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A comment on the question "Why are there no compression straps on any of your bags?" in Timbuk2:

Messenger bags have 'em. – Johnnie O., on September 24, 2008 20:55

Johnnie O. replied on September 24, 2008 20:54 to the question "Why are there no compression straps on any of your bags?" in Timbuk2:

I have compression straps on my fairly new bag and I use them all the time. They help me manage my load, especially with bulky, weird-shaped, items.

If it helps, it was a custom messenger (not laptop) bag with the long, removable reflector tabs.

misterbaggy replied on September 24, 2008 19:30 to the question "Why are there no compression straps on any of your bags?" in Timbuk2:

I've got a pile of old T2 bags, all but one of which were fully optioned with center dividers, truck tarp liners, ballistic bottom boots and most of all...

COMPRESSION STRAPS!

I carry a bag every day, everywhere. To work, on a bike, on a motorcycle, in the car, on a plane, on trips...Sometimes I may have my passport, blackberry, and a few papers. The next day I may put 5 quarts of automotive paints and a change of clothes in. On a motorcycle at 90mph, a nice tidy bag's a must and the compression straps make this easy.

I switched to a Pac Designs bag for utility, and a Crumpler for travel due to T2 not being able to make a custom bag w/ C-straps.

Bring them back, and I'll follow!

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yodelayheehu replied on July 20, 2008 18:55 to the question "Why are there no compression straps on any of your bags?" in Timbuk2:

Really would like compression straps, and maybe a D-ring in the shoulder strap loop (south of the cam buckle) to pull on to tighten the strap, I put a carabiner in mine and it works great!

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KE replied on July 07, 2008 11:27 to the question "Bottom compression straps" in Timbuk2:

People seem to have been asking for this for a while. It is the only thing preventing me from ordering a new bag.... pleeeease - the straps were so useful for carrying stuff under the bag & keeping a nice slim profile when unloaded. It would be muchly appreciated!!

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yodelayheehu asked a question in Timbuk2 on July 03, 2008 02:44:

Bottom compression straps

before 2003 you used to offer straps that let you cinch the bottom of the bag if your load wasn't so big, any chance you'll bring them back? ( if only for a limited time so that I can order a new bag) Thanks!