Introducing the Q-AM (Quick-Adjust Messenger) Shoulder Strap

One of the great features of messenger bags is the convenience of having the contents of the bag handy at your finger tips because the bag rests at the side of your hip. But being able to swing the bag around to your back, wearing it like a bike messenger would, has several advantages as well: worn cross-body, high on your back, a messenger bag is more stable for cycling. And wearing a messenger bag this way can also be a life-saver for a long commute on foot, or a short sprint to the bus. It’s also great for keeping your bag from bumping everyone in a crowd.

With the Q-AM (Quick-Adjust Messenger) Shoulder Strap, you can wear your TOM BIHN messenger bag slung conveniently low on your hip at one moment, and with a quick tug, cinch the strap up snug so that the bag rides high on your back the next moment. The Q-AM Shoulder Strap also has a removable Messenger Stabilizer for extra stability, in case you need it.

The Q-AM Shoulder Strap can be used with the TOM BIHN Imago, ID, and Ego messenger bags. You can purchase it with your TOM BIHN messenger bag instead of the Standard Shoulder Strap for an extra $10.00. Purchased separately, the Q-AM Shoulder Strap is $20.00. The Q-AM Shoulder Strap is in stock and ready to ship.

TOM BIHN Q-AM (Quick-Adjust Messenger) Shoulder Strap

TB Crew | 28 March 2007 3:23 pm

Tech News Radio Podcast Reviews the ID Messenger Bag

Episode #323 of the Tech News Radio podcast features a review of the TOM BIHN ID messenger bag. Listen to the podcast to hear the full review. Also featured in this episode are some great digital photography tips from PC World and Wired magazines…

TB Crew | 27 March 2007 2:56 pm

SpyMac Reviews the Brain Cell

Kristie Masuda of Spymac recently reviewed the TOM BIHN Brain Cell hard-sided laptop case. Below are excerpts of the review. You can read the full review over at Spymac.

Excerpts:

“Spymac loved this case because of its functionality, stylish design and durability. It is recommended for anyone who needs to carry around a laptop safely and securely”

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“Spymac tested out the Absolute Shoulder Strap, with its heavy duty, all-metal, double-plated snap-hooks and soft, durable neoprene pad with comfortable stretch backing. The strap was the most comfortable of any shoulder strap we have tested and, with its 20-inch to 52-inch span, it is suitable for users of virtually any height.”

Read the full review.

TB Crew | 26 March 2007 2:47 pm

Mini Organizer Pouch Now Available

The new Mini Organizer Pouch is now available. It is $5.00 and comes in a variety of classic TOM BIHN colors such as Plum, Wasabi, Olive, and Cocoa. It’s great for storing extra credit cards or small items that you want to keep organized in one place.

We sent the Mini Organizer Pouch in advance of its official debut to members of our forums so they could tell us what they think of the pouch. You can read what their opinions of the pouch in the Mini Organizer Pouch forum thread. And don’t be shy. We want to hear what you think of the pouch, too.

Also available are Small, Medium, and Large Organizer Pouches. Coming soon are Padded Organizer Pouches and Clear View Organizer Pouches.
TOM BIHN Mini Organizer Pouches

TB Crew | 21 March 2007 6:09 pm

Rick Yaeger of MacMerc Reviews the ID Messenger Bag

Many of you may remember Rick Yaeger’s review of the ID bag from 2003.

Since then, the ID has gone through a few minor and one major redesigns.
We sent Rick the latest version of the ID bag to review, along with the new Q-AM (Quick-Adjust Messenger) strap, a brand-new TOM BIHN shoulder strap that will be available for order by the end of this week.

Excerpt:
“All in all, I am very happy with the changes in the new ID bag–in particular the Q-AM strap (aka Starbucks Strap), soft pockets and the structured front pocket. The construction of the bag, like every Tom Bihn bag I’ve reviewed yet, is second to none.”

Rick’s review of the ID also features a lot of pictures of the ID bag, including close-ups of the water bottle pocket, and a picture of the Q-AM strap.
Picture by Rick Yaeger of MacMerc showing the TOM BIHN ID Messenger Bag Water Bottle Pocket


Picture by Rick Yaeger of MacMerc from his review of the ID.

Read the full review.

TB Crew | 19 March 2007 12:52 pm

MacNN Reviews the Smart Alec

Check out the new review of the Smart Alec published by the great folks over at MacNN. What did they think of the Smart Alec? That it’s a great bag (lots of space, sternum and waist straps, etc.) but that it’s expensive. And both of those things, we think, are true. Because we use high-quality U.S. made Ballistic Nylon and Cordura®, and because our bags are manufactured in our own Seattle, Washington factory as opposed to overseas, they are expensive. We think the bags are worth it. What do you think? Let us know in our forums.

In other Smart Alec backpack news, we recently posted new interior pictures of the Smart Alec. You had been asking us for them for a long time, and we finally have them! Check them out by clicking the picture below.
The Smart Alec Laptop Backpack by TOM BIHN

TB Crew | 15 March 2007 4:11 pm

The Empire Builder Briefcase: In Stock, Ships Immediately

The Empire Builder Briefcase is now in stock in all colors: Black/Steel/Crimson, Black/Steel/Wasabi, Black/Steel/Olive, Black/Steel/Steel, Black/Black/Steel, Black/Black/Deep Blue, Black/Hunter/Steel, and Black/Crimson/Steel. The Empire Builder ships immediately.

TB Crew | 14 March 2007 12:55 pm

Join Our Flickr Group

We must be really famous now – we have our own Flickr group! So far, the TOM BIHN Bags Flickr Group has 19 members and 105 photos. You are welcome to join and post your own pictures.

Most of the pictures in the group are pictures that customers took of their own bags, and we’re working on adding a few, too. As we go through the TOM BIHN vaults, we’re finding a lot of cool pictures of Tom’s early designs, some dating back to the late 70′s. (Special thanks to Tom’s mom for sending us these pictures.) We also plan to add more pictures of our awesome Seattle factory at work on making the bags.

If you want to be notified every time a picture is added to the group, consider subscribing to the TOM BIHN Flickr Group RSS feed.

TOM BIHN Bags Flickr Group

TB Crew | 13 March 2007 6:50 pm

The Empire Builder In Stock in Two Colors

The Empire Builder Briefcase is now in stock in two color combinations: Black/Steel/Olive and Black/Black/Steel.

These two color combinations will ship immediately. We will let you know as soon as other color combinations are available.
The Empire Builder

TB Crew | 13 March 2007 3:23 pm

The Ego Messenger Bag In Stock and Ready To Ship

The Ego Messenger Bag is in stock and ready to ship! It is available in the following color combinations: Black/Crimson/Steel, Black/Hunter/Steel, Black/Steel/Deep Blue, Black/Steel/Wasabi, Black/Steel/Crimson, Black/Grape/Wasabi, and Black/Black/Olive with over 24 different strips/stripes to choose from.

See what people have been saying about the Ego in our forums…

The Ego Messenger Bag by TOM BIHN

TB Crew | 9 March 2007 12:23 pm