Design Lab Edition Packing Cube Shoulder Bag

I haven't gotten to try the Packing Cube Shoulder Bag (PCSB) out as a packing cube yet, but I have found a great use for it. During my day I feel like I often don't really need a bag, and I don't always bring my Sidekick or Side Effect along. I have a wallet/pouch that attaches to my wheelchair to hold my phone & wallet essentials. I usually keep my keys in a pocket on my body. And most "personal items" (hygiene and med supplies) go in a hidden bag under my wheelchair. However, lately I've been noticing that I do need a bag - for my spare mask, my gloves, my sunglasses case, keys if I don't have a coat on, if my chair is going to be out of eyesight I like to take the wallet/pouch off...and on and on. All of this usually ends up piled on the passenger seat, but if I have a passenger (or if I'm the passenger) then it needs a place to go! Enter the PCSB. It's the perfect size, and size it's so lightweight and foldable (in halcyon), so I don't feel weighted down with one more item. I also think that it will be easy to hang on the back of my chair (when in safe environments not prone to purse snatching - like home & work) using two handle loops, easy to pop on/off, since I don't like to have a bag permanently there. Need to remember to order those next time! I realize this is a highly specialize review, but perhaps other wheelchair users might be interested.

I picked up one of these packing cube in black recently and I like it a lot, great purchase. It’s very light and thin and packable but made from a tough fabric so feels sturdy. I love that I can use it to organize my clothes en route on a trip then use it on an outing to put a light jacket, wallet, guidebook etc. in it, means I can pack lighter and schlep less things with me on a trip.

Perfect size. With an absolutely shoulder straps make it so comfortable even full load. Very fit my edc. There have two things I think it can develop. First is the zip of out side pocket better use two head zip. when I take the bag on shoulder it's too far to reach it. the second is better have more O ring(at least two) in the out side pocket. it will be very useful!!!

But it's already a wonderful bag which I love so much.

I waited to write a review. I got the bag for an Ireland/Italy trip. I loved the flexibility of it being a packing cube, and me being able to empty the contents, and use it as a day bag. From the Vatican to Belfast, the bag was a champ! I was going to write after our return from Europe, when I decided to use the bag as a catch all for small items in my old, used Synic 30. Then, the great challenge happened - my sunscreen tube leaked...

I set my bag out side, and blotted the warm fabric as much as possible. I then soaked the bag in mild dish soap. Minor grease stains remained.....

So, with nothing to lose, I sprayed stain release liquid, and washed the bag carefully.

Results - I can happily report that the bag looks new, and is ready for more adventure! No need to worry about the reinforced seams, and my lovely bag is perfect, again.

Thank you, Tom Bihn employees, for making such wonderful products.

I have this bag in Viridian and it is so gorgeous to me. I just love looking at it, the color is so delightful in person. The diagonal zipper design on the front is so unique and gives it such personality. There is something about the way the straps attach on the front and back that makes this bag fall very well from the shoulder.

It makes a nice everyday bag but it has the added functionality of performing as a packing cube. There is not any internal organization, however, so you need to provide your own. It is good to have other pouches or smaller bags for organization so you don't have to dig around a lot. This is fine to me because it allows me to customize to my own needs, rather than having pockets I don't tend to use. My one complaint about this bag is there is nothing to hold onto for leverage when zipping open. Typically on a shoulder bag you could hold onto the strap as it is usually on the end. On this , I end up awkwardly pinching the side of the bag. This may not be a problem for other people though.