Timbuk2 Strap Pad with Grip,Black

I just purchased this strap pad and it is perfect with my timbuk2 medium messenger bag. The grip is awesome and works well whether you want to carry your bag with the strap across your chest (messenger style) or over one shoulder with the bag down at your side. Fits snug enough around the strap so it doesn't slide all over, but will stay on your shoulder if you need to swing the bag to your front to retrieve an item inside (one of my concerns prior to purchasing). Super comfortable on your shoulder even when carrying heavier items like books, binders etc. Highly recommended.

I purchased this strap separately from the bag - and am definitely glad that I did. The material is great, the grip really does what is advertised. The strap stays on my shoulder with no problem, and even better it stays in place on the strap itself - no unwanted sliding up and down , but it is still easy to adjust when I want to. Good quality material, and good addition to my bag. One thing I hadn't thought of - but now realize is important - is that this strap is also flexible and conforms to the shoulder easily. The material is not so stiff that you end up with this big rectangular piece of material that just sits on your shoulder. It conforms and is very comfortable. Looks nice too !

Contrary to another review, the strap pad arrived as pictured: with a light colored trademark swirl that I would say is a white/light grey neutral color (the other review stated it came with a yellow swirl which he/she found to clash with the colors of his/her bag). This strap pad with grip is a great addition to my black and grey paneled large Timbuk2 messenger bag. Also, the price is right; the same product (with the same color swirl) is for sale at a nearby outdoor store for more money.

Just like everything from timbuk2, it's of high quality and is recommended. The rubberized pad is the way to go, especially if you don't wear the strap across your chest. One reviewer already mentioned it keeping the bag on your shoulder, which it does.

perfect for use w/ any Timbuk2 bag. i swear by this item. rubberized lasts quite awhile too. too bad you cant recycle/send in the old strap to by having them sew in a new rubberized cover.