Intriguing...How much lighter? I am planning to get a Dyneema only Tri-star or Western Flyer and would consider forgoing the backpack straps if it lightened the bag enough.

Actually I would say that the web forum mostly works from mobile devices - I still have problems seeing the "Just for registered members" forum on my iPhone (it keeps losing my login). I would much...

I am curious. I am about to return the Breve that has been sitting on my bedside table - its almost everything I want yet somehow it doesn't quite work for me. I guess I was hoping for something to...

I know the temptation - probably the only reason I have not traded up is that I prefer the color of my Indigo Aeronaut to the current colors.

Did you use packing cubes with the fold and roll? I have tended to fold the items in my large packing cube and roll/stuff the items in my smaller cubes. I did test the bundle method once when...

I guess I had good timing...I finally placed an order including the Indigo/Solar Synapse essentially at the same time as they made the announcement so I will get a Synapse to match my Aeronaut. Of...

I was looking at that windbreaker when we thought we would be on Alitalia with a single 5kg bag limit. I was figuring on storing everything heavy in the windbreaker (electronics, toilet kit, books)...

Double bummer. We are heading to Italy next April and will probably be on Alitalia which has a one-bag limit (no personal item) with reasonable dimensions but an 11lb limit. I will be taking my...

I have used the Buzz for a bike to the train station + commuter rail ride probably 30-40 times in the last 14 months mainly in the summer. It does a great job on the bike ride but I did recently...

Thanks for the information. In terms of measured volume it is less than a 100 cc's larger than a backpack he already has but I think the Smart Alec is more useful because of the large cavity. I am...

I agree as well. In addition I think that the eyelet would make it easier to thread wrist straps of say an umbrella through the shoulder strap. The eyelets on the new ristretto tempted me to order...

Hey maverick, would it be possible to put this video up again? I am pondering whether a Smart Alec could hold enough clothes to be my almost 10 year old son's primary carry-on for a casual trip.
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Thanks for the extra pictures - it helps me understand some of the changes better. My Buzz bag is working well for me (though I would definitely be tempted if I didn't have it).

However, it would...

Thanks, Maverick! Your pictures made it both easier and harder to wait until mine gets delivered on Friday and now I am really itching to start practice packing. Can you summarize what you had in...

And the review is out....

http://www.gadling.com/2009/06/09/gadling-gear-review-the-tom-bihn-tri-star/

Maverick,

Thanks for the video. That is similar to how my llbean straps fold - I suspect the difference is that the covering flap on the Side Effect is larger (for the passport pocket).

David

Thanks for the pictures and video. I decided to not include the Side Effect in my Tri-Star+Aeronaut order because I already have an llbean waist pouch. But the pictures are making me rethink that...

Thank you for the wonderful pictures (as always). I was wondering what packing cubes you were using with your aeronaut as it looks slim. Also, does the aeronaut generally fit under the seat in...

Yep, quoting myself again. I did some more measuring and I am not certain the Tri-Star can take my dress shoes. They are around 2.75 inches high and the packing cubes are 2.3 inches high - does...

That sounds similar to one of my worries. One of my trips in the next year will be to Italy - I don't believe that we will be taking Jet2 but I have heard some airlines are developing a strict...

I am also trying to decide between the two and have been looking at both the Tom Bihn web pages and the various Aeronaut reviews. I noticed that the Tri-Star description talked about Poron foam...

I measured a variety of shoes that I might want to pack and the sneakers came out 13" or a little over while my dress shoes came out to 12.5-12.75". I presume I should compare these to the 13.5" of...

Hi,

We are starting to consider buying a new piece of luggage to help be carry-on only for a few flights coming up. One of the trips will be to Italy so smaller carry-on rules could apply which...

Is there any way to know if we are on the list? I tried sending you a PM but your quota is exceeded.

Thanks,
David

My wife and kids got me the Buzz for father's day - first impressions are that it will be perfect for me with just a few organizers. The obvious ones are a mini organizer for small stuff like...