Pop Tote

My husband had a stroke and unable to walk and is confined to a wheelchair. I’m his caregiver at all times so need to be able to have necessary items with me at all times.

Your Pop Tote gives me extra security in being able to provide help when needed. I can hang the carrying straps between the wheelchair handles to allow my hands to be free to navigate his wheelchair.

I love the styling of the Tote and never have to worry about the quality craftsmanship. Keep up the great job. Love your products.

Like most Bihn bags this holds much more than expected, easily holding a week's worth of warm weather clothes/toiletries or the equivalent of almost 2 plastic grocery bags of grocery items. Perfect size for a carry-on personal item (and constructed well enough that I'd be OK if it had to be gate checked). The Pop-Tote and the large Zip Top Shop bags are my 2 of my most used TB bags because of their versatility, durability, and ease of use (comfortable handles that stay on your shoulder without slipping and don't hurt your hands when carrying heavy loads).

Shown below in Aubergine ballistic (a deep, rich tone that changes with the light), with a 17 ounce water bottle in the exterior slip pocket. One detail to note- the exterior pockets taper into a V shape (bottom is more narrow than the top/opening...not a problem, just fyi).

I’m quite particular when it comes to choosing a bag. First of all, it has to be made of fabric. I live with five rescued dogs with disabilities, so I try to avoid leather products whenever possible. It also needs to be lightweight, large enough to hold sheet music, and structured enough to keep its shape.

Over the years, I’ve bought countless tote bags, but unfortunately, I had never found one that met all of these requirements.

I bought dozens of fabric bags from M, but surprisingly, they were all much heavier than you would expect from a fabric bag. Faux-leather bags were either too heavy or not durable enough, while lightweight fabric bags were usually too soft and unstructured, making it frustrating to find things inside.

Then I happened to come across TOM BIHN online and ordered a bag without expecting too much. To my surprise, it checked almost every box I had been looking for.

I actually really like the designs and materials used by Black Ember, but I couldn’t find anything that worked well as a women’s everyday tote. So I continued looking for something a little more feminine.

After using my TOM BIHN tote for about a week, I was impressed enough that I have now ordered seven more TOM BIHN products!

Here’s what I love about it:

1. Very lightweight

2. Reasonably priced

3. Excellent, precise stitching — my sister worked as a tailor for 20 years, and even she commented on how well it is made

4. Plenty of room

5. The shoulder straps are designed so well that they…