to the question "I really want a pro version of the laptop messenger. I know I could just customize a bag with the xpac material but I think the pricepoint is lower when you all actually create line to accomodate your customers. For example, the new covert messenger is great, nearly perfect for me but I want it to have a laptop sleave. Is the glow-in-the-dark panel the new reflective material you are working on or is that yet to come? Does the glow material need sun? please make a pro series in the laptop messenger!" in Timbuk2:

Do you have any pictures of the covert messenger at night?

calfaile replied on February 18, 2008 22:51 to the question "Which size messenger bag is a good for a graduate college student?" in Timbuk2:

I'd say it depends on what you want to do with it. I'm a grad student and the medium works well for me. I think the large would be too heavy for regular use, but then I'm pretty small.

calfaile started a conversation in CBC Radio on February 09, 2008 05:57:

I love your podcasts

I just wanted to say how much I love the fact that your shows are downloadable as podcasts! I can't be bothered to be chained to my radio to catch the shows. Now I can listen to them whenever I want!

calfaile replied on February 09, 2008 05:09 to the question "Hey there! I love the Hacker bag but the colors don't appeal to me. Any plans to put a backpack style laptop bag (preferrably the Hacker) in Build Your Own Bag?" in Timbuk2:

Any chance this will be part of the Hemp line? I really want a hemp bag and I really want a hacker. Could I satisfy both with one bag?

calfaile replied on January 30, 2008 05:38 to the problem "VLC won't work in Leopard" in VideoLAN:

It worked!

Thanks!

calfaile marked one of John O'Day's replies in VideoLAN as useful. John O'Day replied to the problem "VLC won't work in Leopard".

calfaile replied on January 29, 2008 22:16 to the question "I am looking at the messenger bag as a book bag for college. Will this bag hold up to having numerous books in it??" in Timbuk2:

I would be worried about the weight though. I found that mine caused strain after a while when I overloaded it. That said, the bag will definately outlast your back. . .

calfaile replied on January 26, 2008 06:28 to the question "Is the classic messenger bag really waterproof?" in Timbuk2:

I just did an empirical test: I wore the bag into the shower. The bag was full (to test the bag throughly) and only velcro-closed it instead of clipping it. There was some leakage at the upper edge but it was surprisingly little. I think that adjusting the flap may be able to limit this. It turns out that the tension from the main strap helps close the gaps I was worried about. The really good news is that the laptop compartment remains completely dry. I wouldn't keep things that I can't get a little damp in the main compartment, but I'd feel fine wearing this in the rain with my laptop inside.