I'm considering getting my second Timbuk2 messenger bag. My first one was great! I've got a medium ballistic messenger bag. I kind of want something bigger though -- not that the medium doesn't hold my stuff. I'm envisioning something that would be on the big side for everyday use, but able to hold lots of stuff when I want to (I'm thinking like grocery shopping...which I'd need LOTS of room for). I'm considering the XL; I'm a pretty good sized guy, so I'm not so worried about being dwarfed by it, and I actually prefer it when my medium one is loose and kind of empty (it gets lumpy and uncomfortable when I get it really full). Could anyone with an XL comment on that plan; is it going to be way too big and cumbersome when I don't need all the extra space?
Second, I'm really liking the idea of the center divider option. I've already seen a few pictures and read some about it in other posts here, but I have a few more specific and clarifying questions. When you don't want the bag divided, you can velcro it shut and you have the whole big open area in the bag like the divider's not even there, right? Then, when you do open it up, how far does it stick out? Is it like a small pocket or is it like the size of half the bag (say, something you could get a nice, thick phone book or two into)?
My last question is about the X-Pac fabric; I'm somewhat confused by what I've read about it. Is it the slightly reflective stuff that's been discontinued? Basically, it's just really strong, light, and waterproof, no? I've seen a bag or two in stores I think might be made of X-Pac, but I'm not sure; is it kind of dull, not shiny like the ballistic?
I think that's it for now. Thanks a bunch for any help!
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