Author Archives: Lizzy

Halloween 2011

Halloween is serious @Timbuk2 (see 2010 & 2009). We don’t believe in slutty nurse costumes; we believe in clever (and perhaps a little bit slutty) costumes. The competition was stiff this year – bat dogs, dangerous boobs, men in pink tutus, lederhosen, disco mamas and papas – but Jordan’s Banksy throwing flowers was voted Timbuk2′s [...]

Waiting for Blue in Color

@plsiii via instagram: “So many colors, waiting for the blue line @timbuk2.”

Fan Mail: The Whole Beast

Our friend John roasts whole animals over open fires for a living. And for years he bike commuted over the Golden Gate bridge with a Timbuk2 bag full of knives. He’s a real life American badass. After years of working in San Francisco’s best restaurants, John started The Whole Beast. A San Francisco-based operation, John [...]

Oh My!

Every bike commute should look like this. Via halloweenorwilliamsburg.tumblr.com.

What’s in a Name?

This limited edition, made in San Francisco messenger launches tomorrow in a very limited quantity. It’s made from a Poly cotton blend that features 50 celebrity faces at a low repeat, so every bag made is unique. Some feature Che, others Lady Di. You cannot choose your face and we think it’s beautiful. We felt [...]

Mission Cycling Wallet Glam Shots

Oooo. Ahhh. Makes you want to work hard for big legs, skinny arms and sexy tan lines. The Mission Cycling Wallet launches tomorrow @ the Timbuk2 retail store, timbuk2.com, Mission Cycling retail store & missioncycling.org/shop

The Hoff

Our new Nightrider Messenger was not necessarily inspired by the Hoff, but his soundtrack makes it hot hot hot. Ups to the Hoff. See the Nightrider’s real inspiration here.

Mission Cycling Wallet Launch Party

There have been rumors and exciting “leaked” photos of our beloved wallet collaboration with local cycling club, Mission Cycling. We’re pleased to announce that the Mission Cycling Wallet is launching on Friday, October 28. Join us for the launch party on Thursday night, October 27. About This Project: Timbuk2 and Mission Cycling are San Francisco [...]

Nightrider Messenger

We’re insanely stoked to welcome the newest Limited Edition member of our made in San Francisco messenger bag family, the Nightrider Messenger. The Nightrider was inspired by two cyclists’ hacks and the Bay Bridge rumble strips, and is designed to give you maximum visibility on-bike (action video!). The Story of the Nightrider’s Immaculate Conception: 2008 [...]

The Triumphant Return of the Shoulder Strap

We really listen to you guys. Our Snoop Camera Messenger, Snoop Camera Insert and upcoming diaper bag launch are proof that we listen. So when we ditched the removable shoulder strap on our Custom Cargo Tote and you said, “Oh no you didn’t!” we heard you. This week we started testing different shoulder straps on [...]