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mml replied on July 20, 2009 15:40 to the question "Custom X-Pac Colors Off?" in Timbuk2:

No typo - OD Blue is actually darker than the Navy.

mml replied on July 13, 2009 22:55 to the question "Canvas Messenger Bags - Painting Help?" in Timbuk2:

I just had a thought. Your best bet would probably be to use fabric paint. I know you're not planning to screen print your image onto the bag, but the paints used for silk screening onto t-shirts would work just as well on the canvas when applied by brush. Those paints were meant to withstand wear, tear, washings, etc.

mml replied on July 13, 2009 15:51 to the question "Canvas Messenger Bags - Painting Help?" in Timbuk2:

It's called "Midwest #10 Canvas". It's heavier than the standard canvas used over stretcher bars, but the hand will take well to acrylic or oil paint. It is not pre-gesso'd or primed. I'm sure you can use the same mediums you would on a normal painted canvas to protect your bag from water or dirt. Hope this helps...?

mml replied on May 04, 2009 18:28 to the question "brown fabric" in Timbuk2:

Yep, this fabric is available - you can get it at the Hayes store.

mml replied on February 05, 2009 18:04 to the question "wool laptop messenger without handle?" in Timbuk2:

There are no plans to bring grey wool back. We'll most likely discontinue the brown too, once it's gone... it's gone.

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mml replied on February 04, 2009 19:05 to the question "XL Messenger bag carry handle???" in Timbuk2:

We don't offer this option on the bag builder - it's not often we get this request. I checked with our factory and we'd be able to do this for you, if that's what you really want. Are you located in SF?

mml replied on February 04, 2009 18:35 to the idea "Why not add strap length as an option on the Custom bag builder?" in Timbuk2:

The strap on our classic messengers [all sizes] are adjustable. You can shorten/lengthen the strap using the cam buckle on the side of the bag. You're not the first that wants to see Blackberry back on the bag builder. Are you located in SF?

mml replied on February 04, 2009 18:30 to the question "How can I take up the extra strap on my classic messenger?" in Timbuk2:

Looks like you've got the strap threaded correctly, but I'm not sure why the cam would be popping open on its own. You may be looping too much of the strap through the slip lock [that's the rectangular thing that holds the end of the strap in place]. If you leave the end of the strap in the slip lock as you have it pictured here, does the cam still pop open?

mml replied on February 04, 2009 18:23 to the question "wool laptop messenger without handle?" in Timbuk2:

Yikes... I don't recommend hacking the handle off yourself. Where are you located? Are you able to make it over to our retail store?

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mml replied on February 04, 2009 04:04 to the question "XL Messenger bag carry handle???" in Timbuk2:

Good question... let me check and get back to you.

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mml replied on February 04, 2009 03:51 to the idea "Why not add strap length as an option on the Custom bag builder?" in Timbuk2:

Hey Zale - What bag did you 'build'?

mml replied on February 03, 2009 17:23 to the question "Side-cam" in Timbuk2:

Hi JJ - Our bags are known for their durability and can hold their ground in almost any freak accident. Do you plan on throwing yourself in front of a moving vehicle?

mml replied on January 28, 2009 19:27 to the question "Is the classic messenger in hemp/PET actually waterproof? I don't see a vinyl (TPU or whatever) liner, just more fabric?" in Timbuk2:

The Hemp fabric is backed with a water resistant liner... which you don't see because it's hidden by the main body lining.

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mml replied on January 26, 2009 17:06 to the question "What the heck is it??" in Timbuk2:

That yellow thingy is used in the stores - it's how the bags are hung on display racks. Most people cut it off... although I've seen some who prefer to leave it on.