The Clear Quarter Packing Cube ($20) will become available for order tomorrow (Wednesday, September 12th). Ships immediately. For more information, see reviews of the Clear Quarter Packing Cube posted by TOM BIHN forum members.

The Horizontal Freudian Slip (like its fraternal twin the Vertical Freudian Slip) is an insert that gives you 11 extra pockets to provide total organization of your files and accessories. The horizontal format of the Horizontal Freudian Slip allows it to fit inside our Zephyr or Empire Builder briefcases, or ID, Ego, or Super Ego messenger bags. It’ll also probably fit inside your current messenger bag or briefcase. $35. In stock.

We’ve added new pictures of the Snake Charmer to the site — more will be added next week. the Snake Charmer is now in-stock in colors Black, Steel, Crimson, and Olive.

Sleeves in Brief: Rigid cases
By Dan Frakes
“I’ve always been impressed by the quality of Tom Bihn bags, and the Brain Cell is no exception. Specifically designed to clip into Tom Bihn bags, it nevertheless works well on its own or inside other bags and backpacks. Made of 500-denier Cordura nylon with rigid side panels and interior padding, the Brain Cell offers impressive protection. Even the bottom of the sleeve is rock-solid, with only the top edge omitting some sort of rigid plate. (That edge instead offers two layers of foam padding, one on each closing flap; the two flaps secure using Velcro.)”

Read the full article at Macworld or check out the Brain Cell.

Above: A picture shows a 15″ Powerbook cradled in the four layers of protection that our Brain Cell hard-sided laptop case provides.

Be sure not to miss the amazing review of our Ego messenger bag posted in the TOM BIHN forums by Meryddian. It’s a thorough review of the features of the Ego, and the pictures, taken by Meryddian, give you a great perspective on the size of the Ego. Below is an excerpt and one of the pictures from the review (the pictures to the right are also from the review).

“I was hoping to get a bag to match the size of my current shoulder bag, which is a very tidy 12.5″x4″x9″, but it was hard to find a bag of that size with as many pockets as I’d like (as my old bag had), and with more sense of security. Things I always carry include my camera (since I maintain two blogs and write travel reviews as well – never know when photo ops strike!), usually some kind of reading material(s), my keys, cell phone, wallet, backup batteries for my camera, sunglasses, all kinds of stuff. (Then every so often I go, “Why is my bag so darn heavy?” and I’m amazed at the stuff that comes out of it). So clearly I need a bag that can handle a good amount of stuff, and can be flexible enough to accommodate changes in my day – stuffing an umbrella or jacket into the bag, etc.

The other thing I was looking for was a bag that could double as a carry-on bag but which would not be *huge*; it had to be the right size to be a good day-to-day “traveling bag” – something big enough that I could stuff little purchases in when I’m playing tourist, so I don’t feel like I’m bogged down with packages; but is equally useful as a bag for daily work use. (I rarely carry a laptop.)” — Read the entire review or check out the Ego.

“The Tom Bihn Large Cube is made expressly for the Aeronaut carryon (see review) but, at 13.5 x 13.5 x 4.25, it will fit in almost any bag. And it holds a lot. Here’s what I got in one cube: two pairs of medium-weight pants, one long-sleeved dress shirt, one heavy wool shirt/jacket, and one t-shirt. If you pack purposefully you can fill up every square centimeter of the cube.”


Read the entire post at One Bag, One World or check out the Large Packing Cube.

The Ruck’s Sac (previously named the Ado) is a new small backpack that will be available for order by Wednesday, July 4th. The Ruck’s Sack (yes –there is a story behind that name) will be available in the following color combinations: Black/Steel, Cocoa/Wasabi, Sapphire/Olive, Olive/Sapphire, Crimson/Steel, and Plum/Wasabi.

Below are a few pictures of the Ruck’s Sac for you to preview. More pictures after the jump. Discuss the Ruck’s Sac in the TOM BIHN Forums.

The Buzz is back in-stock and ready to ship in all colors: Black/Black/Black, Black/Black/Steel, Black/Steel/Sapphire, Black/Steel/Olive, Black/Steel/Crimson, Black/Olive/Navy, Black/Kelly/Steel, Black/Navy/Kelly, Black/Crimson/Navy, and two new colors: Black/Steel/Plum and Black/Cocoa/Navy.

The Zephyr briefcase is now in stock and ready to ship — almost a full month ahead of schedule thanks to the amazing TOM BIHN factory crew.

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.