Timbuk2 bags recently launched a new Travel line of bags, suitcases and pouches designed to make airline travel easier and less stressful. Most items are only available in three colors; the “brown/flame” shown above on their Checkpoint wheeled bag, an “army green/spinach” combo and all black. For now, you can’t custom order your own color pattern…we’re waiting on their marketing rep to call us back with plans for future customization options.
Color selections aside, there are some cool features among the 10 items offered, like removeable laptop/accessory pouches to speed security checks, clear pouches for your toiletries and liquid explosives (have you ever tried to light an astringent? Good times…). The Checkpoint, above, is Timbuk2’s first-ever rolling suitcase, and it has a couple of niceties. You know that strap on top of your suitcase that you never use and just flaps around? They’ve hidden it. That crappy handle that extends? This one’s shaped like a shovel handle. It also has some useful interior pockets and sections.
There are also some messenger bags that have a few new features…but they’re still mainly messenger bags. Check out more pics and a couple of the more useful looking items when you read “more”…










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