Care instructions have been added to our F.A.Q. Thanks, Lisa, for your suggestion!

You love your TOM BIHN bag. You take it everywhere with you, and soon it begins to show a little dirt, or at least you figure it must be getting dirty. So how do you clean it?

We recommend hand-washing your TOM BIHN bag with a mild soap — environmentally-friendly dish soaps work well, but as always, with any soap, test it on a small, inconspicuous area of the bag before you use it on the entire bag. Fill your sink or bath tub with warm water, add a little soap (a little goes a long way!), and let the bag soak for a half hour. If there are visible spots of dirt, gently rub the area with a wash cloth, or you can apply a little soap directly to that spot and let it soak. Rinse your bag thoroughly (this is a lot easier if you’ve only used a little bit of soap!) and lay your bag flat to dry on top of a bath towel.

Methods we DON’T recommend:

Having your bag dry-cleaned or putting your bag in a washing machine or dryer will void the guarantee, and make your bag look funny. We don’t want either of those things to happen.

Your TOM BIHN bag will last for years. The fabrics we use to make our bags are treated with a water-resistant coating, but over time, that coating will start to dissipate. If you live in a rainy climate like we do, we’d recommend treating your bag with Nikwax after one year of use.

Just like our regular Organizer Pouches but with added padding, Padded Organizer Pouches will add an extra pocket of organization to any bag. Because they are lightly padded, they are great for protecting and organizing small electronics. And like all of our Organizer Pouches, the Padded Organizer Pouches zip shut with a #5 YKK coil zipper with a plastic slider which is less likely to damage sensitive electronic gizmos. Available in sizes Mini ($7), Small ($9), and Large ($11).

Just like our regular Organizer Pouches but with a clear front window, the Clear Organizer Pouches are simple pouches will add an extra pocket of organization to any bag. The clear window allows you to know what’s inside. Available in Mini ($6), Small ($8), and Medium ($10). Various colors.

The Convertible Packing Cube is designed to be used just like our regular
End Pocket Packing Cubes: to organize the inside of your Aeronaut for easy packing and un-packing. When you reach your destination and it’s time to leave the Aeronaut in the hotel or hostel, re-pack this cube with a windbreaker, lunch and your map, add a shoulder strap, and you’re ready to go out and explore: no need to carry along an extra bag for day use. $20. In stock and ships within one business day.

The Passport Pouch is a simple pouch designed to carry your passport or other documents while traveling. Made of light-weight Dyneema ripstop fabric and trimmed with soft polyester knit material, the Passport Pouch can be worn under or outside your clothing, or around your neck or your waist, whichever works best for you. $10. In stock and ships within one business day.

The Size 2M Vertical Soft Cell is now available for order.

Size 2M is designed for larger 17″ PC laptops, like the Dell Inspiron 9400. The Size 2M Vertical Soft Cell will slip inside our Brain Bag and Smart Alec backpacks.