yeah, my timbuk2 can no longer be considered waterproof, thanks to gaping holes that cut through to the liner. after 4 years, i think it needs to be decommissioned. and there's no way i'd buy another timbuk2. they used to make messenger bags. now they make shi+e...

i'm leaning toward getting a reload courier with some custom stitching done on it. i'm a little worried that it will be uncarriably big for my 5'5" self, tho. The bag i carry now is 19" x 14".