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title: Timbuk2 Phoenix Cycling Backpack
date: 2013-11-27 09:21:08
permalink: https://lesterchan.net/blog/2013/11/27/timbuk2-phoenix-cycling-backpack/
author: Lester Chan
categories:
  - "Case, Dock & Bag"
tags:
  - backpack
  - bag
  - cycling
  - Timbuk2
---

Bought the [Timbuk2 Phoenix Cycling Backpack](http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/phoenix-cycling-laptop-backpack) together with the [Timbuk2 Catapult Cycling Messenger Bag](http://www.timbuk2.com/tb2/products/catapult-cycling-ipad-laptop-mini-messenger-bag) from [Timbuk2 Singapore Store](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2013/11/01/timbuk2-singapore-store/) because I have a one-time media discount of 30%. The Timbuk2 Phoenix Cycling Backpack is retailing for **S$169** and after the 30% discount, I paid S$118.30.

The Phoenix Cycling Backpack is just available in 1 size which is medium and there are 3 designs you can choose from, nylon carbon / ripstop carbon / nylon carbon, nylon gunmetal / revlon red / revlon red or nylon black.

I chose the nylon carbon / ripstop carbon / nylon carbon.

This backpack has a base capacity of 26L and is capable of expanding to 35L by just loosening the buckle at the bottom. It has a side access to the main compartment and a separate compartment for your laptop.

The laptop compartment fits up to 17″ laptop and you can access it from the side (known as Timbuk2’s Swing Around Access).

I bought this backpack for my upcoming trip to the US because I will be bringing my laptop along and I need the backpack to fit more stuff.

Previously, for most of my trips, I always brought along the [Timbuk2 Q Backpack 2011](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2012/02/03/timbuk2-q-backpack-2011/), which can’t really fit much things inside.

![Timbuk2 Phoenix Cycling Backpack - Bag Front](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5473/10907545513_55a2024e54_c.jpg)

![Timbuk2 Phoenix Cycling Backpack - Bag Inside](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5493/10907372554_25a69ff230_c.jpg)

![Timbuk2 Phoenix Cycling Backpack - Front Pocket](https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2834/10907543983_c0c88e1820_c.jpg)

![Timbuk2 Phoenix Cycling Backpack - Side Access](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5542/10907247195_9e4d2cf302_c.jpg)

![Timbuk2 Phoenix Cycling Backpack - Laptop Compartment](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5549/10907542703_b2093f44fb_c.jpg)

![Timbuk2 Phoenix Cycling Backpack - Back View](https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5547/10907245245_e9581a9b15_c.jpg)