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Total 5 star reviews: 157 Total 4 star reviews: 6 Total 3 star reviews: 3 Total 2 star reviews: 2 Total 1 star reviews: 0
168 reviews
- BDBrian D.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Versatile, Easily Adjustable, Comfortable, Unique2 months agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Versatile, Easily Adjustable, Comfortable, UniqueRated 5 out of 5 starsMy Favorite Bag
If I could only have one bag, this would most definitely be the one. I carried my first Brain Bag for about ten years before handing it down to my son. I'm even more happy with this new purchase. The straps have been improved, and I love the blacked-out logo. The Brain Bag is so unique in its styling and its versatility. It tightens down to be a slim EDC, expands to easily carry a coat or bigger item, or expands yet more as a travel bag. Using packing cubes, I have flown with just my Brain Bag on 3–5 day trips.
- FPFred P.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Comfortable, Thoughtful Design, Good Storage Size, High Quality Craftsmanship5 months agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Comfortable, Thoughtful Design, Good Storage Size, High Quality CraftsmanshipRated 5 out of 5 starsPhenomenal Bag
After about a year with a Synik 30, I started to want something that fit just a bit different. I couldn't describe what was wrong, as up until this Brain Bag, the Synik 30 was my favorite backpack I'd ever owned. I kept looking at the Brain Bag, and finally purchased one to see (even though it was technically bigger than my Synik 30) if it would be better for my EDC.
Within a week, the Brain Bag has moved to my number one all time favorite bag. I do miss a little of the organization of the Synik, but the Brain Bag has a ton of amazing organization on its own. I keep getting surprised as to what can fit in those front pockets.
Some call this bag a beast... I just don't see it like that. Sure, its ability to swallow anything I ask it to contstantly amazes me... but yet, it feels more compact than others. Very comfortable even at heavy weight and the handle... wow... just perfect.
Make yourself happy and get some strap keepers (2 pair at least) as this bag does have some dangle to contain. This said, the strap keepers work perfectly to contain the compression straps and the sternum/umbrella were handled with some rip cord.
Phenomenal bag. Looking forward to many long years with my new favorite bag.
- DRDaniel R.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Unique, Versatile5 months agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Unique, VersatileRated 5 out of 5 starsExcellent Bag with a Pedigree
I have a Brain Bag from ~2003 as well as one from ~2024. Over 20 years apart! The updated version has a lot of nice improvements. This is a BIG bag. In a nutshell, this is a really interesting and big bag, and it's priced very modestly for what you get, especially for a Tom Bihn bag. If you want a Tom Bihn bag but are balking at throwing down $400+ for some of the newer ones, this may be the bag for you. It delivers all the space and more of more modern designs, some really nice and unique features to boot -- and you'll be wearing a bit of Tom Bihn history!
The original Brain Bag was designed to hold "Brain Cells", which was Tom Bihn's original laptop-holding device, which was thicker than a cache because it was designed for older-school non-slim laptops. They were a padded thin rectangle with crush-protection, so it had more structure than a cache. The bag feels amazing with a Brain Cell inside, as this provides additional structure, sort of like having a frame, but better.
I have a few Brain Cells -- one original and one I purchased from eBay. They are cool. I assume this bag would also work very well with caches. But the "correct" way to use this bag is to find a Brain Cell or two on eBay... or beg Tom Bihn to bring back the Brain Cell (I still prefer them!) or buy something equivalent to them from somewhere. They are cool.
The cut of this bag allows it to massively expand to hold lots and lots of things. You can throw in a couple of laptops, as well as bulky items…
- TTimVerified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Durable, High Quality Finishings, Good Storage Size9 months agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Durable, High Quality Finishings, Good Storage SizeRated 5 out of 5 starsFinally, a well made backpack!
I looked for years to find a sturdy and reliable bag that was well made and would last through my travels. This backpack is extraordinary. Everything I have been looking for!
So far I have taken to Spain, Morroco and Mexico in some harsh environments and it is perfect. The zippers are high quality and the material is excellent. I couldn't be happier and I will be buying another smaller one for short trips.
- CCClayton C.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Good Storage Size, Comfortable, Thoughtful Design, Sewn in USA, Easily Adjustable1 year agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Good Storage Size, Comfortable, Thoughtful Design, Sewn in USA, Easily AdjustableRated 5 out of 5 starsOne tough and good looking Bag
Packed this thing to the gills for my 8 day jog around Washington state, and it performed like a champ. I also received several compliments on the appearance and style. I have a feeling this one will be my "go to" for the annual vacation I take with the wife! Everything you see pictured including the camelback fit in this 36 liter beauty. I will be recommending this bad boy to everyone.
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