Like a new truck, a sturdy bag provides rugged durability, is useful for hauling heavy loads, and is an ideal way to get your mother-in-law to the airport. Customize a mom-carrier with today's Groupon: for $50, you get $100 worth of custom bags at Timbuk2, redeemable online.

Recently reviewed by The Gadgeteer, Timbuk2 constructs durable bags tailored to customer specifications. Bag builders begin by choosing from myriad bag blueprints, such as the classic messenger ($100), outfitted with a TrueFit cam buckle and a Napoleon pocket; a swig backpack ($100), perfect for laptops; or a lex backpack ($130), equipped with a padded back panel to make a heavy load of bricks feel like a heavy load of feathers. Each 2D selection will enter a cocoon of computer choices before emerging as a fully developed, three-dimensional bag that renders gravity powerless over textbooks, laptops, and totally complete state-quarter collections. Bags are customized by size, exterior color scheme, binding and logo color, and liner color. Add color to your Internet-delivery route with a large, ballistic-nylon limeaide laptop messenger bag ($160), or stylishly stroll to class with an extra-small, lightweight eula tote accented in shades of pacific blue and silver ($49).

Timbuk2 constructs each product from durable goods and provides a quality guarantee on each item. Designed to bear weight and stay in place, these bags are ideal for urban cyclists and wilderness adventurers alike. Much like text messages, customized orders can be delivered to your front door, place of business, or non-regulated submarine hatch.

Reviews

WebBikeWorld, The Gadgeteer, and CrunchGear all favorably reviewed Timbuk2.

• Timbuk2 bags are comfortable to wear, their wide shoulder strap doesn’t cut into my shoulder even when I am carrying a laptop along with other gear. – Julie, The Gadgeteer
• If you're a sunny day rider like me, the Timbuk2 messenger bag is a quick and easy way to carry belongings back and forth to work. – webBikeWorld