Are you as tough as a Timbuk2 bag?

Unless you can deflect flying debris and shrapnel, then you’re probably not as tough as a Timbuk2 bag.

Made from bombproof Ballistic nylon, a synthetic nylon fabric used in World War II airmen’s flak (which is an abbreviation of the German word for anti-aircraft guns) jackets, Timbuk2 bags are said to be indestructible.

It’s this toughness that made it an instant hit with San Francisco bicycle messengers when it first came out in 1989 and still the same quality that makes Timbuk2 popular among urbanites, students and young professionals until now.

Using 1680 denier instead of the usual 600D polyester, Timbuk2 bags are resistant to wear and tear, ensuring optimum protection for all your stuff. It has been tested to have a rub rating of 50,000, which means that if it was a theater seat, it would take 50,000 sit cycles before any noticeable wear is observed.

If you’re still not convinced that this material can safeguard your precious tech gadgets like your MP3 player or laptop, Timbuk2 bags like The Blogger comes with a built-in, corduroy-lined laptop sleeve, positioned slightly off the bottom of the actual bag to protect your computer from shock. The Hacker Daypack and Commute Messenger have double-padded, waterproof, Hypalon reinforcements at the bottom for added support.

But the toughest thing about Timbuk2 bags is that it has discontinued using PVC and instead is using TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) in manufacturing their products, which is as tough as PVC but more earth-friendly as it can be recycled.

With shrapnel-deflecting and Mother Earth-saving capabilities, the real question you should be asking right now is: Can I be as tough as a Timbuk2 bag?

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