Timbuk2 Upgrades Business Casual with New Work Collection Shown for the First Time at OR Winter Market

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (January 15, 2015) – Timbuk2, the original San Francisco gear company for urban adventures near and far, expands its offerings for urbanites’ day-to-day uniform with new and updated commuting and office gear for Fall 2015. Dubbed the Work Collection and encompassing three collections, Impossible, Distilled and Transit, each line addresses every type of commuter and comes in fashion-forward color and fabric options. This collection will be shown for the first time at OR Winter Market at booth #28027.

“Timbuk2’s Work Collection was created for urbanites, business professionals and globe-trotting adventurers that need not only a functional, but also attractive way to carry their laptops and essentials from A to B,” said Director of Product and Design, Greg Bass. “All three collections feature an assortment of durable, functional and super organized bags that take office gear to the next level.”

Born and bred in San Francisco, Timbuk2 has continuously evolved its products to meet the demands of city life for over 25 years. The company introduces all three lines within the Work Collection made specifically for today’s urban professionals, who work to live, drink good coffee, love eating at local food trucks, sips on craft beers after work, and inspires others by leading the pack. To see the full Fall 2015 line visit: http://issuu.com/timbuk2designs/docs/tb2_f15_final.

Timbuk2 Impossible Collection

This Tokyo-inspired collection mixes fashion and technical design for the office, but seamlessly works on the bike commute as well. The Timbuk2 Impossible Collection highlights for Fall 2015 include:

Timbuk2 Bici Messenger

• The Bici Messenger is built for durability with CORDURA nylon fabric, genuine leather binding and trim and a custom Timbuk2 print interior lining. Armed with quick release shoulder strap and suspended back for cooler and supportive wearing. Super styling and functional, it fits a 15” MacBook Pro.
• Available in Charcoal, Tan and Indigo
• Retail Price: $269

Timbuk2 Set Backpack

• The Set Backpack is water resistant, fits an iPad and 15” MacBook Pro separately. Outfitted with genuine leather binding and trim to accompany the durable CORDURA nylon fabric.
• Available in Charcoal, Tan, and Indigo
• Retail Price: $229

Timbuk2 Strada Briefcase

• The Strada Briefcase is complete with dual top handles and removable shoulder strap. Equipped with genuine leather binding and trim and military inspired hardware. Fits iPad and 15” MacBook Pro separately plus several “zones” to organize your items, big and small.
• Available in Charcoal, Tan and Indigo
• Retail Price: $279

Timbuk2 Distilled Collection

Like a good whiskey, this collection improves with age. Made with 14oz. waxed canvas, genuine leather bindings and trim, the shape and materials wear over time becoming relaxed and best suited for each individual’s lifestyle. Distilled is built for city living and highlights for Fall 2015 include:

Timbuk2 Hudson Briefcase

• The Hudson Briefcase is made with premium liner fabric with a soft surface finish and genuine leather binding, trim and corners. Conveniently fits an iPad and 15” MacBook Pro in TSA compliant compartments. Comes complete with removable shoulder strap and internal organizers for additional electronics, pens and small items.
• Available in Stone, Reserve, Whiskey and Julep
• Retail Price: $269

Timbuk2 Walker Backpack

• This super stylish, water resistant backpack offers dual positioning snaps adjust the pack depending on fullness. It comfortably stores and protects iPad and 15” MacBook Pro, and has additional space for organizing pens, phones and other small items.
• Available in Stone, Reserve, Whiskey and Julep
• Retail Price: $249

Timbuk2 Transit Collection

Inspired by Timbuk2’s greatest hits and overall top sellers, this collection is an ode to the best commuter bags in and out of the office. The Timbuk2 Transit Collection highlights for Fall 2015 include:

Timbuk2 Uptown Backpack

• The Uptown Backpack is TSA compliant and fits an iPad and 17” MacBook Pro. It comes complete with slash pockets on the front for quick access to passport, boarding pass, etc., a large main compartment for any traveling essentials or clothes, and a secondary compartment with dedicated pockets and organization for all gadgets, cables and accessories.
• Available in Black, Diablo and now Black/Red Devil, Midway and Turf
• Retail Price: $119

Timbuk2 Range Briefcase

• The Range Briefcase features top handle and removable shoulder strap for option to wear as a messenger when quickly navigating the crowded train, busy streets or airport security. The TSA friendly laptop compartment allows access without removing bag and fits up to a 15” MacBook Pro. Additional pockets for iPad, small items, pens and phone, etc.
• Available in Pike, Black/Red Devil, Midway, Trench and Turf
• Retail Price: $119

The Timbuk2 Fall 2015 Work Collection will be available in August 2015. For more details, visit www.timbuk2.com. To preview the collection at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, visit booth #28027.

About Timbuk2
Timbuk2 is a San Francisco original, founded 25 years ago by bike messenger Rob Honeycutt in a garage in the city’s Mission District. Since its inception in 1989, Timbuk2 has designed quality bags, packs and accessories built to last a lifetime, evolving from the original bike messenger company to a pioneer of made-in-America customization and an industry leader in forward-thinking, sustainable manufacturing. The relentless drive to inspire urban mobility, enable individuality and promote responsibility has propelled Timbuk2 forward as it continues fusing passion and style to create durable, functional products informed by the company’s longstanding cycling roots and today’s vibrant city landscape. Timbuk2 products are sold at its retail stores in San Francisco, Seattle, Denver, Chicago, Venice Beach, Toronto, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, specialty retailers, and online at www.Timbuk2.com.