I bought this to replace a fossil messenger bag. I own a timbuk2 backpack, roller luggage and hybrid backpack/messenger bag as well. Timbuk2 quality is hard to match, the command laptop messenger bag is no exception. I purchase 2 colors (Carbon/Molasses and Surplus) in size SMALL as i wanted something professional but not boring/stiff. I felt the Surplus color and texture just wasn't as polished as the Carbon & Molasses. At the same time i also purchased the Timbuk2 Closer Case in Small & Medium, however the medium was still smaller than the Command Small. I thought the slimmer size of the Closer Case might provide a clean look, however, it was still too small and the style of the Command bag, especially in C/M color is a very clean, sleek looking bag. Size small is still a larger messenger bag, but will not fit my 17" MSI laptop, should fit a 15" no problem. My MS Surface Pro fits with plenty of room to spare, which is what i purchased this bag to hold.
Pro:
1. Aluminum Hooks, though takes a minute to learn how to rotate the hook as some other reviewers have mentioned, after a couple times it's no easier/harder than a standard push-button clip style.
2. Napoleon side pocket on flap, AWESOME for going through TSA at airport to throw your keys, phone etc in (I'm pre-check so i cannot speak about the TSA approved benefits of this bag).
3. Cam Buckle lock, super awesome and convenient. Stows easily under seat in front of you, even on smaller planes.
4. Plenty of internal pockets for organization.
5. Texture of Carbon color material is really awesome, and very unique, will def. make people look twice at it. Surplus color did not have this texture
Cons:
1. minor but because I'm left-handed and the bag goes over the left side of my body (strap on right shoulder, bag on left of body), the water bottle pouch ends up being on the backside of the bag, this is just part of being a lefty in a right-hander's world.
2. more of an annoyance, the bottom of the bag is angled towards the front of the bag, so if you set it down it tends to fall forward, laying on bag face.
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