Paragon 2.0

This bag fits everything I use everyday for work. The large compartment keeps my MacBook Pro16”, iPad Pro 11” and a 1L tech pouch for chargers and accessories. Theres plenty of room still to accommodate a 40oz bottle and a lunch bag or light jacket. The inside small compartment is big enough to help keep items such as my wallet, keys, pill case, pens, multitool and AirPods, out of my pants pockets. The outside zipper compartment keeps my A5 notebook and any other papers collected throughout the day kept flat and neat. With all of these items in the bag, it still has a slim profile and very comfortable to carry.

I am not gentle with handling my bag and it frequently gets tossed onto the floor or sees rough surfaces. The material and craftsmanship is top notch and does not get dirty easily and has no signs of damage. It can be cleaned easily and despite how rough it is treated, it still looks brand new!

I recommend this to anyone looking for a simple and slim looking bag that packs a lot!

Full disclosure, I have too many bags. This one is new, but looks so far like it will be my favorite. It has little organization but a nice size. I bought from Amazon a water weight bag which makes this work well for exercise walking (kind of like rucking, but not so intense). It looks like a good personal item too. There are a few loops I can use with gatekeeper straps to slip over the handle of a rolling bag. Good space for a personal item, and good enough looks to use as a business case when I arrive. Seems to fit nicely in my collection of bags.

Years ago I bought a Tom Bihn large packing cube that was reversible—it turned into a super lightweight backpack with a zipper pocket in front. It's great that you can pack clothes in it when you travel, then use it as a daypack when you arrive. But it quickly became my EDC because it was so light and easy to carry. There were just a few limitations: there was no backpack sleeve, the straps were just minimal, and it had no back panel to protect your back. I put a laptop sleeve in it and carried it anyway, all these years. But it slowly began to show signs of wear, and I longed for those little amenities. Enter the Paragon! I immediately saw that this would be the perfect replacement. But there was a problem: they were completely sold out except for a color I couldn't live with. I began a campaign of regular requests for the return of the Paragon in black with a gray or sky blue interior. I am so grateful my pleas were heard and this lovely backpack finally appeared at my door. It's the perfect form factor, with the back panel, laptop sleeve, and padded straps that make it my ideal EDC. Lightweight but substantial, in a much sturdier fabric than my packing cube/backpack, and in black with a lovely gray interior that matches the little Tom Bihn Everyday Cubet that holds my wallet and phone. The workmanship, as usual, is impeccable. Thanks so much, Tom Bihn team!