I had a timbuk2 maybe 2-3 years ago and i liked it but found it uncomfortable a lot of times and not that satisfying. It was soon stolen from me and insurance bought me a new chrome metropolis in camo.
I've been using this bag for everything from traveling, riding to work, sneaking cases of beer into my dorm when i was underage, and carrying books to class. The bag has held up perfectly, not a single issue with it and i think will be holding up great for a long time to come.