• visible variant TB0940-BKND^^A Tri-Star in Black 1050 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0940-BKND^^A Tri-Star in Black 525 Ballistic with an Northwest Sky (light grey with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-BB5D TB0940-BK5D TB0940-BKLD TB0940-BKUD TB0940-BKFD ^^A Tri-Star in Black 525 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0940-BB5D^^A Tri-Star in Black 525 Ballistic with an Acai (dark purple with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-BKLD^^A Tri-Star in Black 525 Ballistic with an Island (blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-DKZD TB0940-DKND TB0940-DK8D ^^A Tri-Star in Deep Blue (dark blue) 525 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0940-DK8D^^A Tri-Star in Deep Blue (dark blue) Ballistic with an Taiga (olive green with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-DKND^^A Tri-Star in Deep Blue (dark blue) 525 Ballistic with an Northwest Sky (light grey with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-BBND^^A Tri-Star in Black 1050 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0940-BBND ^^A Tri-Star in Black 1050 Ballistic with an Taiga (olive green with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-BB8D ^^A Tri-Star in Black 1050 Ballistic with an Taiga (olive green with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-SBID TB0940-SBWD TB0940-SBUD TB0940-SBLD TB0940-SBND TB0940-SBFD^^A Tri-Star in Steel (medium grey) 1050 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0940-SBLD^^A Tri-Star in Steel (medium grey) 1050 Ballistic with an Island (blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-SBND^^A Tri-Star in Steel (medium grey) 1050 Ballistic with an Northwest Sky (light grey with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-NBND TB0940-NBZD^^A Tri-Star in the Navy 1050 Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0940-NBND^^A Tri-Star in the Navy 1050 Ballistic with a Northwest Sky 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-NBZD^^A Tri-Star in the Navy 1050 Ballistic with a Zest 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-CBND TB0940-CB6D ^^A Tri-Star in Coyote (brown) 1050 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0940-CBND^^A Tri-Star in Coyote (brown) 1050 Ballistic with an Northwest Sky (light grey with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-CB6D^^A Tri-Star in Coyote (brown) 1050 Ballistic with an Moab (brick red with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-TBND TB0940-TB7D ^^A Tri-Star in Burnt Orange 1050 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0940-TBND^^A Tri-Star in Burnt Orange 1050 Ballistic with an Tidal (pale blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-TB7D^^A Tri-Star in Burnt Orange 1050 Ballistic with an Tidal (pale blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-GKLD^^A Tri-Star in Nebulous Grey (Medium grey) 525 Ballistic with an Island (blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • detail visible^^A close shot of the side grab handle and the TOM BIHN tag.
  • detail visible^^A close shot from a profile point of view of the three main pockets and their locking zippers as well as a side grab handle.
  • ^^Photo coming soon. This bag/color combination is brand new! As soon as we finish the first production run here in our Seattle factory, we'll put up and actual photo of the bag. You can still sign up to be notified via email when this color is in-stock.
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  • detail visible^^A close shot of the three main pockets and their locking zippers.
  • detail visible^^A close shot of the three front zippered pockets.
  • detail visible^^A close shot of the main compartment zipper chain.
  • detail visible^^A Tri-Star with each of its main pockets filled with, from front to back, a pair of shoes and tablet in the front divided compartment, a packing cube in the middel pocket, and a packing cube and jacket in the rear main pocket.
  • detail visible^^A 16 ounce water bottle being removed from the water bottle pouch on a Tri-Star.
  • detail visible^^A top-down shot of the front main pocket's zippered divider while zipped.
  • detail visible^^A top-down shot of the luggage straps in the rear main compartment of a Tri-Star being used to hold a jacket in place.
  • lifestyle visible^^A Tri-Star in Coyote (brown) 525 Ballistic in a hotel room.
  • lifestyle visible^^A profile view of a Coyote (brown) Tri-Star in a hotel room.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person carrying a Tri-Star across a crosswalk using the optional Absolute Shoulder Strap.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person walking down a street wearing a Tri-Star via the included backpack straps.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person using a laptop on a train with the Tri-Star in the next seat.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person hailing a cab while wearing a Tri-Star via the included backpack straps.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person walking on a rail station platform while wearing a Tri-Star via the included backpack straps.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person seated accessing a main pocket on a Tri-Star while it is next to them on a bench.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person on a moving sidewalk at an airport wearing a Tri-Star via the included backpack straps.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person reading a book at the airport cafe with a Tri-Star in the seat beside them.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person carrying a Tri-Star via the optional Absolute Shoulder Strap.
  • visible video^^A thumbnail for a video showcasing the Tri-Star.
  • visible video^^A tumbnail for a video showcasing the Tri-Star's features.
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  • visible variant TB0940-BKND^^A Tri-Star in Black 1050 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0940-BKND^^A Tri-Star in Black 525 Ballistic with an Northwest Sky (light grey with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-BB5D TB0940-BK5D TB0940-BKLD TB0940-BKUD TB0940-BKFD ^^A Tri-Star in Black 525 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0940-BB5D^^A Tri-Star in Black 525 Ballistic with an Acai (dark purple with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-BKLD^^A Tri-Star in Black 525 Ballistic with an Island (blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-DKZD TB0940-DKND TB0940-DK8D ^^A Tri-Star in Deep Blue (dark blue) 525 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0940-DK8D^^A Tri-Star in Deep Blue (dark blue) Ballistic with an Taiga (olive green with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-DKND^^A Tri-Star in Deep Blue (dark blue) 525 Ballistic with an Northwest Sky (light grey with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-BBND^^A Tri-Star in Black 1050 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0940-BBND ^^A Tri-Star in Black 1050 Ballistic with an Taiga (olive green with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-BB8D ^^A Tri-Star in Black 1050 Ballistic with an Taiga (olive green with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-SBID TB0940-SBWD TB0940-SBUD TB0940-SBLD TB0940-SBND TB0940-SBFD^^A Tri-Star in Steel (medium grey) 1050 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0940-SBLD^^A Tri-Star in Steel (medium grey) 1050 Ballistic with an Island (blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-SBND^^A Tri-Star in Steel (medium grey) 1050 Ballistic with an Northwest Sky (light grey with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-NBND TB0940-NBZD^^A Tri-Star in the Navy 1050 Ballistic
  • visible variant TB0940-NBND^^A Tri-Star in the Navy 1050 Ballistic with a Northwest Sky 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-NBZD^^A Tri-Star in the Navy 1050 Ballistic with a Zest 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-CBND TB0940-CB6D ^^A Tri-Star in Coyote (brown) 1050 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0940-CBND^^A Tri-Star in Coyote (brown) 1050 Ballistic with an Northwest Sky (light grey with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-CB6D^^A Tri-Star in Coyote (brown) 1050 Ballistic with an Moab (brick red with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-TBND TB0940-TB7D ^^A Tri-Star in Burnt Orange 1050 Ballistic.
  • visible variant TB0940-TBND^^A Tri-Star in Burnt Orange 1050 Ballistic with an Tidal (pale blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-TB7D^^A Tri-Star in Burnt Orange 1050 Ballistic with an Tidal (pale blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • visible variant TB0940-GKLD^^A Tri-Star in Nebulous Grey (Medium grey) 525 Ballistic with an Island (blue with white grid) 200 Halcyon interior.
  • detail visible^^A close shot of the side grab handle and the TOM BIHN tag.
  • detail visible^^A close shot from a profile point of view of the three main pockets and their locking zippers as well as a side grab handle.
  • ^^Photo coming soon. This bag/color combination is brand new! As soon as we finish the first production run here in our Seattle factory, we'll put up and actual photo of the bag. You can still sign up to be notified via email when this color is in-stock.
  • detail visible
  • detail visible
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  • detail visible
  • detail visible
  • detail visible
  • detail visible^^A close shot of the three main pockets and their locking zippers.
  • detail visible^^A close shot of the three front zippered pockets.
  • detail visible^^A close shot of the main compartment zipper chain.
  • detail visible^^A Tri-Star with each of its main pockets filled with, from front to back, a pair of shoes and tablet in the front divided compartment, a packing cube in the middel pocket, and a packing cube and jacket in the rear main pocket.
  • detail visible^^A 16 ounce water bottle being removed from the water bottle pouch on a Tri-Star.
  • detail visible^^A top-down shot of the front main pocket's zippered divider while zipped.
  • detail visible^^A top-down shot of the luggage straps in the rear main compartment of a Tri-Star being used to hold a jacket in place.
  • lifestyle visible^^A Tri-Star in Coyote (brown) 525 Ballistic in a hotel room.
  • lifestyle visible^^A profile view of a Coyote (brown) Tri-Star in a hotel room.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person carrying a Tri-Star across a crosswalk using the optional Absolute Shoulder Strap.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person walking down a street wearing a Tri-Star via the included backpack straps.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person using a laptop on a train with the Tri-Star in the next seat.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person hailing a cab while wearing a Tri-Star via the included backpack straps.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person walking on a rail station platform while wearing a Tri-Star via the included backpack straps.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person seated accessing a main pocket on a Tri-Star while it is next to them on a bench.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person on a moving sidewalk at an airport wearing a Tri-Star via the included backpack straps.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person reading a book at the airport cafe with a Tri-Star in the seat beside them.
  • lifestyle visible^^A person carrying a Tri-Star via the optional Absolute Shoulder Strap.
  • visible video^^A thumbnail for a video showcasing the Tri-Star.
  • visible video^^A tumbnail for a video showcasing the Tri-Star's features.
  • Tri-Star
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Tri-Star

$385

Three-compartment travel bag designed to rule the world (or at least the skies).

What Goes Into A TOM BIHN Backpack?

Each bag is meticulously designed in our Seattle factory using premium, hard-wearing materials—and built to last a lifetime, guaranteed. You're not just buying a bag, you're investing in decades of thoughtful design, durable function, and responsible craftsmanship.


Color & Material

Exterior Color:
Deep
Interior Color:
Northwest Sky
Exterior Material:
Ballistic
Interior Material:
200 Halcyon

Available Color options

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Description

The Tri-Star is a three-way carry travel bag designed with the super organized, minimalist business traveler in mind. It is part of our main carry-on travel bag options along with the Western Flyer, Aeronaut, and Techonaut

Reviews

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 69 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 63 Total 4 star reviews: 3 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 2 Total 1 star reviews: 0
69 reviews
  • CH
    Cris H.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Durable
    4 days ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Durable
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    One of a kind amazing

    I cannot tell you how much I love this bag. I fit two 16” MacBook pros (each in a very bulky tomtoc sleeve since the caches are out of stock…. Hint hint). My extremely large anker brick fits with my other various anker chargers in the water bottle slots. I even have an old school carry all for the gym loaded up INSIDE the clothes packing compartment (or whatever).

    I can go on and on idk. This bag is amazing. I will probably never use the backpack feature but I’m not gonna lie it’s nice to know it is there. I used to have an eBags slim professional backpack, so I am no stranger to one. As a messenger style… wow. Just wow. I can’t stop talking about the bag to everyone I know.

    The absolute shoulder strap honestly may have sold the whole thing, too, as it is quite possibly the best shoulder strap I’ve ever encountered and truly makes the bag feel lighter and more comfortable with my heavy 2x 16” pros.

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    Tim M.
    Verified Reviewer
    Bought For Myself
    4 months ago
    Bought For Myself
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Tri-Star Organization

    I purchased this bag primarily because I wanted more of a briefcase aesthetic than a backpack aesthetic and function. . It serves that purpose well.

    I use a briefcase functionality much more than travel bag functionality.

    The packing style is recommended by Tom Bihn doesn't really serve that purpose in that it involves opening the compartments then opening another packing Cube to acccess items.

    I found this Surblue Bedside Caddy Organizer Storage Bag Pocket item on Amazon at 18" wide is a perfect fit and works perfectly my w small pouches amoungst other items that fits ideally and are an easy grab.

    It fits the entirety of the front compartment. Clothes are in a medium - large packing Cube with a few other things in the back compartment. Middle compartment remains empty unless a purchase items to take home. Pens and like items are in the outside lowest pocket. 8" Tablet and flat work folder is in the outside top pocket. Middle pocket empty.

    No bulging. Immediate access to all I need.

  • EM
    Edward M.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    10 months ago
    Bought For Myself
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Tri-Star bag is fantastic!

    I used my Tri-Star on a recent business/personal trip. The organization is well thought out and the comfort of using the strap or the backpack setup is perfect. Love this bag, and is a welcome addition to my Synapse 25 (6 years) and Synapse 19 (12 years). Backpacks. Tom BIHN is the best! Durable, super organized, ultra convenient , and always stylish!

  • JC
    Jonathan C.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Thoughtful Design, Sewn in USA, Durable
    10 months ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Thoughtful Design, Sewn in USA, Durable
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Great Bag!!!

    Perfect for airline travel. Awesome design!

  • SD
    Sean D.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Versatile
    11 months ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Versatile
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Excellent

    It is perfect and well produced. Well worth the cost.

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Built to Last a Lifetime

Made in Seattle with premium materials and backed by a lifetime guarantee.

Superior Construction. Thoughtful Design.

Every detail is obsessively crafted for function, flexibility, and joy in use—just like we’ve been doing since 1972.

Travel-Ready Without the Bulk

Every bag is thoughtfully designed for effortless travel.

visible lifestyle^^A person retrieving a drink from the Synik 26 water bottle pocket

Effortless Organization, No Matter Your Day

Smart pockets and O-rings keep everything visible and within easy reach.

visible lifestyle^^A Nomad Tote with its front pocket open.

Built to Last a Lifetime

Made in Seattle with premium materials and backed by a lifetime guarantee.

Superior Construction. Thoughtful Design.

Every detail is obsessively crafted for function, flexibility, and joy in use—just like we’ve been doing since 1972.

Travel-Ready Without the Bulk

Every bag is thoughtfully designed for effortless travel.

visible lifestyle^^A person retrieving a drink from the Synik 26 water bottle pocket

Effortless Organization, No Matter Your Day

Smart pockets and O-rings keep everything visible and within easy reach.

visible lifestyle^^A Nomad Tote with its front pocket open.

Built to Last a Lifetime

Made in Seattle with premium materials and backed by a lifetime guarantee.

Superior Construction. Thoughtful Design.

Every detail is obsessively crafted for function, flexibility, and joy in use—just like we’ve been doing since 1972.

Made in Seattle, Built to Last

Designed with obsessive attention to detail, we pride ourselves in offering bags in unmatched quality and durability—whether you're commuting, traveling, or navigating daily life. Built to last, made to move with you.

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Since 1972, we’ve stood behind every bag we make. If it’s our fault, we’ll fix it—no questions asked. For everything else, we offer honest repairs in the same Seattle shop where your bag was born.