![]() ![]() You’ll get an idea of our own loadout later the sternum strap-less harness system copes well with it.Īt the front, the logo doesn’t only bear the Timbuk2 branding it’s also an accessory loop for bike lights and/or carabiners. It’s still manageable, but your mileage may vary depending on what you’re carrying. The loss (or lack) of a sternum strap isn’t a huge one considering that the Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 is still within daypack territory at its capacity. Timbuk2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 | Padding’s a little thin, but it will do. A shame since a sliding rail is our favorite kind of sternum strap adjustment. Unfortunately, our sample did not include one, so we couldn’t test it. There are also nylon rails on each shoulder strap for mounting a sternum strap. Strap keepers are one of those features that are easy to dismiss, but in our opinion, once you’ve had them, you’ll wish all backpacks do too. The straps are length adjustable, with built-in strap keepers to keep slack neat and tidy. That said, we’d feel better with just a bit more padding, considering the backpack’s total capacity of 24.5 liters. What’s more, the edges of the straps are tapered comfortably enough that they don’t dig in. ![]() However, it’s at an acceptable level of comfort that we really didn’t find them lacking. The shoulder straps and the back panel are also padded underneath all the mesh, though the shoulder straps are a bit thin. Timbuk2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 | It’s all meshed up here. However, breathability is but one of the many factors contributing to overall comfort. We don’t have an issue when it comes to this backpack’s breathability, and those among you who live or frequently travel to warm tropical places may find this feature interesting. There are backpacks with some mesh material, some with none, and then there are backpacks like the Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0, whose back panel and shoulder straps are covered with it. That sounds like a given with all zippers, but it only takes one bad zip to stop you from being able to use your laptop for an important presentation. All of the zippers are YKK as well, so they slide and glide around reliably. It’s nothing crazy in terms of denier, but it’s a good balance of durability and softness. Fortunately, Timbuk2 starts off strong with 420D Coated Nylon. What’s important to us is if there’s any substance behind whatever aesthetic choices a company makes. Timbuk2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 | These bad boys won’t hinder you from getting things done.Īll of that said, we really don’t mind the styling, nor do we mind the fact that it’s not the most eye-catching bag at the party. We think Gunmetal is the way to go among the three colorways if you want something more eye-catching, though the black trim on gray is still pretty subtle, all things considered. As far as we can tell, Nautical is Timbuk2 speak for navy blue while Gunmetal is a silver/gray color. Timbuk2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 | The logo is not only ornamental it’s also an accessory loop.Īt the time of writing this review, there’s also a Gunmetal and Nautical colorway available. ![]() This isn’t necessarily a bad thing considering that this is a laptop backpack-you wouldn’t want it to draw too much attention. We’re testing out the Eco Black colorway, and this model fully embraces being discreet and subtle. It’s not subtle with its lines and branding, though it’s not very brash either-it’s an approach that doesn’t stand out too much among the big crowd of modern-looking backpacks. Timbuk2 takes an urban and contemporary approach for its styling of this backpack. Read on to learn more about what we think the Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 gets right and what it gets wrong. It offers the minimal protection we’d expect more from a typical daypack, but not from a laptop backpack. Unfortunately, we were underwhelmed by the built-in laptop sleeve despite the promising start of its trio of pockets and front compartment with a dedicated tablet pocket. We’re really more interested in what laptop-specific features this backpack has. Unfortunately, we couldn’t find the side of a lovely park anywhere, but that’s okay. Timbuk2 Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0 | Will your laptop find a home here? So when we got our hands on Timbuk2’s Parkside Laptop Backpack 2.0, we knew immediately what to check for. Nor would you expect a duffel to be flat and slim like a messenger bag. For example, you wouldn’t expect a bag that’s labeled “ daypack” to measure over 40 liters. Whenever a company puts a particular term in the name of its product, it’s fair to assume that there’s a reason behind it. ![]()
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