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Timbuk2 Messenger Bag: Is patching cracked interior of messenger bag a good idea?

Tue, 10 Dec 2024 05:29:59 -0700

I've had my Timbuk2 mini messenger bag for about 5 years and I've noticed the inside is getting cracked at the fold of the main flap. I'd like to find out if there is a recommended method of patching it to reinforce the integrity of the bag so that it will last longer. I was thinking of using duct tape to do so, but I'm hesitant to do it without reaching out to you to see if there is a better way to do it to insure that your product lasts longer as I really love this little bag. Please let me know. Thank you!

⟐ Answered December 10, 2024 at 5:29 MST

Timbuk2 Messenger Bag: no longer waterproof, what do I do?

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 04:20:51 -0700

Hi,

I have had my bag for about 6-7 yrs and it's still in great shape except it's no longer fully waterproof. Is there anything that can be done to fix it?

Thanks,

Brina

⟐ Answer deleted February 12, 2020 at 4:20 MST

Timbuk2 Messenger Bag: Zipper Rubbery holder over cloth zipper extender fell off!

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:32:09 -0700

The rubbery piece that holds onto the cloth extender that attaches to the zipper for the laptop compartment came off this morning, and short of attempting applying heat, there doesn't seem to be an easy way of re-attaching this little rubber piece.

⟐ Answer accepted March 17, 2026 at 18:32 MST

Timbuk2 Messenger Bag: Inner Zipper Came Off

Sun, 22 Apr 2018 11:46:48 -0700

The actual zipper part came right off the end of the zip. Anyway to get it back on

Timbuk2 Messenger Bag: Why is my shoulder strap fraying?

Sun, 30 Jul 2017 23:19:06 -0700

I remember how revolutionary it felt when I went through all the custom colors and designs, among other options, when I purchased it online about 15 years ago. I can look past some of the male and female clips breaking, even one breaking that caused the loss of reflective strap that used to hang on the back but I'm really disappointed that over 6-7 of owning the bag, the shoulder strap has been fraying where the handle latch is used to tighten and loosen the bag on my back. I used to just ignore it but it's been getting pretty bad over the last couple of years. It's sewn into the bag and I don't even see it as an option to replace. I'm not sure how this couldn't be a manufacturer defect but how can one prove anything... Any ideas?

EDIT: just figured out how to add an image

⟐ Edited by author July 30, 2017 at 23:19 MST