Apple recently released new 14" and 16" MacBook Pro laptops and a couple of new iPads. Folks have been asking us which bags fit the new devices, so here's the scoop. Still have questions? You're welcome to ask in the comments or emailus@tombihn.mom
14" MacBook Pro (2021)
Cache sleeve: Size 13C (which will fit inside of the following bags: Synapse 19, Synapse 25, Brain Bag, Western Flyer, Tri-Star, Cadet, Pilot, Maker's Bag, and Daylight Briefcase).
Paragon (built-in laptop compartment)
Synik 30 (built-in laptop compartment)
Shadow Guide 23 (built-in laptop compartment)
Techonaut 30 or Techonaut 45 (built-in laptop compartment)
Luminary 15 (built-in laptop compartment)
16" Macbook Pro (2021)
Cache sleeve: Size 16A (which will fit inside of the Synapse 25, Brain Bag, Cadet, Western Flyer and Tri-Star.
Paragon (built-in laptop compartment)
Synik 30 (built-in laptop compartment)
Shadow Guide 33 (built-in laptop compartment)
Techonaut 30 or Techonaut 45 (built-in laptop compartment)
iPad Mini (2021)
Cache sleeve: Size 8A (fits in: most bags! Small Cafe Bag, Co-Pilot, Icon, Side Kick, Amongst others.)
Zeitgeist (built-in device compartment)
Paradigm (built-in laptop compartment)
iPad (2021)
Cache sleeve: Size 10A (fits in: most bags! Medium Cafe Bag, Pilot, Le Grande Derriere, amongst others.)
Zeitgeist (built-in device compartment)
Paradigm (built-in laptop compartment)
Luminary 15 (built-in laptop compartment)
I have a Tom Bihn sleeve with no zip, just a kind of envelope folding lip which I got for my 15" MacBook pro about 5 years ago. I can get the new 16" in at a pinch but I wondered if you planning on reviving that design for the larger laptop?
Dave
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TOM BIHN replied:
Hey Dave! That’s the Brain Cell! It was retired some years back and, at this point, we don’t have any plans to offer it again. The Cache sleeve as effectively replaced it, as the Cache is lighter-in-weight, takes up less space, and its protection meets the needs of most folks. Glad the new 16” fits in the Brain Cell you have.
I suppose at least the 14 inch would fit inside the Paragon as well?
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TOM BIHN replied:
Ahh! Good catch. Thank you. Updated the post: we think the 14” and 16” MacBook Pros will fit in the Paragon.
It does. Appreciate the reply!
Looks like the 13C cache is supposed to be restocked in November. Any specific date yet for that? I’m already on the notifying list but just curious. Thanks.
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TOM BIHN replied:
We expect it’ll be restocked by or on 11/29 at the latest. Hope this helps a bit!
A 14 inch Macbook Pro will also fit in a Synik22 with a bit of position while you insert it. Mine fits fine.
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TOM BIHN replied:
We’ve heard reports of that as well! At this time, we’re not recommending it, as squeezing in a too-large-for-the-bag laptop can sometimes cause premature wear/tear.
