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  • visible variant TB0740-BKLD^^The Cadet in Black Ballistic with a Island (bright blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0740-GKLD TB0740-GKND^^The Cadet in Nebulous Grey Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-GKND^^The Cadet in Nebulous Grey Ballistic with a Island (bright blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0740-GKLD^^The Cadet in Nebulous Grey Ballistic with a Island (bright blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0740-BKND TB0740-BKGL^^The Cadet in Black Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-BKND^^The Cadet in Black Ballistic with a Northwest Sky 200 Halcyon (light grey with white grid) interior.
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  • visible variant TB0740-UKND TB0740-UKLJ^^The Cadet in Aubergine (purple) Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-UKLJ^^The Cadet in Aubergine (purple) 525 Ballistic with a Cloud (light grey) 210 Ballistic interior.
  • visible variant TB0740-TKND TB0740-TKLJ^^The Cadet in Burnt Orange Ballistic
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  • visible variant TB0740-TKLJ^^The Cadet in Burnt Orange 525 Ballistic with a Cloud (light grey) 210 Ballistic interior.
  • visible variant TB0740-MKLJ^^The Cadet in Mars Red 525 Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-MKLJ^^The Cadet in Mars Red 525 Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-CKND TB0740-CKLJ^^The Cadet in Coyote (brown) Ballistic
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  • visible variant TB0740-CKLJ^^The Cadet in Coyote (light brown) 525 Ballistic with a Cloud (light grey) 210 Ballistic interior.
  • visible variant TB0740-RKND TB0740-RKLJ^^The Cadet in Ursa (dark brown) Ballistic
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  • visible variant TB0740-RKLJ^^The Cadet in Ursa (dark brown) 525 Ballistic with a Cloud (light grey) 210 Ballistic interior.
  • visible variant TB0740-WKND TB0740-WKLJ^^The Cadet in Wilderness (forest green) 525 Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-DKND^^The Cadet in Deep Blue (dark blue) 525 Ballistic with a Northwest Sky (light grey with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0740-DKND TB0740-DKGL^^The Cadet in Deep Blue (dark blue) Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-WKLJ^^The Cadet in Wilderness (forest green) 525 Ballistic with a Cloud (light grey) 210 Ballistic interior.
  • visible variant TB0740-VKGL^^The Cadet in Saguaro
  • detail visible^^Top of Cadet showing the zippers and front of the bag.
  • detail visible^^Back of the Cadet
  • detail visible^^Front pocket of the Cadet with multiple interior pockets and an attachment point at the top
  • detail visible^^Shoulder strap attachment point at the base of the main compartment zipper.
  • detail visible^^A cellphone in the front small pocket of the Cadet.
  • detail visible^^Close-up of the zippers on the front of the bag
  • detail visible^^Close up of the main zipper and grab handles
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  • lifestyle visible^^A person walking across a bridge wearing a Cadet.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person holding a conversation while carrying a Cadet.
  • detail visible^^A close shot of the Cache in the main compartment of the Cadet.
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  • lifestyle visible^^A person retrieving a laptop from a Cache inside the main pocket of a Cadet.
  • Cadet
  • lifestyle visible^^A person waiting for the light rail wearing a Cadet.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person doing work on a laptop with their Cadet beside them on the table.
  • visible variant TB0740-BKSL TB0740-BKIJ TB0740-BKLD^^The Cadet in Black Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-BKLD^^The Cadet in Black Ballistic with a Island (bright blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0740-GKLD TB0740-GKND^^The Cadet in Nebulous Grey Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-GKND^^The Cadet in Nebulous Grey Ballistic with a Island (bright blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0740-GKLD^^The Cadet in Nebulous Grey Ballistic with a Island (bright blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0740-BKND TB0740-BKGL^^The Cadet in Black Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-BKND^^The Cadet in Black Ballistic with a Northwest Sky 200 Halcyon (light grey with white grid) interior.
  • Cadet
  • Cadet
  • visible variant TB0740-UKND TB0740-UKLJ^^The Cadet in Aubergine (purple) Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-UKLJ^^The Cadet in Aubergine (purple) 525 Ballistic with a Cloud (light grey) 210 Ballistic interior.
  • visible variant TB0740-TKND TB0740-TKLJ^^The Cadet in Burnt Orange Ballistic
  • Cadet
  • visible variant TB0740-TKLJ^^The Cadet in Burnt Orange 525 Ballistic with a Cloud (light grey) 210 Ballistic interior.
  • visible variant TB0740-MKLJ^^The Cadet in Mars Red 525 Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-MKLJ^^The Cadet in Mars Red 525 Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-CKND TB0740-CKLJ^^The Cadet in Coyote (brown) Ballistic
  • Cadet
  • visible variant TB0740-CKLJ^^The Cadet in Coyote (light brown) 525 Ballistic with a Cloud (light grey) 210 Ballistic interior.
  • visible variant TB0740-RKND TB0740-RKLJ^^The Cadet in Ursa (dark brown) Ballistic
  • Cadet
  • visible variant TB0740-RKLJ^^The Cadet in Ursa (dark brown) 525 Ballistic with a Cloud (light grey) 210 Ballistic interior.
  • visible variant TB0740-WKND TB0740-WKLJ^^The Cadet in Wilderness (forest green) 525 Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-DKND^^The Cadet in Deep Blue (dark blue) 525 Ballistic with a Northwest Sky (light grey with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0740-DKND TB0740-DKGL^^The Cadet in Deep Blue (dark blue) Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0740-WKLJ^^The Cadet in Wilderness (forest green) 525 Ballistic with a Cloud (light grey) 210 Ballistic interior.
  • visible variant TB0740-VKGL^^The Cadet in Saguaro
  • detail visible^^Top of Cadet showing the zippers and front of the bag.
  • detail visible^^Back of the Cadet
  • detail visible^^Front pocket of the Cadet with multiple interior pockets and an attachment point at the top
  • detail visible^^Shoulder strap attachment point at the base of the main compartment zipper.
  • detail visible^^A cellphone in the front small pocket of the Cadet.
  • detail visible^^Close-up of the zippers on the front of the bag
  • detail visible^^Close up of the main zipper and grab handles
  • Cadet
  • lifestyle visible^^A person walking across a bridge wearing a Cadet.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person holding a conversation while carrying a Cadet.
  • detail visible^^A close shot of the Cache in the main compartment of the Cadet.
  • Cadet
  • Cadet
  • Cadet
  • Cadet
  • lifestyle visible^^A person retrieving a laptop from a Cache inside the main pocket of a Cadet.
  • Cadet
  • lifestyle visible^^A person waiting for the light rail wearing a Cadet.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person doing work on a laptop with their Cadet beside them on the table.
(84 Reviews)

Cadet

$194

Everyday carry laptop briefcase. Checkpoint friendly.

What Goes Into A TOM BIHN Backpack?

Each bag is meticulously designed in our Seattle factory using premium, hard-wearing materials—and built to last a lifetime, guaranteed. You're not just buying a bag, you're investing in decades of thoughtful design, durable function, and responsible craftsmanship.

Color & Material

Exterior Color:
Deep
Interior Color:
Mountain Grey
Exterior Material:
Ballistic
Interior Material:
210 Cerylon

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$52.00 - 10B (iPad or iPad Pro 9.7")
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Description

The Cadet is a minimalist, everyday-carry briefcase designed to fit your laptop, a few files or magazines, power supplies, pens, notebooks, and other small accessories.

Reviews

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 84 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 76 Total 4 star reviews: 8 Total 3 star reviews: 0 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
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84 reviews
  • ML
    Michael L.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Other
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Great Gift
    4 days ago
    Bought For Other
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Great Gift
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Perfect

    Works perfectly for my office and travel needs. There is nothing I would change. I AM a Tom Bihn fan!

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  • YP
    Yale P.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Good Storage Size, High Quality Finishings, Easily Adjustable
    1 week ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Good Storage Size, High Quality Finishings, Easily Adjustable
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Cadet Bag

    Positively love this daily work solution. Fits all I need and looks great!

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  • A
    Allan
    1 week ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 Stars

    Solid construction, comfortable as an over-shoulder bag with the upgraded strap. Using it as my every day bag since it arrived and I’m quite happy with it.

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  • BB
    Bobby B.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Versatile, Good Storage Size, High Quality Finishings
    1 week ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, Versatile, Good Storage Size, High Quality Finishings
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    The Perfect Messenger Bag

    I am so happy I purchased this. Stores my 15 inch MacBook Pro and my notebooks and my chargers and my pens and other accessories. The design and materials are top notch!!

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  • MM
    Michael M.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Compact
    3 weeks ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Compact
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Game changer for a daily commuter...

    A high-quality, well-designed briefcase...light, tough and good looking. I was hoping for something like this bag, and it has exceeded my expectations.

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Every bag is thoughtfully designed for effortless travel.

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Effortless Organization, No Matter Your Day

Smart pockets and O-rings keep everything visible and within easy reach.

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Built to Last a Lifetime

Made in Seattle with premium materials and backed by a lifetime guarantee.

Superior Construction. Thoughtful Design.

Every detail is obsessively crafted for function, flexibility, and joy in use—just like we’ve been doing since 1972.

Travel-Ready Without the Bulk

Every bag is thoughtfully designed for effortless travel.

visible lifestyle^^A person retrieving a drink from the Synik 26 water bottle pocket

Effortless Organization, No Matter Your Day

Smart pockets and O-rings keep everything visible and within easy reach.

visible lifestyle^^A Nomad Tote with its front pocket open.

Built to Last a Lifetime

Made in Seattle with premium materials and backed by a lifetime guarantee.

Superior Construction. Thoughtful Design.

Every detail is obsessively crafted for function, flexibility, and joy in use—just like we’ve been doing since 1972.

Travel-Ready Without the Bulk

Every bag is thoughtfully designed for effortless travel.

visible lifestyle^^A person retrieving a drink from the Synik 26 water bottle pocket

Effortless Organization, No Matter Your Day

Smart pockets and O-rings keep everything visible and within easy reach.

visible lifestyle^^A Nomad Tote with its front pocket open.

Built to Last a Lifetime

Made in Seattle with premium materials and backed by a lifetime guarantee.

Superior Construction. Thoughtful Design.

Every detail is obsessively crafted for function, flexibility, and joy in use—just like we’ve been doing since 1972.

Made in Seattle, Built to Last

Designed with obsessive attention to detail, we pride ourselves in offering bags in unmatched quality and durability—whether you're commuting, traveling, or navigating daily life. Built to last, made to move with you.

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Since 1972, we’ve stood behind every bag we make. If it’s our fault, we’ll fix it—no questions asked. For everything else, we offer honest repairs in the same Seattle shop where your bag was born.