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johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on October 03, 2007 20:26 to the idea "Timbuk2 Travel: Want to help us design our new travel line?" in Timbuk2:

Dang Corey. You are our prototypical user. It's great to see confirmation that you want the same things we are designing for.

I appreciate your comments on the books, maps, and shoe dilemma too.

We are thinking about how to design the inside of a few of the bags in the line to accommodate fragile footwear, dress, or evening wear without making you lug around a separate garment bag. What sort of assortment of clothes and shoes do you usually take on your trips?

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on October 01, 2007 20:26 to the idea "look at the work that tamrac and lowepro are doing ... make a pro-shooter camera bag based on the classic messenger" in Timbuk2:

Hey-

The "Covert Camera Bag" is something we talk about a lot. I'd love to see your take on it if you want to post some drawings here.

johnnymac started following the idea "look at the work that tamrac and lowepro are doing ... make a pro-shooter camera bag based on the classic messenger" in Timbuk2.

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on October 01, 2007 20:17 to the idea "Timbuk2 Travel: Want to help us design our new travel line?" in Timbuk2:

This is interesting. We've talked about travel professionals that have insider knowledge and specialized needs and how to design for them.

Check out the new Commute that is launching early next year. It's got the same features as the current model, but we've slicked it up with a luggage pass through handle and other features. Hope you like it.

Hey, what sort of standard issue gear to pilots and flight crews get? Is it adequate, or do you use a different bag on personal trips?

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on September 27, 2007 16:21 to the idea "Timbuk2 Travel: Want to help us design our new travel line?" in Timbuk2:

I hear you on the zippered flap idea. It would be useful for some, but stuffing out the flap pocket leads to a very different look for the CMB- it ends up looking like a hamburger. While we like the CMB deconstructed the way it is, your comments about zippered, secure closures are well noted. Check out our new Commute due out early next year- there are some big improvements you may dig.

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on September 27, 2007 16:13 to the idea "Timbuk2 Travel: Want to help us design our new travel line?" in Timbuk2:

Yeah, I hear you on the Tumi Ducati series. I've been playing with the messenger/briefcase for a while and totally agree. It was an interesting (and much needed) fashion sort of direction for them, but ultimately came off flat design-wise. The only one I've seen in "the wild" is the black/gray colorway.

Have you seen the Puma Urban Mobility bags? I think this is a cool direction for them. It's fashion over robust durability, but worth a look. Their travel wallet is sweet.

http://www.puma.com/bike/pindex.jsp

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on September 27, 2007 03:55 to the idea "Timbuk2 Travel: Want to help us design our new travel line?" in Timbuk2:

Are different features alone enough to make a travel line? What about sizing? Should we focus on maximum legal carry-on sizes in the assortment you named in #4, or a wide range of sizes that overlap with our existing successful products like the messenger and the commute?

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on September 27, 2007 03:39 to the idea "Timbuk2 Travel: Want to help us design our new travel line?" in Timbuk2:

You seem to be going for two of the more premium brands in travel in term of classic styling and quality.
What would you be willing to pay for your ultimate computer backpack or rollie with Timbuk2 durability?

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on September 27, 2007 03:29 to the question "Why would you name a bag after a Republican?" in Timbuk2:

We're not political, but we like irony and big muscles.

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johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on September 26, 2007 23:52 to the idea "Timbuk2 Travel: Want to help us design our new travel line?" in Timbuk2:

Interesting. Would you want a separate laptop compartment in the Tumi bag or the B&R rollie? Or both? How is your 5-7 day trip different than a 2-3 day trip as far as your bag needs?

Also, when you use your expansion, does that put you over the limit for carry-on in size or weight?

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on September 26, 2007 23:46 to the idea "Timbuk2 Travel: Want to help us design our new travel line?" in Timbuk2:

Ever try the Commute? It has most of the features you are after...

johnnymac started following 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.

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on September 26, 2007 16:02 to the idea "I carry my Timbuk2 onto aircraft. It's heavy. I'm old. My back hurts. I need a non-yuppified wheeled bag." in Timbuk2:

The rolling bag is still in design phase.

We're talking about it on this thread:
http://getsatisfaction.com/timbuk2/to...

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on September 20, 2007 19:48 to the idea "Timbuk2 Travel: Want to help us design our new travel line?" in Timbuk2:

extra straps are a good idea. I just bought some Ziploc Containers with Snap 'n Seal Lids which keep my sandwich smush-free in my messenger bag. http://www.epinions.com/content_17882...

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on September 20, 2007 19:41 to the idea "Timbuk2 Travel: Want to help us design our new travel line?" in Timbuk2:

So you would pack a small messenger inside your dream bag for utility once you're at your destination? I hear you on internal storage...

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on September 20, 2007 19:25 to the idea "Timbuk2 Travel: Want to help us design our new travel line?" in Timbuk2:

Do you wheel or not? Is your ideal travel bag a backpack? A built in clear plastic bag is a good idea- some companies are starting to offer that.

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on September 20, 2007 19:23 to the idea "Timbuk2 Travel: Want to help us design our new travel line?" in Timbuk2:

How would you augment the Commute to make it travel ready? Size? More pockets? How much room do you need for clothes?

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, shared an idea in Timbuk2 on September 20, 2007 18:05:

Timbuk2 Travel: Want to help us design our new travel line?

Timbuk2 Designers are busy working on a line of travel bags to beat the system. We're still in the design phase and need to know what you need your ideal business/pleasure/weekend travel bag to do. Are you a security checkpoint ninja? or just your average bystander coping with TSA and airline do's and don'ts? Share your travel tips and hacks too. The design phase will end Oct 31...

johnnymac, an employee of Timbuk2, replied on September 20, 2007 17:29 to the question "Can I have two panels of my Custom Bag made out of Ballistic, and the third out of Cordura" in Timbuk2:

You can if you go to our retail store in Hayes Valley.