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!
Techonaut 30 in a neutral not-black-or-brown-which-I-guess-means-like-a-dark-gray-slash-charcoal (already have a black A45 and ursa Synik 30) ballistic with bright (neon?!) green or orange interior. =)
Add a luggage pass through on the Tristar so it can be slipped over the handles of rolling luggage.
The Journal – please?
I second the Sprout for adults. In Spectron. Ideally in blue!
I would like to design a dog bag for travel. Light weight, sturdy, pockets, mesh, different access points, secure, safe and stealthy. Straps and either a tote andor a backpack/front pack style. Maybe both and it’s convertible. Also, just a pouch to carry your pooch. Don’t think you have something like that, and I have a lot of ideas for one.
