So many people visited our Seattle Factory Showroom this past Monday that we’ve decided to be open one more time - on June 16th from 3pm – 6pm - before the next scheduled opening (July 7th.) We’ll see you there! And you’ll likely see samples of the Synapse, new Ristretto, Field Notebook, and (maybe) Ultrasuede shoulder strap wrap.
Seattle Store Open Tuesday 06/16
So many people visited our Seattle Factory Showroom this past Monday that we’ve decided to be open one more time - on June 16th from 3pm – 6pm - before the next scheduled opening (July 7th.) We’ll see you there! And you’ll likely see samples of the Synapse, new Ristretto, Field Notebook, and (maybe) Ultrasuede shoulder strap wrap.
Gadling: First review of the Tri-Star by Scott Carmichael
“My conclusion about the Tom Bihn Tri-Star is simple – this is an absolutely amazing bag. Every portion of the bag feels like someone sat down and spent a massive amount of time trying to think like a traveler. The end result is a bag that not only looks great, but also works. With the current trend in airlines charging passengers for all their checked luggage, any bag that is designed to help you carry more of your stuff on board will eventually start saving you money.”
Read the entire review (complete with eight pictures of the Indigo/Solar Tri-Star) @ Gadling. Or, see the Tri-Star for yourself.
Gadling gear sneak preview – big blue bag in a box
“We’ll have a Gadling exclusive on this fantastic bag, so be sure to check back with us in the coming days to see what it is, and how it may very well be the best bag of 2009!”
Read more at Gadling.com.
New Seattle Factory Showroom Schedule
It’s official: our Seattle Factory Showroom will be open the first Tuesday of every month from 12:00pm – 6:00pm. (If you arrive between 12 and 2, you’ll be able to see our amazing Seattle factory in action.) That means we’ll be open on July 7th, August 4th, September 1st, October 6th, November 3rd, and December 1st. We may be open extra days here or there – follow this blog or our Twitter updates for the latest showroom information.
One exception to the new schedule is this coming Monday, June 8th when we will be open from 3:00pm – 6:00pm.
Steel/Steel Aeronauts Available Now
Steel/Steel Aeronaut maximum carry-on bags are in-stock and ready to ship within one business day. We only have a few, though – if you want one, order soon! Otherwise, all colors of the Aeronaut will be back in-stock by June 26th.
In stock (at least for a little while): The Swift in Cork
The Swift in Cork is now in-stock and ships within one business day. If you plan on ordering a Swift in Cork, we’d recommend doing so soon: they go fast!
“Perfect. Just perfect.
I just received my pre-ordered Swift in Cork and – wow. It’s bigger than I was expecting (which I like) and the swath of cork trimmed in black is beyond beautiful. It stands upright on its own and the handles are more than long enough to slip over my shoulder, even with a filled back. It is simply a stunning bag.”
Read Foggy Morn’s full review of the Swift on the TOM BIHN Forums.
Now Shipping: Aeronaut/Western Flyer Waist Strap Retrofit Kit
The Aeronaut/Western Flyer Waist Strap Kit allows you to easily add a removable waist strap
to your Aeronaut or Western Flyer carry-on bag. $10.
Note: this retrofit kit is only for those
who already have purchased Aeronaut or Western Flyer bags before the optional
waist strap was available. Those who don’t yet have the Aeronaut or Western Flyer (or Tri-Star)
can order the waist strap with those bags on their respective pages and do not require this kit.
