Shoulder Strap

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Straps that do the job, whatever that may be.

Size

Style: Absolute Shoulder Strap

Absolute Shoulder Strap

Standard Shoulder Strap

Simple Shoulder Strap

1" Shoulder Strap

1" Gatekeeper Shoulder Strap

5/8 Shoulder Strap

Made in Seattle

Shoulder Strap

Description

We offer several comfortable shoulder straps to choose from.

Absolute Shoulder Strap

Ideal strap for those who carry hefty loads or simply want the most comfortable strap available. The Absolute Shoulder Strap combines a nonslip, ergonomically curved pad — made of soft, durable neoprene — with comfortable stretch backing to make bags feel 50% lighter and 100% more comfortable. It's adjustable from 20" to 52"
Top quality nylon webbing
All-metal snaphooks.
Made in U.S.A. to our specifications, our snaphooks are double-plated with a matte black finish to keep them sharp looking for years. The Absolute Shoulder Strap with Snaphooks is designed to work with any bags (ours that have D-rings or equivalent hardware.
Bags that accept the Absolute Shoulder Strap include the Aeronaut 45, Aeronaut 30, Tri-Star, Western Flyer, Empire Builder, Cadet, Maker's Bag and Yeoman Duffel.

Standard Shoulder Strap

25" / 6mm texturized rubber pad making it a good choice for those looking for some comfort but not needing the over-the-top comfort of the Absolute Strap. High quality U.S. nylon webbing and heavy-duty plastic snaphooks.

Simple Shoulder Strap

A less heavy-duty strap for those who carry lighter loads. It features heavy-duty plastic snaphooks. Made out of high quality U.S. nylon webbing, the Simple Shoulder Strap is 1-1/2" wide, is fully adjustable, and extends to 46".
The Simple Shoulder Strap can be clipped to our Packing Cube Shoulder Bag, Daylight Briefcase, or most light-in-weight bags with appropriate D-rings or equivalent hardware.

The 1" Shoulder Strap

A simple and light-duty shoulder strap made of 1" nylon webbing. It is adjustable and has plastic snaphooks at each end. It does not have a pad. It is most often used with our Packing Cube Shoulder Bag.

1" Gatekeeper Shoulder Strap

Simple and light-duty shoulder strap made of 1" nylon webbing. It is adjustable and does not have a pad. It attaches via Gatekeeper clips at each end. This strap was included with a prior iteration of the Side Kick and can currently be used with the HLTs.

5/8" Shoulder Strap

Simple and light-duty shoulder strap made of 5/8" nylon webbing. It is adjustable with plastic snaphooks at each end (no pad). This strap is most often used with our Side Effect, 3D Clear Organizer Cube, or 3D Fabric/Mesh Organizer Cube.

5/8" Shoulder Strap

Extends from 33" to 55" / 84 cm to 140 cm

1" Gatekeeper Shoulder Strap

Extends from 30" to 55" / 76 cm to 140 cm

1" Shoulder Strap

Extends from 32" to 57" / 81 cm to 145 cm

Simple Shoulder Strap

Extends from 42" to 56" /106 cm to 142 cm

Standard Shoulder Strap

Extends from 31.5" to 55" / 80 cm to 140 cm

Absolute Shoulder Strap

Adjusts from 20" to ~ 52" / 51 cm to 132 cm

5/8 Shoulder Strap

5/8" Shoulder Strap

Side Kick Shoulder Strap

1" nylon webbing

1" Shoulder Strap

1" nylon webbing

Simple Shoulder Strap

Heavy duty plastic snaphooks with metal bail
1.5" / 38 mm nylon webbing

Standard Shoulder Strap

25" / 6mm texturized rubber pad
1.5" / 38 mm nylon webbing

Absolute Shoulder Strap

375" / 10 mm neoprene padding
Double-coated heavy duty metal snaphooks made in USA especially for TOM BIHN
1.5" / 38 mm nylon webbing

Reviews

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

Based on 665 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 601 Total 4 star reviews: 36 Total 3 star reviews: 18 Total 2 star reviews: 5 Total 1 star reviews: 5

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Gary H.
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Bought For Myself
Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Thoughtful Design, Easily Adjustable, Comfortable
1 week ago
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Thoughtful Design, Easily Adjustable, Comfortable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Tom Bihn Shoulder Strap and Mystery Pouch
The strap was ordered with the mystery pouch. However, it can be used on other bags that I have as well. Everything that I received from Tom Bihn has been made with attention to detail and superb craftsmanship.
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Tania H.
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Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Compact
6 months ago
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Compact
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Review: gatekeeper strap for HLT2
It does the job, admirably, of hauling my tank of an HLT2 crossbody. The dimensions and ease of use are great. The real issue is that the webbing itself is really slick. Since I have an ample bosom the smooth texture makes it so the strap just slides off to the side of my chest—pulling and rubbing on my neck and armpit area. I constantly have to tug and readjust. Using the strap on one shoulder instead of crossbody is also tricky because it just slides off if your shirt has too smooth of a texture. A wool or linen “grips” the strap, but a silk or puffy jacket type of polyester is a bit of a nightmare. Some may love the silky feel 🤷🏻‍♀️ for example, my spouse (flat chest) has no issue whatsoever using the strap crossbody. Photo shows the gatekeeper strap on the left and HLT2 webbing on the right (more texture), hopefully the texture comes through.
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Fritz H.
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Product Standouts Durable, Easily Adjustable, Sewn in USA, Comfortable, High Quality Finishings
9 months ago
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Durable, Easily Adjustable, Sewn in USA, Comfortable, High Quality Finishings
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best shoulder strap for all brief case, or shoulder bags.
I think these are my 4th and 5th straps. My last trip back East, I was bummed that I had transferred my brief case strap to my instrument mute bag and left it at home. When traveling, my brief case routinely weighs 15-25+ pounds, and the Tom Bihn Shoulder Straps are terrific . They don’t slip off your shoulder, a huge help when juggling my usual too much stuff. I’ve had the original pair over ten years and they’re good as new. I can’t recommend these straps highly enough, + they’re made in America. Thank you Tom Bihn!
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Stephen K.
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Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, High Quality Finishings, Easily Adjustable
1 year ago
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, High Quality Finishings, Easily Adjustable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Very Comfortable Shoulder Strap
I have a few Tom Bihn Absolute Shoulder Straps for a variety of bags. There are made from a neoprene material and are elastic, which make them very comfortable to use, even under heavy load, without digging into your shoulder. I recently used this strap with my Old School Carry All and Aeronaut 45 to travel out of state and it was so comfortable that I didn't even bother to set the bags down while waiting to board the plane.
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Susan S.
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Product Standouts Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Easily Adjustable, Durable
1 year ago
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Easily Adjustable, Durable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Necessary Add-On
I can't imagine enjoying my Packing Cube Shoulder Bag as much as I do without the handy 1" shoulder strap to go with it. And it's a bargain at just $7! This little strap has already been a lot of places as it's comfortable and adjustable to almost any length.
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