By now, you’ve probably read something in the news about record high inflation, or you have noticed that the prices on everyday items have gradually ticked up.
At TOM BIHN, we have not been immune to these changes. We have seen substantial increases in our raw material and transportation costs since the beginning of the pandemic. As a result, we will be implementing price increases accordingly so that we can continue to run our business at the highest standards.
As some of you may know, our entire crew of 60 — design, manufacturing, shipping, customer service, IT — is entirely based in Seattle. We source what we believe are the highest quality materials from global suppliers, put thought into our designs without compromise, and continue to push forward with environmental and social initiatives as a Certified B Corp.
Due to various costs increasing over the last couple years since we last adjusted our prices, we have to implement a ~5% increase on most items. We understand this is a difficult time with high inflation everywhere and will delay the price increase until March 28, 2022 so that you may buy what you want at the current price. A list of the increases by bag is below.
**Important notes**
We wanted to make sure to offer the Yeoman Duffel for pre-order prior to the price increase. The Yeoman (along with the Le Petit Derrière) will be available for pre-order on 1/25.
Same goes for the Swift, Little Swift, and the various accessories that pair nicely with those two bags. While the exact date of the pre-order is yet to be determined, we will be offering those bags at their current prices for pre-order prior to the increase.
We delayed implementation of the increase in order to restock as many bags as many times as we reasonably could at their current prices. Here's a quick list of bags that will likely be restocked once again before the end of March: Synik 22 & 30, Techonaut 30 & 45, and Synapse 19 & Synapse 25.
The following price increases do not take into account any potential design updates. We listen to customer feedback and make changes as we deem necessary (i.e. upgrading to Edgeless Shoulder Straps for bags that could carry heavier loads or increasing the size of pockets to accommodate bigger iPhones). Future versions of existing designs may be subject to additional price changes.
Backpacks
Current Price | Updated Price | ||
Brain Bag | $210 | $225 | |
Daylight Backpack | $85 | $90 | |
Guide's Edition Paragon | $170 | $180 | |
Paradigm | $140 | $150 | |
Paragon | $160 | $170 | |
Shadow Guide 23 | $270 | $285 | |
Shadow Guide 33 | $280 | $295 | |
Synapse 19 | $210 | $225 | |
Synapse 25 | $220 | $235 | |
Synik 22 | $290 | $310 | |
Synik 30 | $300 | $320 | |
The Luminary 15 | $140 | $150 | |
Zeitgeist | $110 | $120 |
Travel Bags
Current Price | Updated Price | ||
Aeronaut 30 | $290 | $310 | |
Aeronaut 30 Packing Cube Backpack | $55 | $58 | |
Aeronaut 45 | $300 | $320 | |
Cadet | $170 | $180 | |
Co-Pilot | $145 | $155 | |
Deluxe Spiff Kit | $55 | $58 | |
Passport Pouch | $22 | $23 | |
Pilot | $165 | $175 | |
Pocket Travel Pillow | $15 | $16 | |
Size 1 Handy Little Thing (HLT) | $65 | $70 | |
Size 2 Handy Little Thing (HLT) | $70 | $75 | |
Standard Spiff Kit | $45 | $48 | |
Technonaut / Aeronaut 30 Packing Cubes | $20 | $21 | |
Technonaut / Aeronaut 45 Packing Cubes | $20 | $21 | |
Techonaut 30 | $360 | $380 | |
Techonaut 45 | $370 | $390 | |
Travel Laundry Sack | $40 | $43 | |
Travel Stuff Sack | $17 | $18 | |
Tri-Star | $340 | $360 | |
Tri-Star Packing Cubes | $20 | $21 | |
Western Flyer | $250 | $265 | |
Western Flyer Packing Cubes | $20 | $21 |
Totes
Current Price | Updated Price | ||
Little Swift | $80 | $85 | |
Monster Truck | $65 | $70 | |
Old School Carry All | $170 | $180 | |
Original Large Shop Bag | $50 | $53 | |
Original Small Shop Bag | $35 | $38 | |
Pop Tote | $100 | $105 | |
Swift | $95 | $100 | |
The Large Zip Top Shop Bag | $65 | $70 | |
The Organic Cotton Truck | $70 | $75 | |
The Small Zip Top Shop Bag | $50 | $53 | |
The Truck | $60 | $63 | |
Truckasana | $85 | $90 | |
Yeoman Duffel (Mini) | $70 | $75 | |
Yeoman Duffel (Small) | $100 | $105 | |
Yeoman Duffel (Medium) | $110 | $120 | |
Yeoman Duffel (Large) | $140 | $150 |
Crossbody & Should Bags
Current Price | Updated Price | ||
Daylight Briefcase | $85 | $90 | |
Everyday Cubelet | $45 | $48 | |
Icon | $75 | $80 | |
Large Café Bag | $80 | $85 | |
Le Grande Derriere | $130 | $140 | |
Le Petite Derriere | $120 | $130 | |
Medium Café Bag | $75 | $80 | |
Packing Cube Shoulder Bag | $38 | $40 | |
Side Effect | $60 | $63 | |
Side Kick | $70 | $75 | |
Small Café Bag | $70 | $75 | |
The Maker's Bag | $140 | $150 |
Organization
Current Price | Updated Price | ||
Clear 3D Organizer Cube | $32 | $34 | |
Clear Organizer Pouch | $10 | $11 | |
Clear Organizer Wallet | $17 | $18 | |
Color Zipper Ghost Whale Organizer Pouch | $11 | $12 | |
Coyote Organizer Pouch | $8 | $9 | |
Cubelet | $20 | $21 | |
Double Organizer Pouch | $15 | $16 | |
First / Second Aid Pouch | $38 | $40 | |
Freudian Slip - Brain Bag | $50 | $53 | |
Freudian Slip - Medium Café | $45 | $48 | |
Freudian Slip - Small Café | $40 | $43 | |
Freudian Slip - Synik 22 | $50 | $53 | |
Ghost Whale Organizer Pouch | $11 | $12 | |
Halcyon Organizer Pouch | $12 | $13 | |
Large Snake Charmer | $30 | $32 | |
Large Travel Tray | $25 | $26 | |
Mesh Organizer Pouch | $11 | $12 | |
Nik's Minimalist Wallet #1 | $24 | $26 | |
Nik's Minimalist Wallet #2 | $26 | $28 | |
Nik's Minimalist Wallet #3 | $30 | $32 | |
Nik's Minimalist Wallet #4 | $32 | $34 | |
Nik's Minimalist Wallet #5 | $30 | $32 | |
Padded Hip Belt Pocket | $26 | $28 | |
Padded Organizer Pouch | $9 | $10 | |
Pocket Pouch | $10 | $11 | |
Q-Kit | $15 | $16 | |
Small Snake Charmer | $28 | $30 | |
Small Travel Tray | $22 | $23 |
Accessories
Current Price | Updated Price | ||
1" Padded Hip Belt | $30 | $32 | |
Absolute Shoulder Strap | $30 | $32 | |
Aeronaut 30 or 45 Internal Frame | $30 | $32 | |
Brain Bag Padded Hip Belt | $30 | $32 | |
Cache | $40 | $43 | |
Knitting Tool Pouches | $14 | $15 | |
Large Shepherd's Wool Utility Cloth | $90 | $95 | |
Original Shepherd's Wool Utility Cloth | $28 | $30 | |
Simple Shoulder Strap | $18 | $19 | |
Standard Shoulder Strap | $15 | $16 | |
Synapse 19 or 25 Internal Frame | $25 | $26 | |
Techonaut Internal Frame | $36 | $38 | |
Tool / Pen Wrap | $25 | $26 | |
Ultrasuede Shoulder Strap Wrap | $12 | $13 | |
Yarn Stuff Sack | $15 | $16 |
Other Accessories (No Price Changes)
Nathan - April 1, 2022
Any news on when you’ll be restocking Le Grande Derriere? Specifically, in deep blue?
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TOM BIHN replied:
No plans at this moment to do another restock!