With the holidays just around the corner, we’ve found ourselves daydreaming a little more than usual around the factory. It starts innocently – a color we miss, a pocket we’d change – and before long we’re deep in “what if” territory, with plenty of opinions from people who aren’t technically designers, but are just as passionate.
So we asked the TOM BIHN team what they’d want if anything were possible. An upgrade to a favorite design, a new material, or something entirely new – these are the ideas currently living rent-free in our heads.
José, Design
“My dream bag is a Black reverse X-Pac Guides edition Synik 26.”
Cindy, CEO
“I would love to see the Trinity redesigned for women, more tote-shaped. The centered laptop compartment is so clever and the clamshell opening is so convenient for packing, but I will never use a briefcase-shaped bag!”
Maia, Marketing
“MY dream Tom Bihn bag: I'm a very loyal fan to the Pop Tote, but it's not always the best for carrying around my laptop and other gear! My dream TB bag would be something in line with the Pop Tote, but with a vertically oriented laptop sleeve to fit my smaller laptop, and if we're REALLY dreaming, I'd love to have it in Spectron in our upcoming color....oh and maybe some larger side pockets please."
Bella, Marketing
“I’d love a hobo-style bag – The slouchiness of the Pop Tote, but crescent-shaped, and in a fun ballistic or Spectron! Ideally, I’d like this to fit a few organizer pouches, whatever book I’m reading, maybe even my laptop?? But that might be getting a little ambitious…”
Matthew, Documentation
“My dream bag is a revamped Buzz that can hold my (admittedly large 16") laptop. Bring back Alphaviolet for the exterior and Kiwi for the interior. Make the front pocket more like the admin panel from the Bixi.”
Matt, Operations
“Guides Edition Daylight Backpack.”
Jack, Operations
“My wife and daughter are both ballet dancers and they really like the Parental Unit as a dance bag. They wish it had some vented storage for their shoes and mostly they want a "blush pink" option with the pink lining.”
Shelby, Customer Service
“My dream bag is a reverse Sunglow Big Bantam >.>”
Cody, Customer Service
“I'd love for the Paragon and Paramour to get smooshed up - the shape and pockets of the Paramour, with the mesh back and interior pocket of the Paragon.”
These wish lists are just a snapshot of the conversations happening around the factory right now – the kind that pop up between holiday plans, half-finished mugs of coffee and one too many baked goods. As we look toward the new year, we’re curious what’s been on your mind, too.
A small tweak, a long-lost favorite, or something entirely new – what’s on your TOM BIHN wish list this season? Happy holidays from all of us at TOM BIHN!
Smart Alec 2.0 back panel added to Synapses pleaseee
Okay – cheater here…I have 2 wishes:
1) A bag for dog treats, poo bags and other dog walking essentials. I have the original one, but you’ve discontinued it and it’s perfect! I’m gutted and will need a new one soon.
2) A bag for my figure skates and other necessities. I skate every day and am always looking for a great way to bring my skates to the rink. Team USA could be a great promoter if such a bag would be developed.
I got one of the open top shop bags you did in olive cotton twill some years ago and I know that the current material is a big part of the TB brand, but I would love Medium Cafe bag in that fabric, but maybe another colour
I love Bella’s bag idea. My dream Bihn Bag is a Bixi redesigned to have a top pocket that’s like the end pockets on the Aeronaut but with zippers around 3 sides— a deep, easy-access pocket that’s easy to open while the bag is under the seat on a plane. I’m also holding my breath and saving my pennies for an Aeronaut 30 in Spectron with a Selkie, Acai, or Kiwi Halcyon lining…!!!
More neutral / earthy tones for the Techonaut (and other bags, but that’s the one I’m interested in.) It’s hard to find a color combination where both the inside and outside are on the same page with this. My dream would be a dark brown exterior and an off-white interior.
