• visible variant TB0967-DKZD TB0967-DKND TB0967-DK5D TB0967-DKCJ^^Co-Pilot in Deep Blue Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0967-DKND^^Co-Pilot in Deep Blue/Northwest Sky.
  • visible variant TB0967-DKML^^Co-Pilot in Deep Blue Ballistic/Moss 210 Cerylon.
  • visible variant TB0967-DKZD^^Co-Pilot in Deep Blue/Zest.
  • visible variant TB0967-GKLD TB0967-GKSL^^Co-Pilot in Nebulous Grey Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0967-GKLD^^Co-Pilot in Nebulous Grey/Island.
  • visible variant TB0967-GKSL^^Co-Pilot in Nebulous Grey Ballistic/Sangria 210 Cerylon.
  • visible variant TB0967-WKLD TB0967-WKCJ TB0967-WK6D TB0967-WKCD^^Co-Pilot in Wilderness 525 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0967-WKLD^^Co-Pilot in Wilderness Ballistic/Island 200 Halcyon.
  • visible variant TB0967-BKPL TB0967-BKRL TB0967-BKSL TB0967-BKLD^^Co-Pilot in Black Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0967-BKLD^^Co-Pilot in Black Ballistic/Island 200 Halcyon.
  • visible variant TB0967-BKPL^^Co-Pilot in Black Ballistic/Persimmon 210 Cerylon.
  • visible variant TB0967-BKZD^^Co-Pilot in Black Ballistic/Zest 200 Halcyon.
  • visible variant TB0967-BKND^^Co-Pilot in Black 525 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0967-BKND^^Co-Pilot in Black Ballistic/Northwest Sky 200 Halcyon.
  • visible variant TB0967-LKLD
  • visible variant TB0967-LKLD
  • visible variant TB0967-MKND^^Co-Pilot in Mars Red Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0967-MKND^^Co-Pilot in Mars Red Ballistic/Northwest SKy 200 Halcyon.
  • visible variant TB0967-RKDJ TB0967-RKOL TB0967-RKRL^^Co-Pilot in Ursa 525 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0967-TKND TB0967-TKGL^^Co-Pilot in Burnt Orange.
  • visible variant TB0967-TKND^^Co-Pilot in Burnt Orange/Northwest Sky.
  • visible variant TB0967-UKND^^Co-Pilot in Aubergine.
  • visible variant TB0967-UKND^^Co-Pilot in Aubergine/Northwest Sky.
  • visible variant TB0967-NKLJ TB0967-NKND^^Co-Pilot in Constellation Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0967-NKND^^Co-Pilot in Constellation Ballistic/Northwest SKy 200 Halcyon..
  • Co-Pilot
  • visible variant TB0967-NKLJ^^Co-Pilot in Constellation 525 Ballistic/Cloud 525 Ballistic..
  • visible variant TB0967-VKLD^^Co-Pilot in Saguaro.
  • visible variant TB0967-VKLD^^Co-Pilot in Saguaro Ballistic/Island 200 Halcyon.
  • visible variant TB0967-PKDL^^Co-Pilot in Raspberry.
  • visible variant TB0967-PKDL^^Co-Pilot in Raspberry with Dusk interior.
  • visible variant TB0967-BTKD^^The Co-Pilot in Black 420 Spectron
  • visible variant TB0967-BTKD^^The Co-Pilot in Black 420 Spectron with Sitka 200 Halcyon interior
  • lifestyle visible^^Person sitting in the window seat of a train looking at their tablet while the Co-Pilot is next to them.
  • visible lifestyle^^A Co Pilot with a Passport, Water Bottle, writing kit and travel guide in it.
  • lifestyle visible^^Close-up of the YKK zippers on the Co-Pilot.
  • lifestyle visible^^Close-up of a phone in one of the front organizer pockets of the Co-Pilot.
  • lifestyle visible^^Close-up of a pen and pencil in the organizer pockets of the Co-Pilot.
  • lifestyle visible^^Photo showing off the nice padded handle of the Co-Pilot.
  • lifestyle visible^^Close-up of the Standard Shoulder Strap snaphook clipped to the Co-Pilot.
  • lifestyle visible^^Photo showing the back of the Co-Pilot with its open-top pocket and bottom zipper so it can fit over the handle of rolling luggage.
  • lifestyle visible^^Photo of the back of the Co-Pilot with a magazine in it.
  • lifestyle visible^^On the left is the Co-Pilot; on the right is the Pilot.
  • lifestyle visible^^Person outdoors holding an iPad while wearing the Co-Pilot.
  • visible video^^Still image from a video that shows what can fit in the Co-Pilot; click to watch.
  • visible variant TB0967-DKZD TB0967-DKND TB0967-DK5D TB0967-DKCJ^^Co-Pilot in Deep Blue Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0967-DKND^^Co-Pilot in Deep Blue/Northwest Sky.
  • visible variant TB0967-DKML^^Co-Pilot in Deep Blue Ballistic/Moss 210 Cerylon.
  • visible variant TB0967-DKZD^^Co-Pilot in Deep Blue/Zest.
  • visible variant TB0967-GKLD TB0967-GKSL^^Co-Pilot in Nebulous Grey Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0967-GKLD^^Co-Pilot in Nebulous Grey/Island.
  • visible variant TB0967-GKSL^^Co-Pilot in Nebulous Grey Ballistic/Sangria 210 Cerylon.
  • visible variant TB0967-WKLD TB0967-WKCJ TB0967-WK6D TB0967-WKCD^^Co-Pilot in Wilderness 525 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0967-WKLD^^Co-Pilot in Wilderness Ballistic/Island 200 Halcyon.
  • visible variant TB0967-BKPL TB0967-BKRL TB0967-BKSL TB0967-BKLD^^Co-Pilot in Black Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0967-BKLD^^Co-Pilot in Black Ballistic/Island 200 Halcyon.
  • visible variant TB0967-BKPL^^Co-Pilot in Black Ballistic/Persimmon 210 Cerylon.
  • visible variant TB0967-BKZD^^Co-Pilot in Black Ballistic/Zest 200 Halcyon.
  • visible variant TB0967-BKND^^Co-Pilot in Black 525 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0967-BKND^^Co-Pilot in Black Ballistic/Northwest Sky 200 Halcyon.
  • visible variant TB0967-LKLD
  • visible variant TB0967-LKLD
  • visible variant TB0967-MKND^^Co-Pilot in Mars Red Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0967-MKND^^Co-Pilot in Mars Red Ballistic/Northwest SKy 200 Halcyon.
  • visible variant TB0967-RKDJ TB0967-RKOL TB0967-RKRL^^Co-Pilot in Ursa 525 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0967-TKND TB0967-TKGL^^Co-Pilot in Burnt Orange.
  • visible variant TB0967-TKND^^Co-Pilot in Burnt Orange/Northwest Sky.
  • visible variant TB0967-UKND^^Co-Pilot in Aubergine.
  • visible variant TB0967-UKND^^Co-Pilot in Aubergine/Northwest Sky.
  • visible variant TB0967-NKLJ TB0967-NKND^^Co-Pilot in Constellation Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0967-NKND^^Co-Pilot in Constellation Ballistic/Northwest SKy 200 Halcyon..
  • Co-Pilot
  • visible variant TB0967-NKLJ^^Co-Pilot in Constellation 525 Ballistic/Cloud 525 Ballistic..
  • visible variant TB0967-VKLD^^Co-Pilot in Saguaro.
  • visible variant TB0967-VKLD^^Co-Pilot in Saguaro Ballistic/Island 200 Halcyon.
  • visible variant TB0967-PKDL^^Co-Pilot in Raspberry.
  • visible variant TB0967-PKDL^^Co-Pilot in Raspberry with Dusk interior.
  • visible variant TB0967-BTKD^^The Co-Pilot in Black 420 Spectron
  • visible variant TB0967-BTKD^^The Co-Pilot in Black 420 Spectron with Sitka 200 Halcyon interior
  • lifestyle visible^^Person sitting in the window seat of a train looking at their tablet while the Co-Pilot is next to them.
  • visible lifestyle^^A Co Pilot with a Passport, Water Bottle, writing kit and travel guide in it.
  • lifestyle visible^^Close-up of the YKK zippers on the Co-Pilot.
  • lifestyle visible^^Close-up of a phone in one of the front organizer pockets of the Co-Pilot.
  • lifestyle visible^^Close-up of a pen and pencil in the organizer pockets of the Co-Pilot.
  • lifestyle visible^^Photo showing off the nice padded handle of the Co-Pilot.
  • lifestyle visible^^Close-up of the Standard Shoulder Strap snaphook clipped to the Co-Pilot.
  • lifestyle visible^^Photo showing the back of the Co-Pilot with its open-top pocket and bottom zipper so it can fit over the handle of rolling luggage.
  • lifestyle visible^^Photo of the back of the Co-Pilot with a magazine in it.
  • lifestyle visible^^On the left is the Co-Pilot; on the right is the Pilot.
  • lifestyle visible^^Person outdoors holding an iPad while wearing the Co-Pilot.
  • visible video^^Still image from a video that shows what can fit in the Co-Pilot; click to watch.
(144 Reviews)

Co-Pilot

$168

Personal carry-on sized travel bag: designed to fit under the seat on the airplane.

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Exterior Color:
Black
Interior Color:
Sitka
Exterior Material:
420 Spectron
Interior Material:
200 Halcyon

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Co-Pilot

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Description

The Co-Pilot is a small, personal item carry-on travel briefcase designed to fit the essentials.

Reviews

4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 144 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 128 Total 4 star reviews: 13 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 1
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144 reviews
  • AS
    Alvaro S.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, Sewn in USA, Easily Adjustable, Compact
    2 years ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, Sewn in USA, Easily Adjustable, Compact
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    I 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.

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  • JK
    Jen K.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Sewn in USA, Durable, Good Storage Size, Unique
    3 years ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Sewn in USA, Durable, Good Storage Size, Unique
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Function over form.

    I am a pragmatist and not a super fashionista, so I've always trended toward bags that work on the level of a perfect pocket here or a nicely placed pocket there vs. looks. I purchased this for an upcoming trip to Europe since I want to be able to haul a water bottle in addition to other purse items, and a backpack seemed too pickpocket-friendly. The bag is uber-functional and I love that. I think it will serve me well. But it does look like a work laptop bag or airline bag more than a daily casual carry, even for a non-fashion focused person like me. It's fine, it will serve its purpose- but I don't think it will replace my purses on the homefront.

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  • QK
    Quinten K.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Unique, Good Storage Size
    3 years ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Unique, Good Storage Size
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Perfect size for me

    I love this bag, its compartments are perfect, and it's the perfect little size for something non-laptop-carrying. (It does technically fit my XPS13 comfortably and zip up nicely, but with a padded case it wouldn't fit anymore.) I plan for it to be my personal item on a long flight later this summer. Tested it out as the passenger in a road trip and I think it's going to be perfect. I love that it's the size of a big purse but reads solidly as a mini briefcase or something. I am still working out a strap solution as the one it came with is a really awkward length for me (I'm 5'4" and prefer to wear it higher) but the TB staff are so responsible and helpful that it doesn't lose a star for that.

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  • MH
    Melanie H.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Good Storage Size, Versatile, Durable, Comfortable
    2 years ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Good Storage Size, Versatile, Durable, Comfortable
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Work / 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

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  • MS
    Mike S.
    Verified Reviewer
    Bought For Gift
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Versatile
    2 years ago
    Bought For Gift
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Versatile
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    The Biggest Little Bag Ever

    My wife bought me the Copilot with the upgraded strap as a Father's Day gift in prep for our recent jaunt through Italy. I have to say, I was blow away with the bag's design and quality. I used it in two ways- as a cabin bag and as my in-town bag through Tuscany, Venice, Siena, and Dublin.

    I packed it differently for each. As a cabin bag, I packed it in my "24 hours of airline errors" mode - a Bug Out bag in the event I get stuck or my luggage gets lost. As my walking around bag, the emphasis is on in-town EDC needs and prevention of pickpockets.

    First thing I did was put on the included zipper pulls and throw a small carabiner on the grab handle. Clipping all the pulls into the carabiner keeps unwanted hands outta my bag. Then, I pulled the pad off the shoulder strap - way too hot in the Italian summer and I like being able to slide the bag from small of the back to the side to the front in crowds or tight sidewalks in places like Florence and on trains.

    Now for the "I can't believe it all fits" parts....

    Plane Mode:

    Back Pocket - empty for the trolley pass-through

    Main - 10" Samsung tablet, pair of socks, underwear, t-shirt, shorts, large USB power bank, Columbia ultralight rain jacket, spare sunglasses

    Left- Small USB power bank w/ cables, Bluetooth earbuds in case, inflatable travel pillow, Earpeace earplugs, snack bars, gum, pad, pens

    Center- Toiletries in a clear zip tube (I used a cosmetics brush bag), followed UK rules

    Right- Passport, boarding docs, phone,…

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