Western Flyer

4.9/5.0 (47 Reviews)

$305

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Colors

Black Ballistic/Northwest Sky 200 Halcyon

Nebulous Grey Ballistic/Northwest Sky 200 Halcyon

Exterior Color: Black

Interior Color: Northwest Sky

Material: Ballistic

Material: 200 Halcyon

Perfect Pairings

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The Western Flyer is a travel bag designed with super organized, minimalist travelers in mind. With two main compartments and three ways to carry, the possibilities are endless. The Western Flyer is the more compact sibling to the Tri-Star, making it ideal for shorter trips and light packers.

Two main compartments of equal size. Ideal for clothes and toiletries. Either half of the divided front compartment can fit a pair of shoes in a Packing Cube Shoulder Bag.
Two horizontal exterior zipper pockets for grab-and-go items, such as a phone, wallet, passport, and keys.
One vertical curved exterior pocket with expandable snaps. Ideal for a boarding pass when partially unzipped. Unzip it entirely; it’s an expandable water bottle pocket.
Built-in Cache loops in the center compartment with room for most sizes of our Cache laptop sleeve.
Three carry options let you wear it how you want. Briefcase, backpack, or shoulder bag — with stowable shoulder straps and a cushioned grab handle that stays out of your way when you don’t need them.
Foam-padded grab handles for all-day comfort
Edgeless Shoulder Straps that tuck away into the back compartment when not in use.
Off-center shoulder strap attachment points ensure that your load is balanced, no matter how you choose to carry.
Personal item and carry-on friendly design for most airlines. Tuck it under the seat in front of you or pop it in an overhead bin.

Exterior Fabrics

bluesign® certified High-Tenacity 2x2 Ballistic nylon

Interior Fabrics

bluesign® and OEKO-TEX® certified 200 denier Halcyon/nylon ripstop

Zippers

#10 YKK Racquet-Coil water-repellent zippers with lockable sliders on main compartments
#8 YKK Racquet-Coil water-repellent zippers on face pockets

Shoulder Straps

Edgeless EV50 1/2” / 12mm shoulder straps (EVAZOTE® OEKO-TEX® foam)

Handle

PORON® foam handle

Hardware

Tough Duraflex®, Nexus, and Woojin buckles and related components

Made In

Seattle, WA, USA

47

Western Flyer

$305

Lifetime Guarantee

We stand behind our work. If your bag ever develops a defect in materials or workmanship, we'll make it right so you can carry it with confidence for years to come.

60-Day Returns

Try your bag at home and make sure you like the fit, look, and organization. If it's not quite right, you can return it within 60 days for a refund or exchange.

Fast Shipping

We get your bag to you fast so you can start using it right away. Most in-stock orders ship the same or next business day.

Reviews

4.9

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars

Based on 47 reviews

4.9

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars

Based on 47 reviews

Reviews Summary

Customers say this travel bag excels as a versatile carry-on that fits under airplane seats while holding surprising amounts. Many reviews mention its professional appearance and multiple carrying options - backpack straps, briefcase handle, and shoulder strap compatibility. Users frequently praise the dual compartments with zippered divider, allowing separation of clothes from electronics and toiletries. Common feedback includes appreciation for the durable construction and organizational pockets, though some note the front pockets become less accessible when fully packed. Several mention using it successfully for 3-7 day trips. A few users wish for a dedicated laptop compartment and find the backpack straps somewhat bulky when stored.

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Allen M.
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I recommend this product
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Unique, Versatile, Good Storage Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3 weeks ago
Great bag, although I get the feeling they may be retiring this bag.
I’m a touring musician that does a lot of fly dates.
Lots of long weekends in USA and week to 10 day tours to Europe.
I needed a bag that can be used as a personal item that I can wear with a strap, because my bass guitar case has backpack straps and is considered my carry on. I would rather not check a bag.
Most cases waste a lot of space with laptop compartments and admin panels.
I don’t carry a laptop. All my tech stores in a tech pouch, so that is wasted space. I appreciate that the WF doesn’t have that.
The WF’s organization is perfect for my needs.
I can fit what I need for my trip and is acceptable as a personal item on most of my flights.
Most comparably sized bags this wouldn’t be possible.
I’m sure this bag isn’t as popular as the Synik etc.
But there’s a segment of travelers that this bag is more useful .
I see that there’s very limited color options and no plans for new options.
The packing cubes for the WF are out of production too.
The Tri-Star and Trinity are either too large, or too segmented and cost significantly more.
The Pilot is too small but is designed as a 2nd bag.
My use case might be unusual but I’m sure other users might agree with my assessment of the unique design of this bag.
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Erika C.
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I recommend this product
Bought For Gift
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Good Storage Size, Versatile, Comfortable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 months ago
Great size, very practical
I got a Western Flyer in 2023 for a trip to Europe because our usual carry-on suitcase was too big for one leg of the trip. My husband borrowed it for a weekend trip and liked it so much that I decided to get a second one so we wouldn’t be fighting over who gets to use it.
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Polly L.
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I recommend this product
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Versatile, Easily Adjustable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Thoughtful Design, Good Storage Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3 months ago
western flyer
since i travel exclusively with a carry-on, i am delighted the 26 L western flyer, due to its ingenious design and simple compartments, it packs more like a 28 L.
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Kirk W.
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I recommend this product
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Good Storage Size, Easily Adjustable, Sewn in USA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
4 months ago
The Ideal Size & Versatility
Husband provided an opportunity to select a bag as a personal item for flying or rail trips. The size of this bag is ideal. Checked against various airlines allowances and it seemed Tom Bihn had already done the research. Like the various compartments as well as having a main compartment. Like the ability to carry with a single shoulder strap or as a backpack. Fabric feels substantial and not flimsy. Hope to get many years of use out of it.
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Anndi F.
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I recommend this product
Bought For Gift
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Compact, Versatile
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
10 months ago
Husband's New Laptop Bag
My husband has been carrying a backpack version laptop bag for the last 15 years. Recently a merger has caused him to need to up his look, but he still wanted the versatility of a backpack. This bag is great for travel, well made, and tailored enough to help him present as a VP when he's meeting with the new company heads.
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