Customer Feedback: The Checkpoint Flyer

“I never in a million years imagined myself to be traveling with a laptop, but received one as a gift this past Christmas. I had some trips planned and found that I would need to bring my computer to New Zealand, Australia, New York and Nevada. The Checkpoint Flyer is fabulous!! It’s a breeze to get through both domestic and international security. In fact, the security personnel at Auckland International Airport asked where I purchased such a
“brilliantly designed” bag. My only regret is that I failed to order a shoulder strap for it, which I will be doing soon. The bag is perfect! I have even been using it when I bring my laptop to work. Thank you for designing such a functional bag…a very thoughtful creation!”

Cheers!”

- Amy.

When we asked Amy if we could post her feedback on our blog, she replied:
“I just returned from another trip and the bag worked out great again! I can’t believe how hassle-free and efficient it is for me to travel with my laptop; my husband, who was behind me in security, was hassled about his laptop and had to take it out of the bag he was using for inspection!”

TB Crew | 17 February 2010 11:15 am

In stock: Small Cafe Bag, Aeronaut, Size 4Z Cache

  • The Small Cafe Bag is now in-stock and shipping – in 13 color combinations.
  • The Aeronaut is now shipping in all colors except Crimson/Steel, which is expected to ship by this Friday, February 19th.
  • The Size 4Z Horizontal Cache is now shipping.

    • TOM BIHN Aeronaut, Small Cafe Bag, and Cache now shipping

    TB Crew | 17 February 2010 10:37 am

    Pocket Blonde Review: Clear Organizer Pouch, Pen/Pencil Size

    TOM BIHN Clear Organizer Pouch, Pen/Pencil Size, Reviewed by Pocket Blonde

    “I like this little organizer a lot, and will probably order one or two more. For the price, the quality, and the fun they are well worth it.”

    Read the full review – featuring more photos – at Pocket Blonde. Or, see the Clear Organizer Pouch.

    TB Crew | 16 February 2010 12:18 pm

    Why We Choose UPS: Efficiencies Reduce CO2 Emissions

    Over the next year, we’ll be sharing with you the reasons we choose to ship via UPS (United Parcel Service).

    Via UPS.com -

    UPS learned through time studies that avoiding left-hand turns saves time, conserves fuel, lowers emissions and increases safety. UPS managers used to plan routes by hand on maps while driving to destinations. They then experimented with the routes, eliminating left-hand turns to see if it led to increased efficiency. It worked. For the past several decades, UPS has designed routes in a series of loops with as few left-hand turns as possible.

    Since the deployment of this route planning technology in 2004, UPS has eliminated millions of miles off delivery routes, taking already-expedient routes and giving them razor edge efficiency.

    As a result, UPS:

  • Saved 10 million gallons of gas
  • Reduced CO2 emissions by 100,000 metric tons, equivalent to 5,300 passenger cars off the road for an entire year.
    • TB Crew | 15 February 2010 1:36 pm

    Pictures: The Synapse in the Swiss Alps

    TOM BIHN Synapse in the Swiss Alps

    Posted by nedk in the TOM BIHN Forums and featuring the Synapse and the North Face of the Eiger. See an additional picture by visiting the forums.

    TB Crew | 15 February 2010 11:39 am

    Spotted on Yarn Harlot…the Swift

    TOM BIHN Swift on Yarn Harlot

    Read the full post @ Yarn Harlot. Or, see the Swift.

    TB Crew | 12 February 2010 10:18 pm

    Vacation Gals Review of the Tri-Star

    The Tri-Star Convertible Carry-On Travel Bag by TOM BIHN, Reviewed by the Vacation Gals

    “No exaggeration: The Tri-Star is so well made, it’s hard to tell the bag has suffered the indignities of being sat on/bounced on by bored children, hauled across the Pacific Ocean and the United States, and stuffed with what is likely the legal limit of wine bottles to be driven across county lines.”

    Read the full review by SoCalGal at the Vacation Gals.
    The Tri-Star Convertible Carry-On Travel Bag by TOM BIHN, Reviewed by the Vacation Gals

    TB Crew | 12 February 2010 10:14 am

    New Pictures: Snake Charmer

    TOM BIHN Snake Charmer: Tame your cables!

    The Snake Charmer page now has 10 new pictures – including pictures of the Snake Charmer in colors Cayenne and Olive, which are available for backorder and ship within the next three weeks.

    TB Crew | 10 February 2010 8:36 pm

    The Synapse at Marymere Falls Trail

    Katy – TOM BIHN Customer Service Extraordinaire – and a friend recently hiked the Marymere Falls Trail – with a Steel/Solar Dyneema Synapse.

    Below: Katy took these great photos of the hike with her iPhone.

    TOM BIHN Synapse at Marymere Falls. Photos by Katy.

    TB Crew | 10 February 2010 7:35 pm

    In stock: Zephyr briefcase, all colors

    The Zephyr briefcase is now in-stock and shipping in all colors: Black/Black/Wasabi, Black/Black/Steel, Black/Steel/Steel, and Black/Indigo/Steel.

    TOM BIHN Zephyr Briefcase

    Above: a photo on Rister1978′s Flickr Photostream shows what the Zephyr can hold. See a larger version of the above photo here.

    TB Crew | 10 February 2010 10:23 am