Sorry, fbrown627, for reacting so late to your excellent post. I had to wait for our trip to be over to find the time to reply.

A brief account of our experience:

Two hours before the cab ride...

Thanks for your reply, flitcraft. Your suggestion to pack the personal item with electronics, liquids and gels baggie etc should go a long way toward lightening the carry-on load and ties in with...

Hi maverick,

Thank you for taking the time to reply. Your suggestions, as always, are very helpful, based as they are on personal experience.

I have spent countless hours scouring travel forums...

My wife and I are going on a 2-week business/pleasure trip to Brazil and Argentina. We were hoping to use the Aeronaut and Tristar exclusively, as carry-on luggage, but on all 6 inner flights on...

moriond,

Thank you for your comments. It seems I'll eventually have to add both bags to my already extensive collection of Tom Bihn bags, each and every one a classic that is a joy to use :-)

Thanks, Darcy, for your rapid answer. That clinches it for the Utility Tote!

I would like to purchase the Utility Tote for its larger capacity but have been wondering whether the straps are not too short for shoulder carrying. On the Lux pictures,the straps are visibly "the...

Thank you, moriond, for your informative explanation. I own a recent Absolute strap, clipped onto an Aeronaut, but intend to order a second one (with adapter) for the ID which will be used as a...

Thanks, Darcy, for clarifying this.

Am I correct in assuming you need to order a set of 2 adapters to use the Absolute strap with the ID?

This is very good news for us owners of the older ID. Thank you for informing us of your discovery.

Could you tell us where such an adapter can be purchased? Would Tom Bihn consider stocking it...

Since the replies are unanimous in recommending the standard Aeronaut for my height and build, that's what I've ordered. Thank you for your responses.

According to the Aeronaut F.A.Q., "People 5'8" and above should choose the Aeronaut (Standard)". I happen to be 1/2 inch short of 5'8" (I'm male, slightly heavy). Which should I order, the Standard...

I too was torn between the Smart Alec and the Brain Bag. I ended up getting both! Here's why:

During a recent trip to the States I ordered the Smart Alec for myself and the Brain Bag for a friend...

Thank you very much, Cobos, for taking the time to verify with your friend. The only times I would need the ultrabase would be when traveling, but on a daily basis I would carry the laptop alone. ...

Thank you again, Sunga, for your informative answers.

Thank you, Cobos. If it's no trouble for you, could you ask your friend if the X32+base (almost 8mm thicker at the thick end than the X40+base) would fit the Brain Cell. That would really answer my...

Sunga, thank you very much for your helpful reply. I am fully convinced that the Brain Cell is unrivaled for laptop protection and that's what I intend to order. Even if I find out that the laptop +...

In a few weeks I will be taking delivery of an IBM Thinkpad X32 ultraportable laptop. It comes with a detachable docking station, the X3 Ultrabase. My question is: would the X32/ultrabase combo fit a...