Timbuk2 Valencia Tote Bag

I am passionate about loving this purse. Please note, though, that the interiors of these purses tends to vary. My black one that looks like the picture has a velcro-type closure of the inside oversize pocket while my confetti/pink one has no closure on the same pocket.That doesn't change anything, though. I haven't changed my purse since my confetti one arrived and my Mother insisted on buying herself a black one as well. We travel quite frequently and this bag is roomy and can be used either over the shoulder or as a messenger. The water bottle holder is fabulous, I keep my keys and phone in the outside pocket.The interior of the purse has contrasting fabric so that you can find your stashed goods much easier! I've looked at several purses in this style, but none have compared with the Valencia. It truly is just that wonderful. (Aside from the inner pocket variances.)

I bought this last minute before a trip with friends to NYC. We'd be walking most of the time and I wanted something hands-free I could just throw across my body and not worry about someone snatching it. Also I knew we'd have at least one rainy day so the black nylon version of this served its purpose bc it kept all my things dry inside. I originally wanted the cuter patterned canvas version but it couldn't ship in time and it ended up for the best. However, my biggest gripe would be the lack of any interior zippered pockets. There's a big sectioned open pocket that really wasn't deep enough to help organize my littler things like gum, hotel card, metro pass, etc effectively, so I ended up digging around aimlessly in the bag a lot in time crunch situations and worried about things falling out when pulling bigger items out. The front outside pocket was perfect for a water bottle though.The strap wasn't bad, I stuffed a light rain jacket in the bag and with my other necessities, it did start pulling on my shoulder after a while but that's to be expected of most cross-body bags unless you have a padded strap. It was easy to adjust the length.Overall, if I had more time, I'd definitely search for a similar bag but with better internal organization and zippers but this definitely did its job for me in NYC and will be kept for future trips until I find a better replacement.

This is an attractive bag that's very durable-even has a lifetime guarantee. I like the design but am not crazy about the material, which is some sort of woven synthetic fiber that rustles when you touch it. Haven't tested it yet but it looks water proof. It's lightweight, and I do like the outside pouch for a water bottle, which is disguised as one of the decorative gathers on the front. I would like it better if it had more compartments inside. The handle, which is adjustable, is woven nylon, kinda like a dog leash or belt, which is not what I was expecting. Okay for casual wear, definitely not for dressier occasions. Might be good for travelers worried about rain or theft; (the handle would be hard to break or cut).

I always purchase light colored bags and I have never had a bag get dirty so fast or retain the dirt so much. You can wash it by hand and it gets a bit cleaner, but a few days later it will be dirty again. Other than that a great bag.

I did a lot of research on bags, and finally bought this 2 months ago. this bag has been perfect for me. It's cute and functional, very durable, and I can easily find things I need. I have small items like feminine products and medicine in the velcro compartment inside the main compartment, the mesh water bottle holder fits my 32oz. Nathan Big shot bottle perfectly and keeps items dry from the condensation, and the outer pocket is perfect for keys and phone.The one thing I'd change is the strap. It takes away some of the cuteness and if the bag has my water inside it starts to hurt my back so I'd recommend buying a shoulder strap to attach.

I love Timbuktu. This is a fun bag that has just the right amount of space for me. I love the little pocket in the front which is perfect for keys and a cell phone. Two changes I would make to make it perfect would be: 1. a zip closure for the inside pocket. When I have items in it, it gapes open and every time I try to put something else in it, it always hits the inner part of that inside pocket. 2. The straps slip right off my shoulder when I'm wearing a coat. I think it's just the material. I might suggest putting some type of grippy material on the under part of the strap.I still use it and don't regret buying it though. :)

I knew I would like this bag but when it came in the mail and I opened the package it was even better than I imagined! I never write reviews but I loved this bag so much I had to. When the bag arrived the fabric was super soft, the size was perfect, very light weight, not bulky at all, and super cute! I purchased the grey bag and I loved it so much that the day it arrived I ordered the black one as well. I can use it at the office or at the gym as it can be suited for both. Very pleased customer here!

Love this bag for those days when I do errands after a fitness class. I feel like a dork carrying my Coach bag while wearing my exercise clothes, and have been looking for months for a cute casual black nylon bag. The adjustable strap is long enough to wear crossbody if desired. The polka dot plum lining is a darling touch. My only suggestion for improvement would be for the large inside pocket to have a zipper, as it gapes open. Also, the addition of traditional smaller inside pockets for phone/glasses would have been appreciated. Like the outside pocket for a water bottle! Thanks