Trinity
$435
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- DWDylan W.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, Good Storage Size, High Quality Craftsmanship2 years agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, Good Storage Size, High Quality CraftsmanshipReviewingTrinityRated 4 out of 5 starsIt's great, but it's spendy
I figured it was time to upgrade from my Maker's Bag, and the Trinity was finally here....
I will say this, it has brought more order to my life that I ever expected. Everything has a place -- and my laptop is neither loose nor protected by stiff padding that made it hard to carry as an everyday messenger. I think they pulled it off. As a "personal item" carry-on it is perfect under the seat; it makes my endless in-flight juggling of devices and cables and batteries and snacks quick and efficient.
It is very expensive, though, compared to other options. Arguably, it's a bag that doesn't need all the extra bibs and bobs you need to get a Maker's Bag to be a reasonable analogue, but even a fully kitted out Maker's Bag with organizers and cubes and pouches is much cheaper. For me, it was worth it, but definitely something to consider before you pay the money for it.
Also, don't expect it to be a great backpack. I've used "convertible" packs in the past, and they all are mediocre backpacks at best. I'm disappointed they didn't put more into the pack straps (more padding, more stability), but for me the straps are an "in a pinch" form factor (like needing your hands free). If you're buying this primarily for the backpack form factor, be aware.
On the whole, I'd 100% buy it again and you can pry it from my cold, dead fingers. But ask yourself if you need this much structure and ease of use. This is the best structured Tom Bihn bag, but I got a lot of life out of my Maker's Bag…
- SSamVerified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, Good Storage Size, High Quality Craftsmanship, Versatile1 year agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, Good Storage Size, High Quality Craftsmanship, VersatileReviewingTrinityRated 5 out of 5 starsFantastic one-bag for short business trips
1-3 nights of work on the road? This is my go-to bag. Just enough room for a couple of outfits and my travel tech. Great organization/pockets. It’s pricey, but worth every cent.
The backpack straps don’t work for me (I’m 6’6, and they cut into me and are pretty uncomfortable), but I prefer it with the absolute shoulder strap anyway.
- BSBlake S.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, Unique, Sewn in USA, High Quality Craftsmanship, Versatile1 year agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, Unique, Sewn in USA, High Quality Craftsmanship, VersatileReviewingTrinityRated 5 out of 5 starswaiting for this bag to be made
I really love my Trinity. I have using a backpack for a while for work commuting on bike, but prefer a shoulder bag for use at work (I work doing advocacy for a nonprofit working on global hunger and I lobby Capitol Hill. I also always seek to support LOCAL handmade whenever and companies that treat workers well, whenever possible, from my coffee to clothing. Thanks for making a great product and a bonus to read the spotlight stories of your staff and dedication to their craft.
- ATAharon t.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Versatile, Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, High Quality Finishings, Durable2 years agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Versatile, Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, High Quality Finishings, DurableReviewingTrinityRated 5 out of 5 starsTrinity bag maidan voyage
Worked amazingly well! Quick overnight cross-country trip, packed everything I needed including laptop, cords, clothing, book... and my knitting project!
- RORobert O.Verified BuyerBought For OtherProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Comfortable5 months agoBought For OtherProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, ComfortableReviewingTrinityRated 5 out of 5 starsbest bag I've ever had
The most unexpected good thing, among all of the good aspects of the Trinity, is how comfortable it is for me (6'1") as a backpack. I expected a compromise but shouldn't have. At 15 pounds (pack + stuff), I can wear it all day.
I have used my Trinity for roughly three dozen domestic and international trips, for work and non-work trips. I do not use it as my everyday bag. The workmanship, design and materials are excellent. It still looks like new.
When traveling, I carry it either as a backpack or over the handle of a rolling bag.
During travel the contents including my laptop are very accessible--when the Trinity is sitting upright (landscape orientation) on top of a wheeled bag, when it's under the seat in front of me, when it's sitting upright on a desk or table, and when it is in the overhead bin (for instance, for exit rows on international flights when under-seat stowage is not permitted).
Here is what I usually stick in it (I'm probably forgetting a few things): Surface laptop, Kindle, cables, toiletries, change of clothing, one folder of paperwork, raincoat, lightweight down jacket, phone, snacks, one book, wireless ear buds, book light, masks, 16-oz wide-mouth Nalgene water bottle, writing and other implements, notebook.
When filled with everything that I want with me for international flights, it is right at the carry-on weight limit for many international airlines (15-17 pounds). That said, I'm always surprised by how light it is when I pick it up empty.…
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