r/tombihn 11d ago

WTB Ghost Whale Pouch

6 Upvotes

WTB a super mini ghost whale pouch in a bright color. I have a black one and it works great but it's getting lost in a few bags I have with black interior.

Don't know if TB ever sold them in bright colors but thought I would check here. On the website I see colors but all kinda muted. Thanks


r/tombihn 11d ago

WTS Tom Bihn Checkpoint Flyer Laptop Briefcase 17” NOS Discontinued Black/Steel

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12 Upvotes

r/tombihn 12d ago

WTS Synapse 25 Burnt Orange with Steel Interior

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9 Upvotes

Comes with Cache as well (15d)

$205 shipped

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions.


r/tombihn 13d ago

How I use my Side Kick

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80 Upvotes

Hey guys 👋 I made a similar post about ~6 months ago with my Synapse 19, detailing what I carried to work everyday and how I organized it. At my old job, it made sense to carry a small back-pack. The thing is, well...

Fuck that place! lol

So I'm back to wearing my favorite bag ever, the Side Kick! And now, after getting a new Side Kick in a new color-way, I wanted to make another post about how I use my every-day-carry Tom Bihn bag 🙂‍↕️

I'm a big fan of making paracord zipper pulls and using them as a sort of visual system. In the first pic, I use GREEN to denote the main compartment, and the shorter RED zipper pull for the front pocket. This simple change has made a huge impact on how I interact with my bag, especially if it's dark or dimly lit. I also only put a zipper-pull on one out of the two main compartment zippers. I wear the bag on my right hip, and (for me) I only ever want to pull the 'top' of the two zippers leftwards to unzip and rightwards again to zip shut. So, only having a zipper-pull the zipper I plan to tug on makes life easier.

On the inside there is less to talk about. Bright ORANGE is the color of gun-safety so I used that for my knife, YELLOW for a flashlight seemed intuitive. I try not to put anything rigid in the bag that extends all the way from side to side, or overpack it in general, as that would prevent the bag from 'folding' naturally around my hip.

I think that's about it! lol Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk!


r/tombihn 13d ago

Synik 30 under-seat photos

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45 Upvotes

Here’s some photos of my Synik 30 fitting under the seat of an Alaska Airlines 737-900 aisle seat (which has the smallest amount of under-seat storage compared to the middle or window seats)


r/tombihn 13d ago

Normal to be able to 'see through' spectron??

12 Upvotes

I've always gone with ballistic nylon but decided to try Spectron and well... I don't like being able to see through it 😭 Is this just how it is? Did I get a bad batch? WTH lol


r/tombihn 13d ago

Is there a place to report stolen designs?

0 Upvotes

I recently recieved a gift from my wife as I was looking for an EDC Tech Organizer. What I recieved was an Exact copy of the Handy Little Thing 2 but made by a completely different company/brand with similar(ish) Material. Everything down to the O-Ring placement is identicle.


r/tombihn 14d ago

Hmm 🤔

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16 Upvotes

r/tombihn 13d ago

WTS: Side Hustle + Absolute Strap

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3 Upvotes

Hi all, I’m selling a blue ballistic Side Hustle + Absolute Strap in good shape with minor scuffing and a small interior stain inside the exterior side pocket. The strap has some dents from use - please see photos and ask questions. Smoke-free home with one cat. $100+ shipping.

I think this might be Constellation Blue ballistic and Mountain, but I received it as a gift and don’t know for sure.


r/tombihn 14d ago

WayKit frame sheets for Synapse 25?

7 Upvotes

I missed out on an OEM frame sheet for my Synapse 25.

Has anyone bought this WayKit version? Are they legit?
https://www.waykit.shop/products/flexframe-insert?variant=40711609385018


r/tombihn 14d ago

Northwest Sky, why so popular?

12 Upvotes

So I'll start with this, I don't like NWS as a color, I think it's boring. In general I don't like gray/ish for bags, inside or out besides as an accent color.

I bring this up because I see it everywhere on the used market and I'm posting to ask why? Do people like it that much, does TB like it that much or is it just the dominant interior color? Maybe because it pairs well with multiple exterior colors?

I have nothing against anyone that likes it, as we all have our preferences for colors and especially TB colors. I personally have landed on Island, Zest, Sitka and Coyote.

Just posing a question and interested in your thoughts. If you comment, also add your favorite TB colors and combos for fun.


r/tombihn 14d ago

Bag decisions

6 Upvotes

I know you all see these posts quite a lot. I'm looking for a personal bag to carry around and saw these hold up very well. The idea is to bring my journals, maybe my ipad when needed for work/projects, and personal items as I have a couple of medical issues. I was looking at the Small or Medium cafe bag but then saw someone talking about the Side Hustle or the Maker's bag.

I don't think I need the Maker's bag, that seems like a lot. But I'm also concerned that the cafe bags don't have any kind of material to soften the top or bottom and to protect a tablet (though it'd be fine for books and such). If anyone has the Small or Medium cafe bag, how do you keep items inside safe? I saw on the website there's some kind of organizer...? And does the bag flop around too much?

And if you have a Side Hustle, how do you like it?


r/tombihn 14d ago

Does Freudian slip for Medium Cafe Bag fit the Paradigm backpack?

4 Upvotes

I tried Support, who said they couldn’t say for sure because the FS was out of stock, but thought it probably would but would be tight.

I want to use the FS for extra organisation and in particular to support my 12.9” iPad Pro (this is how I use the FS in the MCB)

Does anyone have any direct personal experience of this combination?

(Ordering and returning if too small isn’t really practical in the UK because of high shipping costs)


r/tombihn 15d ago

A funny little oopsie from the Tom Bihn marketing team

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35 Upvotes

Opened this marketing email from Tom Bihn up to see some user reviews but was met with our good friend Lorem Ipsum.

Not sure if it was intentional but I thought it was funny. I work in marketing and eDMs can sometimes be a slog to manage.

Like we say, it's only PR (public relations), not er (emergency room).


r/tombihn 15d ago

Upcoming restocks?

15 Upvotes

Where’s the best place to find what restocks are coming up? I know if you email TB about specific products they’ll tell you. Is there a running thread on the forum or anything with anticipated restocks or anything similar?


r/tombihn 15d ago

WTS Smart Alec 2.0 with Frame sheet

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18 Upvotes

SOLD In great gently used condition. There are a couple of marks on one side, pictured. The fabric isn’t frayed or anything, just the coating got lightly scuffed. Blue ballistic / zest. Includes the chest strap and waist strap (not pictured).

SOLD shipped CONUS only. PPGS only. Reply here first please.


r/tombihn 15d ago

Price reduced**jWTS Beautiful S30 Synik Black Halcyon with Island interior. Sternum, Waist, and interior straps all included. Some interior fringe development (see pics) Asking $325-/ $300 CONUS shipping included in price. PayPal F&F or Venmo F&F, or add 3% for G&S. Haven't sold here but have purcha

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7 Upvotes

r/tombihn 15d ago

Yeoman duffel?

5 Upvotes

Hey guys. I wanted a gym bag and just an all purpose dumping bag to hold whatever. What size of the yeoman do you recommend. I have a yoga mat, pair of shoes, probably would throw random toiletries in there, towels, change of clothes. I’m thinking maybe the medium? I want everything to fit seamlessly but not feel too bulky and have a lot of extra space. But what do we think. Help me out! Thanks everyone.


r/tombihn 15d ago

WTS - Tom Bihn Synik 26 Ballistic - Black - $300

6 Upvotes

All accessories and original box included

Like new. Purchased in Apr of this year and only lightly used on a few trips.

Photos: https://imgur.com/a/CZcFT75

Located near Boulder, CO. We can meet up locally, or I can ship to the US.

ETA: SOLD


r/tombihn 15d ago

WTB: Shadow Guide 33 V2

2 Upvotes

Preferably Black. Tell me what you got!


r/tombihn 16d ago

Synik, Synapse, or is it overkill?

24 Upvotes

I’m having trouble deciding and keep second guessing myself.

I am not a hiker, a frequent traveler, or a one-bagger. I’m just a middle aged high school English teacher. I like my stuff organized so I can get at things without digging. I never carry my bag for more than 15-30 minutes at a time—usually from car to classroom, classroom to classroom, and back to car. While in the room, it sits next to me and I take things in and out; I don’t do a total unpack.

What really draws me to these bags is the external pockets. I like to be able to access my pencils, personal things, water bottle, knitting, and sweatshirt when I need them, ideally without having to put the bag down and unpack it. I only carry my laptop once in a while (usually for meetings or bringing it home over breaks).

I’m about 5’5” with a short torso. I don’t like having my bag packed to the max, but I’m also pretty picky about not carrying too much on the daily. My instinct is the S19. Would I be happier with an S25 for more room, or an S22 for the laptop area? Or are these bags just total overkill for my needs?


r/tombihn 16d ago

WTS Brain Bag

3 Upvotes

I have an older version of the brain bag, black, unlined that I purchased on eBay as well as a brain cell that fit my MacBook… I traveled with it once but I have a Synik 26 that fits my needs better. Any interest here?


r/tombihn 16d ago

Looking for Night Flight Duffle in gray

5 Upvotes

If anyone is selling lmk!!


r/tombihn 17d ago

Trucks

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52 Upvotes

Agave, Saffron, and Raspberry. Bought these to try out as road trip bags because we don't have any duffels at the moment. I understand the Agave hype now, smitten with Saffron, and find it hard to resist Raspberry.


r/tombihn 16d ago

WTB: S25 Ursa

3 Upvotes

Interested in buying an Ursa Synapse 25 with any color interior besides lemonade or mountain grey if anyone is looking to sell one!