TLDR
The Co-Pilot is a small, personal item carry-on travel briefcase designed to fit the essentials.
- Main compartment that fits an 11" laptop or tablet
- 2 interior open-top pockets and 4 O-rings
- 3 exterior front pockets with independent volume and 1 O-ring in each
- Rolling luggage handle pass-through pocket on open-top pocket bottom
- Carry as a briefcase or wear as a shoulder bag
- Fits under the seat in front of you on the airplane
Full Description
Main Compartment
The main compartment is large enough to store clothes or a 11" Macbook Air or smaller tablet in a Cache. Inside, there are two open-top pockets of equal size — perfect spot to store an organizer, like our Clear 3D Organizer Cube or Vertical Packing Cubelet. On each interior side of the main compartment are 2 O-rings so that you can attach our Mystery Organizer Pouches and Ghost Whale Organizer Pouches.
3 Front Exterior Organizational Pockets
The Co-Pilot has three front zippered pockets with an O-ring in each. The front left compartment also has a small organizational pocket.
The middle front pocket is designed to fit a small water bottle or compact folding umbrella. The bottom of this pocket has an eyelet so any condensation, spills, or leaks won't puddle in the bag.
The front right pocket has four pen pockets and one O-ring which includes a Key Strap. It's the same size as the left pocket and it's perfect for storing things like a digital camera, snacks, or even a light wind shell or down vest in a Travel Stuff Sack.
Rolling Luggage Handle Pass-Through
We know many of you like to use our bags as personal items alongside roller luggage when traveling, so the pass-through pocket is tucked on the bottom of the open-top back pocket.
There are, of course, different sizes of rolling luggage with different handle lengths and widths. If you'd like to place your Co-Pilot over the handle of your rolling luggage, that handle will need to be at least 292.1 mm / 11.5" tall and at most 50.8 mm / 2" wide.
The pocket also has a zipper on the bottom side so when you are not utilizing it for a luggage pass-through, you can just zip it up and store quick-access items in there.
What's Included
Standard Shoulder Strap
1.5" / 38 mm nylon webbing strap, includes .25" / 6mm texturized rubber pad and heavy-duty plastic snaphooks.
8" Snaphook/Snaphook Key Strap
As with most of our bags, we've included a key strap. 8" long from tip-to-tip, a snaphook on either end. Good for attaching your keys to.
A Set of Black Zipper Pulls
A set of pulls to extend, quiet, or replace your metal pulls.
What's Optional
Absolute Shoulder Strap
Upgrade from the included 1.5” strap to an Absolute Shoulder Strap if you anticipate carrying a heavy load.
3D Clear Organizer Cube
The 3D Clear Organizer Cube is the perfect organizer for your toiletries and is specifically designed to meet the TSA 3-1-1 liquids-program requirements. If you want a faster and smoother security checkpoint experience, use the Cube as your go-to toiletries bag.
Cache
The Co-Pilot can accommodate a wide range of devices. If you plan on putting a laptop or smaller tablet in the interior banded open-top pocket, we recommend adding a Cache.
The main compartment is large enough to store clothes or a 11" Macbook Air or smaller tablet in a Cache. Inside, there are two open-top pockets of equal size — perfect spot to store an organizer, like our Clear 3D Organizer Cube or Vertical Packing Cubelet. On each interior side of the main compartment are 2 O-rings so that you can attach our Mystery Organizer Pouches and Ghost Whale Organizer Pouches.
The Co-Pilot has three front zippered pockets with an O-ring in each. The front left compartment also has a small organizational pocket.
The middle front pocket is designed to fit a small water bottle or compact folding umbrella. The bottom of this pocket has an eyelet so any condensation, spills, or leaks won't puddle in the bag.
The front right pocket has four pen pockets and one O-ring which includes a Key Strap. It's the same size as the left pocket and it's perfect for storing things like a digital camera, snacks, or even a light wind shell or down vest in a Travel Stuff Sack.
We know many of you like to use our bags as personal items alongside roller luggage when traveling, so the pass-through pocket is tucked on the bottom of the open-top back pocket.
There are, of course, different sizes of rolling luggage with different handle lengths and widths. If you'd like to place your Co-Pilot over the handle of your rolling luggage, that handle will need to be at least 292.1 mm / 11.5" tall and at most 50.8 mm / 2" wide.
The pocket also has a zipper on the bottom side so when you are not utilizing it for a luggage pass-through, you can just zip it up and store quick-access items in there.
Standard Shoulder Strap
1.5" / 38 mm nylon webbing strap, includes .25" / 6mm texturized rubber pad and heavy-duty plastic snaphooks.
8" Snaphook/Snaphook Key Strap
As with most of our bags, we've included a key strap. 8" long from tip-to-tip, a snaphook on either end. Good for attaching your keys to.
A Set of Black Zipper Pulls
A set of pulls to extend, quiet, or replace your metal pulls.
Absolute Shoulder Strap
Upgrade from the included 1.5” strap to an Absolute Shoulder Strap if you anticipate carrying a heavy load.
3D Clear Organizer Cube
The 3D Clear Organizer Cube is the perfect organizer for your toiletries and is specifically designed to meet the TSA 3-1-1 liquids-program requirements. If you want a faster and smoother security checkpoint experience, use the Cube as your go-to toiletries bag.
Cache
The Co-Pilot can accommodate a wide range of devices. If you plan on putting a laptop or smaller tablet in the interior banded open-top pocket, we recommend adding a Cache.
Still Have Questions?
- emailus@tombihn.com
- Call 1-800-729-9607
- Ask in our Forums
Materials
Fabric Lining
bluesign® certified 210 denier Cerylon 6,6 Ripstop nylon
— or —
bluesign® and OEKO-TEX® certified 200 denier Halcyon/nylon ripstop
Components
Tough Duraflex®, Nexus, and Woojin buckles and related components
Handle
PORON® foam padded handle
Specs
Dimensions
11.8" (w) x 10" (h) x 4.9" (d) / 300 (w) x 255 (h) x 125 (d) mm
Weight
630d high tenacity ballistic nylon: 1 lb / 455 grams
Volume
10 liters / 600 cu. in. (ASTM Standard Measure)
What's Included
1x Standard Shoulder Strap, May be Upgraded to Absolute Shoulder Strap
1x 8-inch Black Webbing Snaphook/Snaphook Key Strap
1x Black Zipper Pulls w/ Plastic Ends (8-Pack)
Total O-Rings
7
(4 in the main compartment
1 in the left zippered pocket
1 in water bottle pocket
1 in the right zippered pocket)
- Oscar A.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, High Quality Finishings, Unique1 year agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, High Quality Finishings, UniqueRated 5 out of 5 starsBest everyday carry bag ever!
This is my favorite bag, it's used everycsingle day and has the perfect design for fitting pens, wallet, iPad, keys, water bottle, etc. We are TB fans and have multiple bags that we feel are very accurately designed for their purpose, thank you guys!
Was this helpful? - Melanie H.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, Good Storage Size, Versatile, Durable, Comfortable1 year agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, Good Storage Size, Versatile, Durable, ComfortableRated 5 out of 5 starsWork / Travel / Everyday - this bag does it all
Versatile bag that holds much more than expected. Comfortable strap, high quality workmanship and materials, smooth and sturdy zippers. Front pocket for water bottle is amazing (I want this is all of my bags now). It could alternatively hold a pair of sandals or a Tom Bihn Vertical Packing Cubelet.
Shown below:
-A full load (iPad Pro 11", letter size folder full of papers, TB Vertical Packing Cubelet + contents (1.5L), A5 journal, 15 ounce water bottle, TB medium Double Organizer Pouch + contents, TB Side Effect + contents, Eagle Creek mini Pack-It cube + contents (.3L), pen pouch, mask pouch, foldable shopping bag. TB Nik's wallet)
-Photos 2-3: size and overhead view when fully packed
-Photos 4-5: Front pocket shown holding a TB Side Effect and a TB Vertical Packing Cubelet
-Photo 6; overhead view, zippers open, fully packed
-Last 2 photos: Water bottle pocket holding a S'Well 15 ounce bottle and Reef womens sandals
Was this helpful? - Alvaro S.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, Sewn in USA, Easily Adjustable, Compact1 year agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, Sewn in USA, Easily Adjustable, CompactRated 5 out of 5 starsI love this bag and see below for the reasons.
A little backstory. I purchased the orange colorway December 2021 and used for about a year, until I spilled oil on it and then had to get the constellation colorway (December 2022). The following applies to both Co-Pilots, but the blue one was by far better. See the cons below why.
1. The bag is compact enough to not be a burden to carry.
2. It fits my Chromebook x2 11, Kobo Libra 2, various EDC (external batteries), and Switch Lite very well for long days I'm out doing errands.
3. The sheer amount of pockets make it oh so very wonderful for organization and segmentation. A water bottle pocket and pen organization. The front pocket is great for an external battery ready to charge any device.
4. Pairs well with my side effect to organize my small EDC items.
Cons: Like I said. I loved the orange color way but the constellation color way was flat out better for one simple reason. The ZIPPERS.
The orange colorway had some very stiff zippers that made closing them a 2 handed operation. The constellation colorway has smooth zippers that I can close one handed. I am not sure why this is, but I am grateful for the smoother zippers all over this bag.
Was this helpful? - Annie O.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Comfortable, Versatile1 year agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Comfortable, VersatileRated 5 out of 5 starsSo happy
The size and shape is suited for in-flight needs, and also very suitable for daily needs on the ground.
Recently travelled to Brisbane for ten days from my home in Melbourne (Australia). The Big Bihn *Aero 30" plenty of room for that time, and the Co-Pilot just perfect for in flight (2 hours duration).
Was this helpful? - Cornelia Maude S.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, Compact, Good Storage Size1 year agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, Compact, Good Storage SizeRated 5 out of 5 starsMy Arty-Buddy Bag
Love the size, the design, and what it holds. Art stuff, travel necessities, small ipad, no need for a purse. Can carry it cross body, by handle, or riding on my suitcase. Love it!
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