Timbuk2 Spire Laptop Backpack 2.0 Review (2 Weeks of Use)

[@amb11]

Excellent video overview. The quality of content on this channel is truly top-notch and often results in me spending my hard-earned cash (much to my wife’s annoyance!) 😅. Thanks.

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for the comment, Andrew! 😂

[@OtakuonabudgetBlogspotPage]

Nice review! I've had my v1 Rogue for about 4 years and it has two of those top flap buckle straps that get in the way of the front pocket. I like the organization updates on this one, though the side panels appear to be of the same material as the V1, which did not have the best water resistance and would absorb moisture from your water bottle if it has condensation on it, so something to look out for. They should have used the same tarp material all around as that has held up great over the years. Missing the webbing on the opposite side of the water bottle which had it's uses, or just another water bottle pocket to make it more symmetrical.

[@smopovianu]

Very clear and detailed review. Thanks!

[@PackHacker2]

Thanks for watching 😃 -Eric

[@karaengkatagana8498]

hi! Trying to get one but I'm still not sure, when you carry lot of stuffs in the bag, will it be heavy too on your back? I know other bags which made it feels like you dont really carry anything on your back

[@Abhitips224]

Great review! How does it do to keep the back from sweating? Does the air mesh have good air flow?

[@PackHacker2]

Hey Abhishek! We found the pack to have a nice about of mesh and foam for breathability. You can check out our written review for more info: packhacker.com/travel-gear/timbuk2/spire-laptop-backpack-2-0/ - Austin

[@Abhitips224]

@@PackHacker2 thank you.

[@Abhitips224]

@@PackHacker2 I just bought one and will be testing it out on the bike for ventilation and load balance. I love the messenger look, quality and minimal but useful features. I struggled a bit to find a way to attach the helmet when off the bike without it swinging around. I settled on running the helmet straps through the daisy chain and then locking the strap from behind the main buckle. So far it stays put when I open the main compartment. I feel this aspect was not thought through by Timbuk2 and I’ll be testing this out more and will update in a couple of weeks. A dedicated helmet holder of any kind and reflective stripes would be highly recommended. Nice back pack and good review.

[@SP800.69]

Oh man, thanks for the man/woman comparison. I'm taller and a bit more broad than the guy so the backpack will look like Hello Kitty bag on me.

[@Doomdoer]

IM SOLD!

[@PackHacker2]

😃

[@karaengkatagana8498]

hi! Trying to get one but I'm still not sure, when you carry lot of stuffs in the bag, will it be heavy too on your back? I know other bags which made it feels like you dont really carry anything on your back