Crave giveaway: Durable Timbuk2 laptop backpack - CNET

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Congrats to Greg V. of San Francisco for winning last week's prize, a Timbuk2 messenger bag custom-designed by me. This week, we have another Timbuk2 bag, again resulting from my visit to the Timbuk2 factory a couple of miles from CNET's headquarters here in SF.

This one is a striking laptop backpack that has a jolt of color to help it stand out. Thick, padded straps and a contoured back will help keep a fully loaded pack from getting too hot and gouging your shoulders (I tried it out myself), and a chest strap helps distribute some of the weight.

Inside, a larger pocket straps in your laptop (up to 17 inches), while a smaller secondary pocket can hold a tablet. Importantly, the interior sleeves elevate your tech from the bottom of the pack, so an accidental drop shouldn't damage your electronics.

It's a lot of fun seeing the laptop bag-making process in person. Check out my experience, and what makes a good bag, here. And to make this backpack worth $180 your very own, please read our rules below.

The making of a laptop bag (pictures)

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