Never Check Expandable Backpack

Very flexible. Love how water resistant it is. I can use it for a weekend away because of the flexibility

I have the bag for only 2 weeks but so far I have used it for a 4 day trip and as my daily bag for work. Very spacious although it isn’t bulky and I love how it doesn’t flip over when you place it on the ground.

My first timbuk2 bag was the first series with the tfsa approved laptop pocket. I loved that bag but it sank in a sailing incident but it set the bar for me and so I was trying to get as close to that bag again. . . - I miss the soft lined pocket for eyewear. - I like the layout for the most part, better organization now - I don't really understand what the two straps that cross the very front right vertical pocket are for. i undid the straps but they still get in the way of zipping - overall quality is good, materials seem dependable and what I expect from timbuk2 but missing a lot of reinforcement inside the bag - the water bottle pouch is kind of weird, the way the fabric folds etc. . . i am not sure what the advantage to the consumer is, seems more like it was designed that way to make it less stitching steps in manufacturing - laptop pocket requires a bit of navigating with a 16" MBP - this should have been the same system as the TFSA friendly pack and a missed opportunity for your company. Especially for something called the nevercheck - suggesting flights. . . - the inside pockets seem cheap, basically folded fabric, no webbing at seams for wear and tear etc. . Overall I am mostly ok with the bag, but am I amazed? Nope. Was it worth the price? I am leaning towards no but still undecided. I get that vibe that most early adopters of a really great product experience have years later after the brand finds their sweet spot and need to scale. Its not one thing that screams you are cutting corners/costs, its just little things. I believe in doing more with less but it kinda feels like you are doing less with less. Will I use it more than my mission workshop modular system? Yes cause as beautiful as those bags are, I had the main backpack product. You need more variety in the photos on your website. When I buy a backpack, i don't care what it looks on multiple models, I want to see how it is being used. Ideas for organization etc. . . I almost sent this bag back because of the laptop pocket. Jonathan