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Bantam

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
31 Reviews

$65.00

Small but formidable.

1 Liter / 60 cu. in.

Original 400 Halcyon
Steel 400 Halcyon
Reverse Black X-Pac®
Black X-Pac®
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Description

True to its name, the Bantam is small but has a lot of spirit. 

What is the Bantam? It's a small WPK (Wallet-Phone-Keys) bag for just your essentials with a host of different carry options. Shoulder carry? There are rings for that. Sling or hip? Attachment points for that. On a hip belt or shoulder strap? Yep, you guessed it, there's a pass-through for that.

We also are giving something new a try with the Bantam: one option is the X-Pac® reversed, with the shiny-side out. We tested the durability of both sides of the fabric and were really happy with how the "inside" did, so we decided to offer a version with the slick, shiny side on the outside and the matte inside as a treat (both visually and texturally).

Cross some roads (and turn some heads) with the Bantam.

Full Description

The 411:

Shoulder Strap / Belt Passthrough

A passthrough measuring 2.5" / 60mm tall fits all our shoulder straps and most belts.

Waist / Sling Attachment Point

Attach our gatekeeper hip belt (optional) and use it as a stand-alone hip-pack or sling.

The Main Pocket

Small but formidible. One large interior pocket and two smaller pockets (the latter made from a mock-woven elastane fabric) to hold things where you want and an open space for the rest. An o-ring on the interior lies in wait for all your key strap needs.

What's Included

Shoulder Strap / Belt Passthrough

A passthrough measuring 2.5" / 60mm tall fits all our shoulder straps and most belts.

Waist / Sling Attachment Point

Attach our gatekeeper hip belt (optional) and use it as a stand-alone hip-pack or sling.

The Main Pocket

Small but formidible. One large interior pocket and two smaller pockets (the latter made from a mock-woven elastane fabric) to hold things where you want and an open space for the rest. An o-ring on the interior lies in wait for all your key strap needs.

What's Included

Materials

Exterior

PFC Free, 100% Recycled RX30 X-Pac®

Zippers

#5 YKK CF zippers

Other Components

Duraflex®, Nexus, and Woojin buckles and related components

Specs

Dimensions

8.7" (w) x 5.1" (h) x 2.4" (d) / 220mm (w) x 130mm (h) x 60mm (d)

Weight

4.8 ounces / 135 grams

Volume

1 liters / 60 cu. in. (ASTM Standard Measure)

Total O-RIngs

1

1 in main compartment

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
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31 reviews
  • Amy
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    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Good Storage Size
    2 months ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Good Storage Size
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Great little bag for essentials

    Just got my Bantam, and I already love it :) It's such a great little purse for when I just need my phone, headphones and other small essentials. My one small qualm is that the reverse X-Pac feels *slightly* cheap to me but that's not really a problem. It looks beautiful and will do what I need it to. Very excited to use this regularly!

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  • Carol B.
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    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Compact, Sewn in USA, Versatile
    1 month ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Compact, Sewn in USA, Versatile
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Almost dressy!

    Well this is a dream come true. Tom Bihn durability, perfect tiny size to use most days and toss in a larger bag other days, and the inside-out fabric that gives it a dressy patent look! I love it. If I were designing it, I’d add an outside long phone pocket, maybe instead of the belt bag option, but that’s just personal preference and not worth deducting a star.

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  • Laura P.
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    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Durable, Unique, Versatile
    1 month ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Durable, Unique, Versatile
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Beautiful Bag!

    This is a beautiful bag. I loved the idea of a belt bag for walking the dog, workouts, while traveling, or just day to day. Other belt bags are so mass produced, everyone seems to have them and the neoprene they are made from isn’t practical. The material of this bag and the all black design makes it gorgeous and super functional. I first saw it in a pre-launch email and knew right away I had to have it. So far, I have this belt bag and the Synapse book bag and I’m hoping that Tom Bihn continues to make more practical bags for years to come, so I can get everyone I know on board:)

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  • Christy H.
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    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, High Quality Finishings, Compact
    1 month ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, High Quality Finishings, Compact
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    The little bag I didn’t know I needed

    As per usual, this bag exceeds my expectations. The handy belt slide on the back fits the chest belt of my Synik. On my last trip, I didn’t have to rummage pockets or remove my pack to access my phone, keys or wallet. I love not having a cumbersome purse that just gets cluttered with junk. This bag is my new edc!

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  • Nick A.
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    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Compact, Good Storage Size, Easily Adjustable
    1 month ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Compact, Good Storage Size, Easily Adjustable
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Love it

    This has been my go to bag for running and hikes

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