You may have heard that November has been the rainiest month in Seattle (where Tom Bihn Company is based) and Pacific Northwest history. Then cold air came in and that rain turned to snow. The following pictures are of Riley (Tom’s dog) having fun in the 3ft of snow that fell at an elevation of 1800 ft just outside of the Olympic National Park in Port Angeles, Washington.
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Visit our Holiday Guide for our holiday shipping schedule, answers to your questions about gift wrap and gift certificates, and a selection of our favorite Tom Bihn bags to give as gifts.
Tom has redesigned the Utility Tote, a longtime favorite bag of Tom Bihn employees (especially since they’re the perfect holiday gift, because just about everyone wants/needs one) and Seattle locals.
The Utility Tote is the go-everywhere, do-everything bag. I use the Utility Tote as an overnight bag, to carry groceries and laundry, and on the occasion I bring extra stuff to work with me, into the Utility Tote it goes. It’s also great
for the beach, or to take sailing, because the #5 YKK plastic slider on the interior zipper pocket won’t rust.
The introduction of the newly redesigned Utility Tote also marks the debut of two new colors added to the Tom Bihn 1000 denier Cordura color palette: Kelly Green and Navy Blue.
New features of the Utility Tote include:
The Utility Tote is $45.00 and is available for order now with a shipping date of late November. Special Tom Bihn giftwrap and card are available for an extra $5.00.
Let us know what you think about the new Utility Tote in our forums.
The Tom Bihn Shipping and Customer Service centers, and our Seattle Factory Showroom, will be closed Thursday, November 23rd, Friday, November 24th, Saturday, November 25th, and Sunday, November 26th.
We will reopen on Monday as usual.
No orders will be shipped those days, and we won’t be answering the phones, but you’re welcome to leave a message (1-800-729-9607). We’ll return your call first thing Monday morning.
No UPS packages will be delivered Thursday, November 23rd. UPS will be delivering 2nd Day and Next Day Air packages on Friday, November 24th.
Questions? Call (1-800-729-9607) or email us.
From the crew here at Tom Bihn: Have a great holiday weekend!
Check out Rick Yaeger’s review of the Super Ego for MacMerc.com for a thorough description of the bag and some great pictures that show exactly how the Brain Cell clips inside the Super Ego, how the Organizer Pouches attach, and how the flap is curved to keep your gear from falling out. If you’ve been waiting for detailed interior shots of the Super Ego, your wait is over.
Excerpt:
“The Super Ego sells for a respectable USD$140 and, with the custom options I’ve mentioned here, can easily cost you over USD$100 more. But the Super Ego is not an impulse buy, it’s the kind of purchase you make when you’re tired of trying to make do with those other bags and want to finally get something that does the job right. It’s kind of like switching to a Mac, actually.”
And stay tuned for Rick’s review of the old ID vs. the new, redesigned ID.
The Typical Mac User Podcast will be giving away a Tom Bihn Brain Bag Backpack on the December 6th edition of the show. For full details on the giveaway and how to win, visit the Typical Mac User Podcast site.
The Typical Mac User Podcast, hosted by Victor Cajiao, will also review both the Aeronaut and the Brain Bag in December.
Sparky writes:
“The Imago gets a clear 10/10 Editors Choice pick – between its medium size (smaller than a backpack, larger than a purse), well laid out pockets, and sturdy construction the Imago is an easy buy for anyone looking for a messenger bag. For the asked price of $85.00 is of similar price to many other bags lacking the durability and style of Tom Bihn.”
Eric Dey of the Gadgeteer reviews the Archetype:
“Did I mention that the bag itself is very stylish, and seems at home just about anywhere? We wandered throughout Venice with The Archetype, and never felt out of place amongst the stylish Italians or the throngs of tourists. In more pedestrian settings such as the office, The Archetype invites both comment and compliments. To be fair, comments and compliments may have been offered in Italy, but being monolingual, I cannot say for sure. It should also note that it was sturdy enough to survive a surprise pigeon attack near St. Marks Cathedral.”
Imago Metrics has written another intensely thorough review of a Tom Bihn bag, complete with descriptions of what each pocket and compartment can hold, and pictures showing the features of the bag, what it looks like on a person, and even pictures showing a few suggested improvements.
Right: You’ve asked for it, and Imago Metrics has given it to you — a picture that shows what the Imago looks like while being worn.
Excerpt:
“Strategic pockets are where you’d want them to be. Obviously that’s a subjective observation — or is it? High Gloss gadgets are all the rage- but scratches are so declassé! Thus…my highly scratch prone Samsung T809 phone as well as highly scratch-prone Black iPod Video — both found very plush and cozy homes in the respective Imago end pockets — all within easy reach. The waterproof zippers ensure security from loss and let me tell you — those sexy Ultrasuede liners are velvety enough to have given the late Roy (Halston) Frowick — Goosebumps!”
Below: A picture from the Imago Metrics review of the Imago shows how a 13″ MacBook Tom Bihn Archetype fits inside of the Imago.
