Bag FAQs

What's So Big About the Big Bantam?

Meet the Big Bantam: The Small Bag That Carries a Little More  For everyone who’s ever loved the Bantam but wished it could hold just a little more—this one’s for you. There’s...

Our 6 Most Underrated Travel Accessories

Some travel gear gets all the glory — backpacks, briefcases, and carry-ons — the big showboats. But if you ask our team, they’ll tell you the secret behind smooth trips is in...

Top 3 Most Versatile TOM BIHN Bags, Ranked by You

When it comes to versatility, no one knows TOM BIHN bags better than the people who carry them. Last week, we asked our community to vote on which bags rise to the...

5 Tips for Soaking Up the Magic (and the Mist) of Ireland

Ireland is equal parts fairytale and hangover, oftentimes in the same afternoon. It isn’t just rolling green hills and Guinness posters. It's damp socks from the morning mist, a stranger sliding you...

New Color Alert! Meet Kelpie and Selkie 200D Halcyon

As summer comes to an end, we’re excited to introduce our two new 200D Halcyon colors! This year, we wanted something versatile and transformative – shades that live in the “in-betweens.” They’re aquatic-inspired...

Travel

7 Theme Parks in 7 Days

Maia, our marketing manager and a longtime theme park enthusiast, recently returned from a whirlwind trip: spending 7 days across 7 theme parks in Orlando, Florida. Alongside her family, she put a...

What Colors We DIDN’T Pick For Summer

Every season, we choose a few select colors to introduce into the TOM BIHN lineup. And say no to plenty more. If you've been around for a while, you know how much...

Is the Smart Alec 2.0 or Synik 26 Right for You?

When it comes to choosing the perfect everyday backpack, size is just one piece of the puzzle. The Smart Alec 2.0 and Synik 26 offer the same liter capacity–but that’s where the...

Can the Smart Alec 2.0 Live Up to the Original?

Twenty years after its original debut, the Smart Alec is back–and we think it's better (and smarter) than ever! We were beyond excited to bring it out of retirement, and your responses...

Bag FAQs

What's New In The Smart Alec 2.0?

Back in 2003, the original Smart Alec made its debut–and it’s been a fan-favorite legacy design ever since. Retired, then brought back, then retired again, over the past few years, many of...

Travel

Japan Adventures: A Designer's Perspective

Recently, our designer, José, embarked on an exciting trip, trading the familiar silhouette of the Seattle skyline for the dazzling and bustling streets of Tokyo, Japan. What started as a birthday getaway...

3 Ways to Travel Light (Without Sacrificing What You Need)

Packing light is part science, part art—and for many, it takes years of trial, error, and split seams to get it right. But what if you could fast-track your journey to lightweight...