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johnnymac started a conversation in Timbuk2 on April 17, 2008 19:39:

Wanna be a Timbuk2 Weartester?

Timbuk2 needs more people for our Travel Weartesting Program!

Many of you on GS have asked when and how you could get to test Timbuk2 products. Now here's your chance. A while back, we started a discussion about travel:
http://getsatisfaction.com/timbuk2/to...

From that discussion, we recruited a few folks to help test our new top secret travel bags, but now we need more... We need some die hard participants, so here's what you need to do:
1. You must be a very frequent traveler
2. Respond to this topic with a testimonial on why you should be in our Travel Weartest Program.
3. I'll need a way to contact you- email works best...

Good Luck!

johnnymac replied on March 16, 2008 23:48 to the question "Blogger Bag 1.1" Too Small for MacBook Pro" in Timbuk2:

Thanks for everyone's feedback on the Blogger.

I would recommend the Hacker for most of you- It has a waterproof flap and the laptop compartment is protected underneath it.

johnnymac replied on March 13, 2008 17:03 to the question "Blogger Bag 1.1" Too Small for MacBook Pro" in Timbuk2:

Sorry about the Blogger- We're working on a solution.

For now, the Hacker will do you right.

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on November 08, 2007 18:13 to the question "I sold my Timbuk2 bag because I couldn't stand having to open it to get simple things like keys, pens, money, magazines, Metro card. I bought an Eddie Bauer which has been awesome because of the large zippered pocket that runs across the whole length of the outside flap. I would buy another Timbuk2 in a heartbeat if you added a line with outside pockets like this (and other people have told me the same), because of your cool colors and look. Anything like this on the horizon and how long away??" in Timbuk2:

Thanks for the input here. We get these requests a lot.

2 things about the Classic Messenger:
We're fanatical about waterproofing and protecting your essentials, and external zippered pocketing compromises those goals. The only solution here would be a waterproof zipper, which is out there, but also very expensive.

Also, we've found that having an external pocket on the flap weighs it down when it is stuffed out, and actually makes it harder to access the the main compartment.

But in general, I agree that there is a need we can meet with new and different product!

Thanks.

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on November 08, 2007 18:03 to the idea "Timbuk2 Travel: Want to help us design our new travel line?" in Timbuk2:

This is a good discussion.
Lilmiss- What about when you need to remove the shoulder strap? Maybe you never do with the Commute, but some users swear they need a removable strap, especially in larger bags or duffel bags. Some users like the fact that they can stow the shoulder strap in the event that they need to check their bag.

Lanyard and hidden pockets are on the radar.

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on October 25, 2007 19:05 to the idea "Timbuk2 Travel: Want to help us design our new travel line?" in Timbuk2:

Cool. So how much would you pay for a Commute with some better organization and airport friendly features?

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on October 25, 2007 19:01 to the idea "Timbuk2 Travel: Want to help us design our new travel line?" in Timbuk2:

Thanks for your comment. We get a lot of requests for sporting goods bags, but unless it's an urban sport, you probably won't see one from us any time soon. Although, there are some cool golf bag features you could work into a rolling bag...

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on October 25, 2007 18:58 to the idea "Timbuk2 Travel: Want to help us design our new travel line?" in Timbuk2:

Ahh, yes, Ninja Pockets close to the body for security.

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on October 25, 2007 18:55 to the idea "Timbuk2 Travel: Want to help us design our new travel line?" in Timbuk2:

Yes, we're focusing intently on the security checkpoint experience. Thanks for your comments.

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on October 25, 2007 18:40 to the question "Is it possible to get the Arnold bag in other color combos than shown? ie Silver/red/silver like in the classic msgr bag" in Timbuk2:

Sorry no more colors in Arnold. When we sell out, they're gone forever. Look for new duffels in our upcoming Travel line.

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on October 12, 2007 19:11 to the idea "Timbuk2 Travel: Want to help us design our new travel line?" in Timbuk2:

Yes, we did show the new Commute at Summer OR.

For sure. I'll keep you in mind for our testing group!

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on October 12, 2007 19:06 to the idea "When can we see a Laptop Messenger with a couple extra pockets on the front and a water bottle puch on the side?" in Timbuk2:

Someday we'd like add all of those features to the bag builder online. Then you could add pockets, back panels, etc. to make a truly customized bag.
thanks!

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on October 12, 2007 19:05 to the question "i've got a question about the commute?" in Timbuk2:

Someday we'd like add all of those features to the bag builder online. Then you could add pockets, back panels, etc. to make a truly customized bag.
thanks!

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on October 12, 2007 19:03 to the question "i've got a question about the commute?" in Timbuk2:

The Commute seems like the best bet for what you want right now. If you have a PC, it is also the best fit. The new Commute will not be out until mid spring, and it doesn't drastically improve on the features you've mentioned. We've added some features to the new Commute that address the needs of the frequent traveler, but for students, either one will be great.

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johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on October 08, 2007 16:47 to the idea "Timbuk2 Travel: Want to help us design our new travel line?" in Timbuk2:

Rabergnc-
One of the key features for our travel line is the "luggage pass-through" that you're talking about. We like the feature so much that we're putting it on some other bags for early next year like the new Commute and the Blogger.
We also like the beefier handle like you've described- It's something we want in our future travel line.

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on October 08, 2007 16:43 to the question "i've got a question about the commute?" in Timbuk2:

Hey,
Yes, we're updating the Commute to be released early next year. What are the features you'd like to see?

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johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on October 05, 2007 19:40 to the idea "Timbuk2 Travel: Want to help us design our new travel line?" in Timbuk2:

EightD-
Thanks for your incites here. Yes, it's exciting to be getting to talk to a few airlines pilots as a real insider travel group. We have talked about airline sponsorship in marketing, and I'm sure it's an idea that other companies are exploring too.

In our travel line, we are considering a wide range of bags, both traditional and very nontraditional, so keep the ideas coming. We are definitely doing a rolling bag, so let's hear your thoughts there.

I liked your thoughts on the Timbuk2 brand as well from the bike pov.

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on October 05, 2007 17:39 to the idea "Timbuk2 Travel: Want to help us design our new travel line?" in Timbuk2:

Woodland-
Yeah, we hear you on the Commute. We've finished the redesign of that bag- look for it next spring. The Commute has always come in medium and large, maybe the large would be best for you.