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Timbuk2 Hacker Daypack

★★★★☆
4.5

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★★★★☆
4.4

 

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Pros

  • Good padding (44)
  • Comfortable (42)
  • Easy to load (37)
  • Highly adjustable (33)
  • Lightweight (28)
  • Large capacity / good size (19)
  • Waterproof (2)
  • Attractive design (1)
  • Convertible (1)
  • Easy to clean (1)
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Cons

  • Small capacity (13)
  • Bulky (2)
  • Not enough straps (2)
  • Backpack clips unclasp (1)
  • Bad shoulder pad (1)
  • Clip type shoulder straps (1)
  • Colors (1)
  • Hard to load (1)
  • Loading not ideal (1)
  • Logo fraying (1)

Best Uses

  • Day trip (24)
  • Good for commuting (9)
  • Backpacking (8)
  • Work (5)
  • Hiking (4)
  • Travel (3)
  • Everyday (2)
  • Office (2)
  • School (2)
  • Work bag (2)
 
 
 

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Two way convertible bag built for most 15" laptops.

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Last update: Nov 3, 2009

Timbuk2 Hacker Daypack Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

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[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Protect your laptop and your back!

"Right out of the packaging I noticed this bag was made with quality materials. Nice to know considering the price. My only major gripe with this bag is that the main pocket only holds about 2 textbooks and a spiral notebook (I usually carry 3 textbooks, a lab notebook, a 2 inch binder, and loose papers. What makes this bag stand out is the extremely thick padding that surrounds the laptop compartment (probably..." Read Full Review »

Jul 17, 2009 by Nick

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Bag updated and no longer fits my stuff

"I buy a bag with three special criteria in mind: 1. Must qualify as a Small Bag (not the carry-on) on American Airlines (36 linear inches). I will not fly Southwest because the customer support person I called couldn't understand what I had and wanted to declare it my carry-on. 2. Must qualify to be taken into Major League Baseball Ballparks. MLB lists a requirement that items be smaller than 16 by 16 by 8 inche..." Read Full Review »

Aug 25, 2009 by Philip Wing

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Timbuk2 Hacker Daypack Review

Bag updated and no longer fits my stuff

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Good padding

    Cons

  • Small Capacity

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I buy a bag with three special criteria in mind:

1. Must qualify as a Small Bag (not the carry-on) on American Airlines (36 linear inches). I will not fly Southwest because the customer support person I called couldn't understand what I had and wanted to declare it my carry-on.

2. Must qualify to …"  Read Full Review »

New Hacker with 17" MBP, zipper max closed

New Hacker with 17
  • Using Product
  • Picture of Product

Old Hacker with 17" MBP, zipper partially opened

Old Hacker with 17
  • Picture of Product
  • Using Product
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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Aug 25 2009
Philip Wing
San Francisco, CA
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[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Timbuk2 Hacker Daypack Review

Protect your laptop and your back!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Good padding
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Hard to load
  • Small Capacity

    Best Uses

  • Backpacking
  • Day trip
 

"Right out of the packaging I noticed this bag was made with quality materials. Nice to know considering the price. My only major gripe with this bag is that the main pocket only holds about 2 textbooks and a spiral notebook (I usually carry 3 textbooks, a lab notebook, a 2 inch binder, and loose pap …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 17 2009
Nick
Salinas, California
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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Timbuk2 Hacker Daypack Review

travelling geek not thrilled with Hacker

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Easy To Load
  • Good padding
  • Lightweight

    Cons

  • Restricts Movement
  • Small Capacity

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I initially ordered the Underground pack and was dismayed that the short strap at the top of the pack for one-handed grabbing failed after about 10 light uses. Other than that, my only complaint with the Underground was that it was very difficult to get a ThinkPad T60 into the laptop storage compar …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
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May 6 2009
kevin the not cool bag guy
portland, or
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Timbuk2 Hacker Daypack Review

Purpose Built

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy To Load
  • Good padding
  • Highly Adjustable
  • Lightweight
  • More »

    Cons

  • Strap padding

    Best Uses

  • Day trip
  • Travel
  • Urban activities
 

"Purpose built and very functional for hauling around my 15" MBP in my usual urban setting or in travel. Very easy to handle in an airplane - especially on a smaller commuter aircraft.

Love the waterproofing - handy when I travel to the coast and during my local monsoon season. Just enough capacity, …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 1 2009
T-Bone
Tucson, AZ
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Timbuk2 Hacker Daypack Review

Perfect for a Bike Commute...

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy To Load
  • Fits under Airline Seat
  • Good padding
  • Highly Adjustable
  • More »

    Cons

  • Clip Type Shoulder Straps
  • Needs Waist Strap
  • No Hydration Bladder hook
  • Only ONE Bottle Pouch

    Best Uses

  • Airline travel
  • Bike Commute
 

"This bag does it all. We use it to carry a laptop to anf from work on a 10 mile Bike commute and for bussiness travel on commercial airliners. This fits under even the small seats when full, so it's a perfect travelling companion. Add a travel bag for the overhead, and your set for two or three day …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 24 2009
Josh and Cody
Nashville, TN
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