New Designs
Top Three Things We Learned In Self Defense Class
We asked the instructors at Seven Star Women’s Kung Fu to come to the factory to teach us a two hour class on self defense basics. Our instructors — Michelle, Julie, Ellen,...
Color Updates
New Color Alert! Meet Saffron 630 HT Ballistic
It’s finally here. Warm, golden, and just a little bit earthy, Saffron is our newest 630 HT Ballistic color. Like the spice that inspired it, Saffron brings a little warmth to our Ballistic lineup without feeling overly bright. It’s the kind...
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The BIHN Bulletin
Guides, gear insights, and stories for carrying well.
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Company
Q&A with Tam
Tam, we wanted to post Q&A with you on our blog. We’re grateful for your skills as a sewing machine mechanic and we think our customers would be interested to learn about...
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april fools
Introducing The Most Minimalist Minimal Wallet Ever Made
This is the kind of freedom you'll feel with the Most Minimalist Minimal Wallet ever made. Nik’s original Minimalist Wallets debuted in late 2018. Though many appreciated the original wallets, some asked...
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All about Bags
Update on the new Ghost Whale Organizer pouches
Photo of the Ghost Whale Pouch, Size Small, posted by Dom in the Forums. Our new Ghost Whale Organizer Pouches have proved to be a very popular design. And it just so...
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Community
Guest Post: Hollie's Thoughts On The Luminary 15
Hollie is a longtime user of TOM BIHN bags, she's a former employee, and she was the main tester of the Luminary 15 (L15) design. Tom would like to thank Hollie for...
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Bags
Two Minor Updates to the Packing Cube Shoulder Bag
The Packing Cube Shoulder Bag is a dual-purpose packing cube: in preparation for and during your journey, use it to organize and pack your clothing inside your larger travel bag (maybe you...
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Company
Luminary Pre-Production Batch (PPB) Notes
Note: for details on the Luminary 12, 15, and 210 ballistic bags pre-order, see this post. Pre-order opens 02/26 and closes 03/05. Tom, Nik, Mike and Velia (not pictured) at the final...
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2018 Recap
This is us at our holiday party! Note the guest of honor in the photo: June Johnson, TOM BIHN Production Manager Emeritus. Pre-Orders How we used to accept backorders and pre-orders, why...
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Guides & How To
2018 Not Just Bags Gift Guide
A gift guide published on December 13th? Yeah, this year is feeling pretty last-minute to us. This is basically a list of what we’re giving this year so either click a link...
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Bags
Top-Loader Backpacks: a Blast From the Past
Any sort of bag or backpack that needs to get closed up tight requires, well . . . a closure. It’s likely that the very earliest closure used was a draw cord...
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All about Bags
New: Nik's Minimalist Wallets, Road Buddy Duffels, Shadow Guide + Tom's Firewood Carrier
A true test of patience: the dogs wait for green beans as patiently as we've been waiting to share these new designs with you. In this photo: the Road Buddy 36 (along...
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Bags
Update on the New Luminary Backpacks
Victor, Fong, Lisa, and Nik discuss the shoulder straps on the Luminary 14. As we shared back in May, Tom has been working on new versions of the original Luminary 10 and...
