[Amazon.ca] *HOT* TimBuk2 Assorted Backpacks Up to 47% Off

May 25th, 2020 4:34 pm

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montyb1990 [OP]: Newbie; Nov 15, 2017; 3 posts; 19 upvotes

May 25th, 2020 4:34 pm

[Amazon.ca] HOT TimBuk2 Assorted Backpacks Up to 47% Off

Deal Link:: https://www.amazon.ca/Timbuk2-Authority ... &psc=1
Price:: $89.97
Savings:: 47%
Retailer:: Amazon.ca

Frequent lurker but first post to please excuse any issues, but I have come across a few hot deals on some assorted TimBuk2 backpacks.

"The Authority" in Black Only is $89.97, down from $167.70. Frequently seen at ~$120 though, but still a great deal.
"The Rogue" in Black Only is $63.81, down from $79.
"Spire" in New Black is $109 + $20 off coupon, down from $133.65.

All bags have great reviews and a lifetime warranty!

May 25th, 2020 4:36 pm

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chatbox: Deal Guru; Apr 17, 2003; 10644 posts; 7234 upvotes

May 25th, 2020 4:36 pm

Someone mentioned this with regard to Timbuk2's warranty:
mec-timbuk2-launch-pack-unisex-colour-g ... #p32556222

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May 25th, 2020 4:38 pm

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coopercold: Deal Addict; Nov 5, 2006; 1707 posts; 7921 upvotes

May 25th, 2020 4:38 pm

But it's a backpack? Is it so expensive because it's "cool"? I'm not cool, so I just wanna make sure.

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May 25th, 2020 4:54 pm

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Chingyul: Deal Addict; Oct 12, 2006; 2291 posts; 662 upvotes; Alberta

May 25th, 2020 4:54 pm

coopercold wrote: ↑ But it's a backpack? Is it so expensive because it's "cool"? I'm not cool, so I just wanna make sure.

Cool and build quality and features.
So up to you if you wanna pay for that.

Like, I'll buy a Timbuk2 pack, but I won't buy a Veilance pack:
https://www.veilance.com/ca/en/shop/nomin-pack

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May 25th, 2020 5:00 pm

#5

ChiGGz: Deal Addict; Apr 8, 2003; 1589 posts; 172 upvotes; Downtown Toronto

May 25th, 2020 5:00 pm

Chingyul wrote: ↑ Cool and build quality and features.
So up to you if you wanna pay for that.

Like, I'll buy a Timbuk2 pack, but I won't buy a Veilance pack:
https://www.veilance.com/ca/en/shop/nomin-pack

I am all about the clean looking backpacks but this thing is void of any character. It looks so faceless lol

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May 25th, 2020 5:16 pm

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SauceLife: Jr. Member; Jun 12, 2017; 156 posts; 69 upvotes

May 25th, 2020 5:16 pm

Have owned timbuk2 bags for close to 10 years now. Highly recommend!

May 25th, 2020 5:31 pm

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xxxronjames: Sr. Member; Apr 18, 2017; 701 posts; 344 upvotes; Poland

May 25th, 2020 5:31 pm

How does this compare to the Osprey that was available on the Last Hunt? I assume this is more for daily use? Looking for a backpack for air travel + occasional travels

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May 25th, 2020 5:46 pm

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aznflava: Jr. Member; Sep 30, 2010; 121 posts; 409 upvotes; Toronto, ON

May 25th, 2020 5:46 pm

MEC is also having a sale (possibly even cheaper?). I had the Spire for years and it's extremely well built and I travel 3 times a month for work. Highly recommended, well worth the price!

https://www.mec.ca/en/brand/timbuk2/pro ... g_text=tim

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May 25th, 2020 5:47 pm

#9

ji2o0k: Deal Expert; Oct 28, 2004; 24317 posts; 7799 upvotes; Toronto

May 25th, 2020 5:47 pm

how does this compare to PKG? Do they compare?

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May 25th, 2020 5:49 pm

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aznflava: Jr. Member; Sep 30, 2010; 121 posts; 409 upvotes; Toronto, ON

May 25th, 2020 5:49 pm

xxxronjames wrote: ↑ How does this compare to the Osprey that was available on the Last Hunt? I assume this is more for daily use? Looking for a backpack for air travel + occasional travels

I used it for air travel all the time, it gets shoved and beat up a lot but it keeps its shape and easy to clean.

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May 25th, 2020 5:54 pm

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tfong010: Deal Addict; Apr 6, 2017; 1299 posts; 2282 upvotes; GTA

May 25th, 2020 5:54 pm

Terrible quality and absolutely horrendous customer service. Started to use osprey bags.

May 25th, 2020 6:03 pm

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StealthFinder: Deal Addict; Jul 6, 2007; 2747 posts; 1850 upvotes; Niagara On The Lake

May 25th, 2020 6:03 pm

Very happy with my Roots back pack from Costco, bought while on sale. We take it on all our trips and it is a constant companion. Holds really well and costs near $20 or so. Using it for the past 4 years. Cannot justify paying $90+ for a back pack leave alone the obscene $1000+ for a Veilance which looks terrible.

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May 25th, 2020 6:18 pm

#13

bumbaclot411: Jr. Member; Jul 27, 2009; 170 posts; 52 upvotes; Toronto

May 25th, 2020 6:18 pm

Good deal, thanks OP. I will stick with Jack Wolfskin for now though, great experience.

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May 25th, 2020 6:21 pm

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DarkReaper: Deal Addict; May 13, 2005; 2247 posts; 1590 upvotes; Toronto

May 25th, 2020 6:21 pm

I love Timbuk2 bags. If you live in Toronto, might be worth checking out the store on Queen when they have their clearances. I picked up a few bags for about $20-30 this way.

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May 25th, 2020 6:27 pm

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zerocool_maverick: Member; Apr 20, 2011; 273 posts; 213 upvotes; Edmonton, Canada

May 25th, 2020 6:27 pm

StealthFinder wrote: ↑Very happy with my Roots back pack from Costco, bought while on sale. We take it on all our trips and it is a constant companion. Holds really well and costs near $20 or so. Using it for the past 4 years. Cannot justify paying $90+ for a back pack leave alone the obscene $1000+ for a Veilance which looks terrible.

We also use the roots bag from Costco. When our diaper bag gave up we replaced it with the roots one from Costco which has held up much better and is very spacious as well. Can't go wrong with the $20 backpack.

May 25th, 2020 6:30 pm

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Bbrown3979: Sr. Member; Sep 21, 2019; 521 posts; 1140 upvotes

May 25th, 2020 6:30 pm

Original prices on Amazon are inflated, it's a decent deal but I wouldn't call it hot

May 25th, 2020 6:35 pm

#17

pablonutribar: Deal Addict; Nov 27, 2005; 2243 posts; 106 upvotes; Toronto

May 25th, 2020 6:35 pm

tfong010 wrote: ↑ Terrible quality and absolutely horrendous customer service. Started to use osprey bags.

I'm going to have to agree with this poster. They offer a lifetime warranty, but that is not completely true. They will make you pay for the warranty service fee when you ship it in (at your own expense) and will only refund the service fee if they deem your warranty claim "credible". I had a duffel from them that tore right open while I was on vacation within 6 months of purchase. I've also had a travel bag where the zipper failed within two years. Luckily for the second item I had bought it at MEC and was able to return it with no hassles.

These bags look nice but they are of poor quality and the warranty is a bit scammy.

May 25th, 2020 6:38 pm

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Sum_guy: Deal Addict; Apr 7, 2011; 2127 posts; 749 upvotes; Hamilton

May 25th, 2020 6:38 pm

I've had a few of their bags and they stand up pretty well. I'm not a fan of some of the features (closure on my minimalist briefcase is dumb and a simple snap would be better) but they do seem to last.

What I dislike is that they're heavy and sometimes the could use some internal organization. The backpack I have is obviously commuter/student oriented and there's no pen loops as an example.

The same backpack has lasted two years with my son who is not gentle with things and tends to overload the bag. You'll probably get your money's worth with Timbuk2.