San Francisco Food Blog

Swig: The backpack.

​Timbuk2 so loves its local drinking establishments that it has named a series of backpacks after S.F. watering holes (even the -- shall we say -- overly loved Grubstake and Endup). The company has named next week, Oct. 12-16, Timbuk2 Bar Week, and is offering some pretty sweet freebies during five days of happy hour specials.

On Monday, Oct. 12, the first three people to show up at the Blue Light (1979 Union at Buchanan) with customized Timbuk2 bags will win a Dolores Chiller pack. Tuesday, be one of the first three to donate your old T2 bag to At the Crossroads at Swig (561 Geary at Jones) and receive a Custom Swig pack. Wednesday, first three with a T2 bag to Dalva (3121 16th St. at Albion) get a Bag in a Box. Thursday, head to Hemlock (1131 Polk at Sutter) and find Tae; whisper "I love Timbuk2" and get a Hemlock pack. Finally, visit the T2 store (506 Hayes at Octavia) on Friday, October 16, wearing your T2 bag and you'll score a visit to the impressive factory, where you'll watch the customization of your new bag.

Each event takes place from 6 to 8 p.m., but you know how rabid people are for freebies, so show up extra early if you want a shot at winning.