Timbuk2

Last verified: August 17, 2026

Return policy at a glance

United States
Return window
30 days
Free return shipping
No
Receipt required
Conditional
In store return for online orders
Not specified
Refund processing time
7-10 business days
Restocking fee
Not specified

Timbuk2 allows you to return most items within 30 days of purchase. Returns must be shipped back to the company, and you pay a flat $9.00 return shipping fee. Refunds are issued to your original payment method or as store credit, processed within 7 to 10 business days.

How returns work

You initiate returns through Timbuk2's online return process. The company will provide you with return instructions and a pre-addressed UPS label. You can then ship your return using the provided label or to the RMA address in Vacaville, California. You may also drop off your package at any UPS location using the provided label.

Exclusions and restrictions

Custom-made bags are not returnable, as each is sewn to order and all sales on custom items are final. Items marked as Final Sale are also not eligible for return. Timbuk2 does offer warranty coverage and paid repair options for most bag concerns outside the return window.

Refunds

Refunds are issued to your original form of payment by default, or you may choose to receive store credit instead. Processing takes 7 to 10 business days after the return is received and processed.

Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to return an item?

You have 30 days from purchase to return most items to Timbuk2. Custom-made bags and Final Sale items are excluded from returns.

Do I have to pay for return shipping?

Yes. Return shipping costs $9.00. Timbuk2 provides a pre-addressed UPS label with your return instructions, so you can ship the item back at that fixed rate.

What if I do not have my receipt?

You can still return an item without a receipt. Contact Timbuk2 customer service with your order details, including your name, email address, mailing address, and order date.

Do items need to be in original packaging?

Yes. Items must be returned in their original packaging to be eligible for a refund.

How long does it take to get my refund?

After your return is received and processed, it takes 7 to 10 business days for your refund to be confirmed. You will receive a confirmation email when the refund is complete.

Can I exchange an item for a different size or color?

Exchanges are not offered. You must return the original item for a refund, then place a new order for the item you want at your convenience.

Are custom-made bags returnable?

No. Custom-made bags are not returnable because each bag is sewn to order. All sales on custom items are final. However, Timbuk2 does offer warranty and paid repair options for most bag concerns.

How you can return an item

  • By mail , Pre-addressed UPS label provided or ship to RMA address in Vacaville, CA
  • Carrier drop off , Via UPS using provided label

Step by step

  1. Submit a return through the online return process.
  2. Receive return instructions and pre-addressed UPS label.
  3. Ship the return using the provided label or RMA setup.
  4. Wait 7-10 business days for processing and confirmation email.

What you cannot return

  • Custom-made bags , All sales are final on custom-made bags. Each bag is sewn to order.
  • Final Sale items , Not eligible for return per policy

How your refund comes back

You paid with Refund comes back as
original payment method Refund to original form of payment
store credit Store credit if preferred

Returning without a receipt

Contact customer service with order details including name, email, address, and order date

Exchanges

Exchanges not offered. Return original item for refund, then repurchase replacement at your convenience.

Warranty

Timbuk2 offers warranty and paid repair options for most bag concerns.

What the policy actually says

Every figure above is taken word for word from the retailer page. Here are the exact lines.

Field Quoted from the retailer
Return window days Most ready made items purchased from www.Timbuk2.com can be returned within 30 days.
Free return shipping However, we do charge a $9.00 return shipping fee on all returns; which will be deducted from your eligible return's refund or store credit.
Return shipping fee However, we do charge a $9.00 return shipping fee on all returns; which will be deducted from your eligible return's refund or store credit.
Receipt required Please Contact Us and give us your first name, last name, email address, shipping address and order date.
Original packaging required Returned goods must be in perfect, unused condition with all original tags.
Refund method We will issue a refund to the original form of payment or store credit if preferred.
Refund processing days Once received, returns take about 7-10 business days to process.

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