• visible variant TB1814-BA^^The Techonaut 30 Frame Sheet
  • visible variant TB1815-BA^^The Techonaut 45 Frame Sheet
  • visible variant TB1814-BA TB1815-BA^^The optional Techonaut Internal Frame next to a Techonaut 30 in Night Walk 400d; both are on a sewing machine table in the TOM BIHN factory.
  • visible variant TB1814-BA TB1815-BA^^Person adding the optional Techonaut internal frame to the Techonaut.
  • visible variant TB1814-BA^^The Techonaut 30 Frame Sheet
  • visible variant TB1815-BA^^The Techonaut 45 Frame Sheet
  • visible variant TB1814-BA TB1815-BA^^The optional Techonaut Internal Frame next to a Techonaut 30 in Night Walk 400d; both are on a sewing machine table in the TOM BIHN factory.
  • visible variant TB1814-BA TB1815-BA^^Person adding the optional Techonaut internal frame to the Techonaut.
4.5/5.0 (13 Reviews)

Techonaut Internal Frame

$42

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Optional internal frames with an aluminum stay designed for the Techonaut 30 / 45.

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Techonaut Internal Frame

visible variant TB1814-BA TB1815-BA^^Person adding the optional Techonaut internal frame to the Techonaut.

Description

We present for your use these optional, removable internal frames with aluminum stays for the Techonaut 30 and Techonaut 45 travel bags.

We’ve bent the stay to a generic spinal curve; we recommend you re-bend and/or adjust the curvature to best fit your own back (see here for instructions). If you just want a frame sheet, the stay is removable, though it's worth noting that a frame sheet sans aluminum stay does just about nada when it comes to shifting the weight of the pack onto one's hips. (Read more about that here in our Guide To Backpack Frames.)

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4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
Based on 13 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 8 Total 4 star reviews: 4 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
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13 reviews
  • RS
    roopesh S.
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    Bought For Myself
    1 year ago
    Bought For Myself
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    Techonaut Internal Frame
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Well, it's a frame

    I don't know if you really need the frame if you carry a laptop in the Techonaut. But it definitely helped when I was carrying no laptop.

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  • DP
    Daryl P.
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    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Comfortable, Durable, Sewn in USA
    1 year ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Comfortable, Durable, Sewn in USA
    Reviewing
    Techonaut Internal Frame
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    I think it's worth it.

    I know TB said in their testing, this was not needed, but I use my Techo-30 as kind of a daily. I get groceries, and run errands with it a lot. When the bag is empty, or not fully at capacity, it can get on the floppy side without this. Though I wish it were still more rigid.

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  • CW
    Collin W.
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    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Easily Adjustable
    11 months ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Easily Adjustable
    Reviewing
    Techonaut Internal Frame
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Functional, but not that rigid?

    There's not much to say with this internal frame, but it's not as rigid or firm as I thought it would be. The Techonaut 45 is large when compared to the rest of the product line but I've found that it's also floppy and loose if it isn't filled up with clothes or items. I hoped that this frame would help with that, but that's on me.

    When I added the frame to the Techonaut, it conformed to my back but it didn't straighten out the backpack. This is on me though, because I don't think that's what it was intended for. So functionally, the frame works as expected. Might not be needed but any support I can get is always appreciated.

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  • KK
    Kevin K.
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    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Comfortable, Durable, High Quality Craftsmanship
    1 year ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Comfortable, Durable, High Quality Craftsmanship
    Reviewing
    Techonaut Internal Frame
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Good structure for the Technonaut 30

    While it isn't mandatory for the Techonaut, I would highly recommend getting the internal frame. I find it makes the bag more comfortable and provides good structure for the bag even when you don't have a laptop in it.

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  • JR
    Jonathan R.
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    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Durable, Comfortable, High Quality Finishings, High Quality Craftsmanship, Thoughtful Design
    1 year ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Durable, Comfortable, High Quality Finishings, High Quality Craftsmanship, Thoughtful Design
    Reviewing
    Techonaut Internal Frame
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    nice to have, but not always needed

    Nice to have this as an option, but try it out to see if you need it. I wouldn't call it a necessity.

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