Just an idea. How about foam inserts by other manufacturers inside a Tom Bihn bag.

A few manufacturers that come to mind include Tenaba, Domke, and Billingham. Here are a few links to what I am...

You have persuaded me! Should keep the rain out of anything short of a typhoon. Thanks for the video.

I must agree that the utility totes are great! I have been using one for several years and I just purchased two more (one each for my two children). The addition of the inner zippered pocket is...

I clearly need to visit these forums move often...

I didn't realize that the Smart Alec was up for redesign and unavailable for purchase until I recommended it to a friend and went to the TB site...

Wow....I didn't realize that. Thanks Tony!

Seems like returned items should be sold as open box or returned goods...as I recall many of these places charge restocking fees and I assumed that was...

I have had good experiences with both CCrane and Universal Radio. Not sure why you don't trust universal. Also, even though I've never had a bad experience with Amazon (or the vendors selling...

Indeed....there have been many times when I was traveling that I wished I could pass for a Kiwi or Canadian...individual people have always been kind to me as a traveler but it is clear that not...

I voted "no not for me". It is not that I don't find it somewhat cute but it just seems dated compared to the current line of products. I much prefer my Imago with the nice soft end pockets and...

I don't have an Aeronaut (YET! <grin>) or any TB packing cubes but I have tried a variety of packing strategies with other bags and Eagle Creek packing supplies. I love the organization of packing...

What a nice gift...thanks again!

Even though I don't own a soft cell (but I have a half dozen Brain Cells) there is no doubt in my mind that the extra cost and bulk of the brain cell is entriely worth it for me. I do have some...

Shamrock....unless they are in another thread I missed your impressions of the Empire Builder...inquiring minds want to know if it met your needs.

I just received my new Brain Bag. It is my...

I hadn't thought of your adapter idea but I did correspond with Darcy @ TB via email last week because my circa 2002 Brain Bag and 2 of my Brain Cells have snaps (I've acquired a buckle Smart Alec in...

Zephyrnoid...

Sorry...I didn't mean to take thing off on a tangent.

I am familiar with the hangers that you are talking about because I have several traditional suitcases and a garment bag that...

Sorry if I was too quick to post it to eBay. I would have prefered just accepting you best offer since you are another TB bag fan. I've got a 15" Powerbook that fits in the Eclipse perfectly but I...

I must confess that I generally fold my shirts and trousers (often in Eagle Creek Pack-it folders) when I travel. But I did notice these real cool hangers by Orkan (link below). I have no idea is...

Carol,

I sent a PM to you but didn't hear back. As long as I had the Eclipse out of the closet I decided to got ahead and list it on eBay. I feel like it would be an abuse of the the forums to...

I definitely have an Eclipse judging by this review I just found:

http://www.bagreview.com/view.php?id=37

Not only that mine perfectly fits my Aluminium 15" Powerbook G4 so I believe I have...

Carol,

I just measured the thing that I think is an Eclipse. The interior laptop compartment is closest in size to the Size 4 Brain Cell. The bag is black with a light blue football shaped...

Carol,

I'll have to measure it tonight and I'll take some pictures. I bought it off of eBay so a while about because it looked interesting but I didn't end up using it. I'm not even sure if it...

Tolovana,

I've got what I think is an Eclipse that I don't use. If you are interested I can snap some photos of it and send them to you. Otherwise I may eventually get around to putting it for...

Hello quidire!

Bags mix fashion and function. I'll admit that some natural materials are very pleasing to my eye yet very very functional. Many Filson garments (and yes even bags) fall into this...

Those interested in the smaller Empire Builder should really look at the video about Tom Bihn that it linked in this thread:

http://www.tombihn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=665

The smaller...

This is an interesting topic! Thanks for starting this thread.

Well, I must confess that I don’t favor expandable bags for the most part because the extra zipper adds weight & complexity (and I...

Very cool video!! Makes me wish I learned to sew when I was in junior high too....perhaps I can still learn. It was also great to see the prototype of the smaller Empire Builder.