Long ago, way back in time, when dinosaurs wore backpacks, the bicycle messenger bag was a functional piece of equipment for carrying stuff. It was literally used for delivering things and disobeying traffic laws. When Timbuk2 hit the scene in 1989, they brought a whole new twist to the classic messenger bag - make them look badass. Sorry for writing ass. Messenger bags never looked back. Timbuk2 messenger bags revolutionized what it meant to be a bike messenger; it slowly created an urban fashion trend linked to a working-class heritage, rugged, urban affiliation.

Timbuk2's messenger bags are made to travel where you travel. Whether it be by bike, boat or Paul Bunyon's back, they're sure to stay on your back. When you purchase a Timbuk2 bag, you become bonded with that bag. It'll become like your 2nd or 3rd child, with you for life. These rugged and enduring Timbuk2 bags are a lot like Chris Pine maybe. With just enough of a 5 o'clock shadow, he's doing something right. Even if you're not in a Star Trek, you might as well be carrying a Timbuk2 bag because they are out of this world! Hey oh.

Some bags are meant to be worn, some are meant to hold all your crap. Some will do all of this and be your best friend. Timbuk2 messenger bags are a pioneering brand of their time. Born in San Francisco by the messengers themselves, Timbuk2 bags have a reputation of being stupidly durable, and they won't take a spill on you in the street. Great for carrying a laptop or your lunch, Timbuk2's Classic Messenger Bag and Timbuk2's D-Lux Race Stripe Messenger Bag are two bags that are acceptable male accessories. The three-panel, tri-color design of the Timbuk2 bags, is an icon on the street of San Fran. So even if you live in the Mitten, grab a Timbuk2 messenger and allow yourself to dream of the West Coast.