June 7, 2022

Summer 2022 Updates and What's Next

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Summer 2022 Updates and What's Next

We're so excited summer is here! It's been a long winter here this year, and we are ready for better weather ahead (fingers crossed). 5am sunrises and 9pm sunsets definitely keep us extra energized during the workday, much needed as we are staying busy at the factory. We wanted to share a brief snapshot of the stuff we've been working. Questions? Thoughts? Leave them in the comments below!

 

Pre-order Updates

To all those that pre-ordered the Paramour, Smart Alec, Road Buddy Duffel 36 & 60, this update is for you: we're happy to report that all three bags have been moving smoothly through the floor, and we will have an updated timeline for shipping very soon. Look out for an email from us!

Did you miss the Paramour pre-order and regret not getting one? Don't worry, we're planning on putting another batch into production this month for a regular restock. Date of the restock is TBD, but we recommend signing up for notification alerts to avoid missing out for the second time!  

As for the Smart Alec and Road Buddies, we might consider doing another run of these in the future, but for now, they remain retired.

 

Bringing Back Zest and Fjord

Despite our efforts to keep this a secret, many of you noticed that we had some Zest and Fjord floating around the factory and on the website! We're excited to re-introduce these colors to our line and offer them in several organizational bags as part of our 6/10 Restock. Maybe, in the future we will also use them for lining in bigger bags? We shall see!

 

Retirement

We will be retiring the Luminary 15 and Le Grand Derriere to make way for new designs. Once the current in stock bags sell out, they will be gone for good.

 

New Stuff

A new fanny pack / waist pack / sling bag is coming. We've tested this bag out in all sorts of environments: walking our dogs, casual day hiking, traveling in places known for pickpockets, running errands around the city, etc....and we love it! We think it's the perfect size for the essentials and a little more. We're excited to share with you guys some more details very soon.

Next up: The tote backpack. It has undergone many, many rounds of design iterations, been resized up and down, and been tested by multiple crew members of varying heights. Now, we finally feel like we have a bag that we're happy with. We're finetuning the details and will share more specific updates on the blog soon!

24 comments

Gary - June 10, 2022

I would be HAPPY to test out a prototype Tote backpack… Been waiting for this since you first mentioned it in an older blog post… Please pick me me me…. Thanks. This would be an ideal daily bag for me…. Please release more detailed information soon!!!!!
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TOM BIHN replied:
Thanks Gary! We cannot wait to share more!

LiLin - June 9, 2022

Is there a prototype of the tote backpack that I might take a look at on a factory visit late July? I am great at keeping secrets.

Many thanks!
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TOM BIHN replied:
Hi LiLin! Excited to have you visit the factory. We’ll share more of a timeline soon on the tote backpack, hopefully it will align with your visit.

Nick - June 9, 2022

With the arrival of Fjord and Zest halcyon, is Sitka being discontinued? Its usage seems to have been on the wane, so I made sure to grab a 3D Organizer Cube in that color with my last order just in case.
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TOM BIHN replied:
Hi Nick, good question! We are out of Sitka completely at the moment. This is due to a lot of supply chain related challenges, so for now, Fjord and Zest will be taking center stage.

Amy - June 8, 2022

Excited about the Fanny pack! Will it accommodate binoculars or a small camera?? I’ve been experimenting with all my TB to find something that’ll work for an upcoming trip to Peru.
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TOM BIHN replied:
Hi Amy! Depends on the dimensions of your binoculars or camera! Perhaps the LPD might be more spacious for your items. Emailus@tombihn.com, and we can give you some more specific guidance!

Lain - June 8, 2022

Oooh is the new waist / sling bag going to be available in bright colors???
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TOM BIHN replied:
Hi Lain! The bag will have a ballistic exterior, like the Sidekick and Side Effect, so might not be the bright colors you’re envisioning.

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