https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128124103-history-4 2021-07-15T10:39:15-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/history_1_053b8f9c-0f96-4b49-8558-800c45e1e125.jpg?v=1626370755 1996 Tom's original "Here"/"Gone" sign: the text says GONE Hours Tuesday - Saturday but it's mostly crossed out and says "Who Knows" and "See you next Year" https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128124935-history-3 2021-07-15T10:45:58-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/history_3.jpg?v=1626371158 1981 Tom's grandfather's table in the tent that Tom lived in in the Santa Cruz mountains. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128125063-history-2 2021-07-15T10:48:25-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/history_2.jpg?v=1626371305 1972 The very first "TOM BIHN" label, sewn in a couple of dozen down jackets in the early 1970s. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128952583-history-1 2021-07-15T10:35:59-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/SC_Store_sewing_the_label.jpg?v=1626370559 1996 The photo shows Tom's hands blurred as he sews a TOM BIHN label onto a bag. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128954823-history-5 2021-07-15T10:30:48-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Space_Capsule.jpg?v=1626370248 2004 An early sketch of the bag that became the Aeronaut 45. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128963143-history-6 2021-07-15T10:46:58-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/001.jpg?v=1626371218 1982 Tom at work in his garage/workshop, 1982. He was making cases for bowed psalteries — who woulda thunk it? https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128963335-history-7 2021-07-15T10:44:01-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/misc_photos_11.jpg?v=1626371041 1986 Tom's friend Doug Rand with a Limpet backpack, late 1980s, at Union Station in Tacoma, Washington. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128964999-history-8 2021-07-15T10:46:36-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/misc_photos_5.jpg?v=1626371196 1992 Tom wearing a bike helmet and carrying a backpack with his dog Faux Pas in the backpack itself! https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128965127-history-9 2021-07-15T10:31:28-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Tom_Bihn_Original_Labels_3.jpg?v=1626370288 2013 The Skookum Dog woven logo label shows a person sitting next to their dog with the moon and stars and mountains in the background. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128965319-history-10 2021-07-15T10:44:56-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/six-bags-history.jpg?v=1626371096 1989 Sketch for the layout of an early print catalog. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128965703-history-11 2021-07-15T10:39:42-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/SC_Store_photo_Tom_Sewing.jpg?v=1626370782 1993 Tom sewing at his first shop! https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128966535-history-12 2021-07-15T10:33:19-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/down-jackets-history.jpg?v=1626370399 1972 A business card of Tom's from 1972 (yes, when he was 12) advertising his custom-made down jackets. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128966791-history-13 2021-07-15T10:46:48-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/contact-sheet-history.jpg?v=1626371208 1987 An artistic arrangement of bags for a photo shoot at the Carmelita Cottages in Santa Cruz, California. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128966983-history-14 2021-07-15T10:35:28-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/black-bag-history.jpg?v=1626370528 1996 The Black Bag label has a black background; the text is bright blue and says "Black Bag Santa Cruz California" https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128969543-history-15 2021-07-15T10:47:09-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/tb-original-label.jpg?v=1626371229 1975 First TOM BIHN woven logo label. Artwork derived from The American Boys Handybook, from Tom's grandmother Bess. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128969671-history-16 2021-07-15T10:44:22-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/sc-store-outside.jpg?v=1626371062 1990 Tom stands leaning in the doorway of his first shop in Santa Cruz. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128969799-history-17 2021-07-15T10:32:34-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/sc-store-history.jpg?v=1626370354 1996 Tom wearing a santa hat and suspenders, standing outside his Santa Cruz shop in 1996. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128970311-history-18 2021-07-15T10:38:24-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/5-years-locust.jpg?v=1626370704 1995 A really yummy looking cake that Tom's mom Bobbie brought to celebrate the anniversary of his shop: it has flowers and yellow and brown frosting. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128970503-history-19 2021-07-15T10:37:42-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/misc_photos_37.jpg?v=1626370662 1994 A basic book bag on the ground: a person is pulling books out of the main compartment. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128972487-history-20 2021-07-15T10:45:15-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/tom-bihn-history-2.jpg?v=1626371115 1987 A frameless, top-loading pack from the late 1980s. Photo by Dan Bihn. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128972679-history-21 2021-07-15T10:44:47-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/history-9.jpg?v=1626371087 1988 Tom volunteering at an event for the Resource Center for Nonviolence in Santa Cruz, California. Late 1980s, photo by Tom's friend Doug Rand. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128972871-history-22 2021-07-15T10:36:49-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/tom-kayak-bihn.jpg?v=1626370609 1988 Tom designed and made a bag-less backpack that strapped to a kayak and allowed you to portage solo, late 1980s. He's using it to carry a red kayak! https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128973255-history-23 2021-07-15T10:33:55-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/history-tom-bihn-and-friends.jpg?v=1626370435 1997 Tom and his friends on a chilly hike in Yosemite: everyone's wearing brightly colored outdoor gear. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128973447-history-24 2021-07-15T10:32:07-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/black-bag-history-2.jpg?v=1626370327 1998 Line drawing of the Super Musette messenger-style shoulder bag, circa 1998. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128974727-history-26 2021-07-15T10:47:45-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/tom-bihn-history-five.jpg?v=1626371265 1977 Tom on a solo backpacking trip in the back country of Yosemite, 1977. The pack hiding behind him was built by Tom for a classic Kelty external frame called the Massif. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128976903-history-27 2021-07-15T10:45:05-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Tom_Bihn_original_black_bag_tag_back.jpg?v=1626371105 1990 Backside of an early print catalog — in this case the "catalog" was a 4" x 6" postcard. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/128977095-history-28 2021-07-15T10:43:50-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/tom-bihn-santa-cruz-store.jpg?v=1626371030 1992 A photo showing the inside of Tom's Santa Cruz shop. There's vintage TOM BIHN designs on the walls, window sill, and benches! https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/129302855-history-25 2021-07-15T10:36:27-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/WestCoastTrail.jpg?v=1626370587 1974 Tom hiking on a foggy beach back in 1974. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/129303367-history-29 2021-07-15T10:47:35-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Bihn-16-img0044.jpg?v=1626371255 1977 Tom in one of the down jackets he designed and made, circa 1977. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/130267079-esther-seamstress 2021-12-10T15:30:01-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/esther.jpg?v=1626367487 Esther: Sewing/Label Placement/Plant Care Professional Esther: Sewing/Label Placement/Plant Care Professional https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/130267591-matthew-documentation-lead 2024-04-09T11:19:08-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/matthewabout.jpg?v=1626367703 Matthew: Documentation Lead Matthew: Documentation Lead https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/130268487-candi-seamstress 2021-07-15T10:00:52-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/candiabout.jpg?v=1626368452 Candi: Sewing/Binding/Fabric Spread Professional Candi: Sewing/Binding/Fabric Spread Professional https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/130268551-yin-mei-seamstress 2021-12-07T09:38:21-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Yin-Mei.jpg?v=1626368438 Yin Mei: Sewing/Assembly Professional Yin Mei: Sewing/Assembly Professional https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/130268743-tom-bihn-president-founder-designer 2023-03-21T09:57:56-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/tomabout.jpg?v=1626368425 Tom: Founder Tom Bihn: President, Founder, Designer https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/130270471-sheng-seamstress 2021-12-07T09:37:17-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/sheng.jpg?v=1626368398 Sheng: Sewing/Assembly Professional Sheng: Sewing/Assembly Professional https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/130270599-matt-shipping-lead 2024-04-09T11:17:27-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/mattabout.jpg?v=1626368384 Matt: Shipping Manager Matt: Shipping Lead https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/130271687-honguyen-seamstress 2024-12-20T16:52:01-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/honguyen.jpg?v=1626367533 Honguyen: Production Co-Supervisor Honguyen: Sewing Supervisor-In-Training https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/130271815-tam-seamster 2021-12-10T16:30:01-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Tam.jpg?v=1626368281 Tam: Binding/Bartack Professional + Machine Mechanic Tam: Binding/Bartack Professional + Machine Mechanic https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/130273607-kieu-seamstress 2021-12-07T09:37:38-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/kieuabout.jpg?v=1626368252 Kieu: Lead Bartacker Kieu: Lead Bartacker https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/130274503-you 2021-12-10T13:45:01-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/youabout.jpg?v=1626368096 You You: Yeah, you! You're part of our crew, too. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/130274759-kasper-goofball 2025-02-05T11:37:51-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/kasper_60c09ae4-676c-4ce6-9fa5-379b44439ea8.jpg?v=1738784271 Kasper: Goofball Kasper: Goofball https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/130275143-yanhua-seamstress 2021-07-15T09:55:29-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Yanhua.jpg?v=1626368129 Yanhua: Sewing/Assembly Professional Yanhua: Sewing/Assembly Professional https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/130275591-lulu-quality-assurance 2021-07-15T09:54:21-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/luluabout.jpg?v=1626368061 Lulu: Quality Assurance Lulu: Quality Assurance https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/130278535-zhong-seamstress 2021-07-15T09:54:09-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Ying.jpg?v=1626368049 Zhong: Binding/Sewing Professional Zhong: Binding/Sewing Professional https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/130278663-wing-seamstress 2021-12-09T09:04:43-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/wing.jpg?v=1626367559 Kuen: Sewing Professional Wing: Sewing Professional https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/130282375-ying-sub-assembly-prep 2021-07-15T09:53:26-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Ying_b39628cc-b5ce-4809-8d53-6ccc8665756f.jpg?v=1626368006 Ying: Sub-Assembly Prep Ying: Sub-Assembly Prep https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/130282823-aravelia-quality-assurance-lead 2021-07-15T09:53:13-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/aravelia.jpg?v=1626367993 Aravelia: Quality Assurance Lead Aravelia: Quality Assurance Lead https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/130282951-irma-fabric-cutter 2025-02-05T11:08:15-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/irma_0c7c4b03-656e-4814-b73f-34841025ca3b.jpg?v=1738782495 Irma: Lead Fabric Cutter Irma: Fabric Cutting Manager https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/130283527-ben-materials-manager 2021-07-15T09:52:39-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/ben2.jpg?v=1626367959 Ben: Materials Manager Ben: Materials Manager https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/130750535-history-26 2021-07-15T10:44:36-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/tom-pan-am.jpg?v=1626371076 1965 Tom (center), seems always to have had a thing for bags. Flanked here by the other Brothers Bihn, Dan (right) and Greg (left). Tom's father Michael flew for PanAm. Departing for the East Coast, circa 1965. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/130754311-history-27 2021-07-15T10:47:23-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/tierradelfugo.jpg?v=1626371243 1977 Tierra del Fuego, 1977. Tom was dropping out of high school, so the obvious thing to do was for he and his dad to take off for South America. Yes, that's a "60/40" mountain parka, made by Tom. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/fiona-zen-puppy 2022-09-10T20:00:10-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/fiona-about-new_9e19d771-04ac-46f3-a573-6ee500312ea3.jpg?v=1626367833 Fiona: Happy Hiker Fiona: Happy Hiker https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/lucy-assistant-shipping-lead 2021-07-15T09:46:22-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Lucy.jpg?v=1626367582 Lucy: Assistant Shipping Lead Lucy: Assistant Shipping Lead https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/cody-bag-expert 2021-12-06T07:55:13-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/cody-3.jpg?v=1626367818 Cody: Customer Service + Shipping Professional Cody: Bag Expert https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/trang-sewing-assembly-professional 2024-12-20T16:51:43-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Trang.jpg?v=1626367805 Trang: Production Co-Supervisor Trang: Sewing Supervisor-In-Training https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/xue-xia-sewing-assembly-professional 2021-07-15T09:49:37-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Xue-Xia.jpg?v=1626367777 Xue Xia: Sewing Professional Xue Xia: Sewing Professional https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/tianying-sewing-assembly-professional 2021-07-15T09:49:23-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/TianYing.jpg?v=1626367763 TianYing: Zipper/Floor Professional TianYing: Zipper/Floor Professional https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/trung-sewing-assembly-professional 2021-07-15T09:49:09-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Trung.jpg?v=1626367749 Trung: Fabric Cutter Trung: Fabric Cutter https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/hong-hai-sewing-assembly-professional 2021-07-15T09:48:54-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Hong_Hai.jpg?v=1626367734 Hong Hai: Sewing Professional Hong Hai: Sewing Professional https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/toms-favorite-gifts-to-give 2022-11-01T10:44:24-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/aeronautinaubergine.jpg?v=1574177409 Tom's favorite gifts to give TOM BIHN Aeronaut in Aubergine https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/introducing-smart-alec-modular-pockets-gatekeeper-straps 2022-10-28T12:53:10-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/smartaleckeeperblog.jpg?v=1574177477 Introducing Smart Alec Modular Pockets + Gate Keeper Straps 1" GateKeeper Straps for the Smart Alec https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/co-pilot-on-safari-in-kenya 2022-11-01T10:57:12-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/copilotsfari.jpg?v=1574177545 Co-Pilot on Safari in Kenya TOM BIHN Co-Pilot on Safari in Kenya https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/synapse-19-at-a-mountain-lake 2022-11-10T13:39:48-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/synapselakeside.jpg?v=1574178007 Synapse 19 at a mountain lake Synapse at a mountain lake https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/ive-had-my-empire-builder-for-almost-four-years-now 2022-11-10T13:40:52-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/empirebuilderblog_0371ca14-d101-4578-af4b-fc5215a0a8e9.jpg?v=1574178024 "I've had my Empire Builder for almost four years now." TOM BIHN Empire Builder after four years https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/smart-alec-at-the-ampitheater-rice-terraces-batad-philippines 2022-11-10T13:40:51-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/smartalecricefields.jpg?v=1574178060 Smart Alec at the amphitheater rice terraces, Batad, Philippines Smart Alec at the rice terraces https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/synapses-at-iguazu-falls 2022-11-10T13:40:50-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/synapseargentina.jpg?v=1574178063 Synapses at Iguazu Falls TOM BIHN Synapse in Argentina https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/cant-show-you-the-prototype-packs-were-testing 2022-10-31T14:31:12-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/packtesting.jpg?v=1574178081 Can't show you the prototype packs we're testing... TOM BIHN prototype pack testing https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/brain-bag-stone-mountain-georgia 2022-11-23T14:39:08-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/brainbagstone1.jpg?v=1574178139 Brain Bag at Stone Mountain, Georgia Brain Bag Stone Mountain Georgia https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/parapack 2019-11-19T07:44:48-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/420parapack.jpg?v=1574178288 The Story behind 420 Denier High Tenacity “Parapack” Pack Fabric Our 420d HT nylon Classic Parapack in Olive https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/accessorystrapholders 2019-11-19T07:44:51-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/tomguidespack2.jpg?v=1574178291 Accessory Strap Holders: Return of an Icon Tom on the design of the Guide's Pack https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/packbottoms 2019-11-19T07:44:54-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/packbottom.jpg?v=1574178294 Ballistic vs. Leather Pack Bottoms The bottom of The Guide's Pack https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/onshoulderstraps 2019-11-19T07:44:58-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/tomguidespack11.jpg?v=1574178298 On Shoulder Straps Tom on the design of the Guide's Pack https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/internalframes 2019-11-19T07:45:01-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/tomguidespack6.jpg?v=1574178301 On Internal Frames and Frame Sheets Tom on the design of the Guide's Pack https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/guidespackfoundersbriefcase 2022-10-31T14:35:28-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/tomguidespack16.jpg?v=1574178318 Introducing The Guide's Pack and Founder's Briefcase The Guide's Pack https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/gift-ideas 2022-10-31T13:50:00-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/gifts-600x429.jpg?v=1574178331 Gift Ideas Someone has a new Guide's Pack... https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/fur-test 2019-11-19T07:45:36-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/thefurtest.jpg?v=1574178336 The Fur Test TOM BIHN: The Fur Test https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/guides-pack-japan 2019-11-19T07:45:44-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/guidespackinuse-600x402.jpg?v=1574178344 The Guide's Pack in Japan Guide's Pack in Japan https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/happy-holidays-tb-crew 2022-10-31T13:50:00-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/HAPPYHOLIDAYS-600x400.jpg?v=1574178376 Happy Holidays from the TB crew! TOM BIHN | Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/looking-forward-2014 2022-10-28T12:24:29-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/newyearnewdesign-600x400.jpg?v=1574178379 Looking Forward to 2014 TOM BIHN | 2014 Designs https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/five-pitches-spring-mountain 2019-11-19T07:46:35-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/alexclimbing2-600x480.jpg?v=1574178395 Five pitches up at Spring Mountain Five pitches up at Spring Mountain w/the Guide's Pack | TOM BIHN https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/united-airlines-carry-baggage-sizer-tom-bihn-bags-fit 2026-04-06T09:49:39-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/2_2ab98c7e-822f-48b2-b8d1-cc11a1f3e024.png?v=1775494179 United, Delta & American: Which TOM BIHN Bags Fit the Carry-On Sizer? 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Photo by Carl Ramm. | TOM BIHN | Reason To Go https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/25-years-service-consew-206rb 2022-10-31T13:31:54-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/consew1.jpg?v=1574199001 25 Years of Service: Consew 206RB Tom’s Consew Sewing Machine: In Service for 25 Years | TOM BIHN https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/parental-unit-diaper-bag 2019-11-19T13:41:36-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/pu21.jpg?v=1574199696 The Parental Unit Diaper Bag The Parental Unit | TOM BIHN https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/smallcafebrights 2022-10-31T14:15:43-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/brights.jpg?v=1574199737 Limited Edition Small Cafe Bag Brights Limited Edition Small Cafe Bag Brights https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/note-toms-friend-tim 2022-10-31T13:29:08-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/timmarty.jpg?v=1574199806 A Note From Tom's Friend Tim A letter from 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Knitted for the TOM BIHN Crew Hats knitted by the TOM BIHN Ravelry group for the TOM BIHN Crew https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/farewell-field-journal-notebook 2022-10-28T11:42:28-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Field-Journal-Notebook-Returns.jpg?v=1574200481 Farewell to the Field Journal Notebook TOM BIHN | The Field Journal Notebook Returns https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/birds-coffee-limited-edition-cafe-bag 2021-07-15T11:37:53-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/tom-bihn-birds-and-beans-cafe-bag.jpg?v=1574200522 Birds, Coffee, and a Limited Edition Cafe Bag TOM BIHN Limited Edition Cafe Bag for Birds & Beans https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/dogs 2022-10-31T13:32:29-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/dogs1.jpg?v=1576253173 Our Dogs Our Dogs | TOM BIHN | Skookum Dog https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/synapseframe 2022-11-23T14:34:13-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/25InternalFrame3.jpg?v=1626373855 How To Add/Remove and Adjust Synapse Internal Frames A close up of the Synapse 25 Frame in the Synapse 25. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/how-to-aeronaut-internal-frame-padded-hip-belt 2022-11-23T14:28:22-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Tom-Bihn-Aeronaut-Hip-Belt-Frame-Installation-Step-By-Step-1.jpg?v=1626373825 How To: Install the Aeronaut Internal Frame and/or Padded Hip Belt A black Aeronaut 45 with its option frame sheet and hip belt. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/secret-strap-keeper-url 2021-07-15T08:52:58-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/StrapKeeper_detail1.jpg?v=1576253298 Strap Keepers TOM BIHN Strap Keepers for excess webbing https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/q-a-with-matthew 2022-11-01T10:45:27-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/20190529_tombihn_wallet5_0324.jpg?v=1626374694 Q&A with Matthew Matthew with a Burnt Orange Pilot, walking through a Light Rail station https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/2019-wearable-gifts-to-the-tb-crew-from-ravelry 2022-10-31T13:29:07-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/knitted-2019-1.jpg?v=1626374866 2019 Wearable Gifts to the TB Crew from Ravelry A variety of knitted gloves sent to the TOM BIHN crew by the Ravelry knitting forum. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/why-its-called-an-ice-axe-strap-guides-pre-order-closes-thursday 2021-07-15T11:49:38-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/WILDERNESS-AXE-4.JPG?v=1626374978 Why it's called an ice axe strap + Guide's pre-order closes Thursday A close up of an ice axe being held by an ice axe loop. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/seattle-efforts 2022-10-31T13:28:02-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/elbow-bump.jpg?v=1626378210 Our Efforts In Seattle Two people doing an 'elbow bump' instead of a fist bump. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/clean 2022-11-23T14:31:36-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/synapse-wash.jpg?v=1626378572 How To Clean — and Disinfect — Your TOM BIHN Bag A TOM BIHN bag being washed with lots of soap and suds. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/hoursupdate 2022-11-23T14:30:10-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/darcy-cuts.jpg?v=1626378539 Update! We're shipping orders + answering emails but with a few changes... A person cutting fabric at the TOM BIHN factory. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/surprise-pouch-with-every-order 2022-11-23T14:32:58-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/surprise-pouch.jpg?v=1626378424 (No More) Surprise Pouch With Every Order A pile of pouches of various sizes and colors. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/maskupdates 2022-11-23T14:30:10-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/MASK-FACTORY.jpg?v=1626378468 Factory Update: Making Face Masks TOM BIHN crew members wearing and sewing cloth masks. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/orderspre 2022-10-28T11:31:18-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/kitty-box-2.jpg?v=1626378303 Update on orders placed for bags A black cat stretching up to the camera with one paw on a TOM BIHN box for balance. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/maskhowto 2022-11-01T10:42:09-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Screen_Shot_2020-04-17_at_2.30.49_PM.png?v=1626375639 TOM BIHN Reusable Cloth Face Mask Pattern + How-To Videos A person sitting at a sewing machine to sew masks. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/aboutmakingmasks 2024-10-24T11:03:38-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/irma-cutting.jpg?v=1626375296 What it's been like at our Seattle factory as we've made face masks A person cutting material for making masks. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/facemaskfaq 2022-11-23T14:33:39-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/masks-s.jpg?v=1626378381 Reusable Cloth Face Mask FAQ A person in a TOM BIHN Face Mask giving a thumbs up. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/shippingbags 2022-11-23T14:30:44-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/box-4_9ae4f8b3-f039-4127-94d0-bc7314f32bbb.jpg?v=1626378345 We're back to shipping orders for bags! Box art of a T-Rex in a rocket ship. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/black-lives-matter 2022-10-31T13:31:54-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/LGB.png?v=1591059196 Black Lives Matter https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/limitedmaskcolors 2022-10-28T11:25:38-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/tom-bihn-reusable-face-mask.jpg?v=1591892903 New colors of Reusable Cloth Face Masks this week only! https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/qahonguyen 2022-11-01T10:44:37-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Tom_Bihn-1117_websize.jpg?v=1626375676 Q&A with Honguyen Honguyen at her sewing machine. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/threelayermask 2022-11-01T10:42:08-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Screen_Shot_2020-08-31_at_10.12.26_AM.png?v=1626375820 Free pattern! V3 Reusable Cloth Face Mask A sample of the pattern for a V3 Mask https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/holiday2020 2022-10-28T11:21:28-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/tom_bihn_designlab_pc-1011_websize.jpg?v=1626376042 2020 Holiday Stock Updates & Schedule A person walking on the beach with an Acuity Packing Cube Shoulder Bag. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/truckasana 2022-11-23T14:32:35-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/tom_bihn_truckasana-1049_websize.jpg?v=1626376072 Introducing the Truckasana yoga tote bag A person carrying the Constellation Trucksana packed with a yoga mat. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/bagsholiday20 2022-11-23T14:34:01-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/aeronaut-truck-roadtrip.jpg?v=1626377738 Haveable bags for happy holidays The back of a hatchback car, packed with two Aeronauts, a Monster Truck and other camping gear. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/design-q-a-with-tom-cafe-bags 2021-07-15T12:08:13-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/cafe-bag-version.jpg?v=1626376093 Design Q&A with Tom: Café Bags A sketch of the Cafe Bag. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/sixlayermaskpattern 2022-11-01T10:42:08-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/mask-pattern-v4.jpg?v=1626377111 Download the #OpenCovidPledge V4 / V6 Mask pattern A sample of the V4/V6 pattern. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/new-limited-edition-halcyon-colors-taiga-and-tidal 2022-10-28T11:20:26-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/taigas-tidals.jpg?v=1626376812 New limited edition Halcyon colors: Taiga and Tidal Swatches of the Taiga 200 (sage green with white grid), Taiga 400 (sage green with black grid) and Tidal 200 (denim blue with white grid) Halcyon fabrics. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/irmaqa 2022-11-01T10:45:26-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/IRMA-SYNIK-CUT_4de65a51-75f2-4c6f-a321-cf960575de8a.jpg?v=1626377438 Q&A with Irma Irma laying out fabric to be cut. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/knitted2020 2022-10-31T13:28:16-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/knitted-hats-2020.jpg?v=1626377021 2020 Knitted gifts for our crew A close up of knitted hats from the Ravelry knitting forum. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/april12021 2022-11-01T10:45:27-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/cat-cirrus-human-joyce.jpg?v=1626377265 Introducing the new line of TOM BIHN cat beds A grey cat curled around a Constellation Guide Edition Synik backpack. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/56preorder 2022-10-28T11:16:13-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/small-cafe-bag-tom-bihn-6.jpg?v=1619637925 Details, Photos, Scoops: All About The 5/6 Pre-Order Small Cafe Bag in Canary https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/quinaultsolar 2024-10-24T11:06:30-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/ssound_tsouth_pana_uni_III.png?v=1626377312 Quinault Indian Nation Solar Project: Jobs, Sustainability, Resilience Construction workers installing a solar panel on a roof top. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/faq-le-grand-derriere 2022-11-23T14:32:34-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/lgd-inside-3.jpg?v=1626377220 FAQ: Le Grand Derriere The Le Grand Derrière Hip Bag in Beaver Camo https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/extreme-minimalist-travel 2022-10-11T06:44:05-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/rishi-o-blog.jpg?v=1626377353 Interview with Rishi O: Extreme Minimalist Travel w/the Synapse 19 Rishi O. holding his Synapse 19 and what he carries in his bag. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/2018 2021-07-15T10:47:58-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/CREW-PHOTO_5cdefbb4-bef5-4fd0-8d71-538b3d670d68.jpg?v=1626371278 2018 This is us at our holiday party! Note the guest of honor in the photo: June Johnson, TOM BIHN Production Manager Emeritus. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/2014 2021-07-15T10:48:14-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/consew1_83194a02-b7ef-4f06-87d3-342855d469bf.jpg?v=1626371294 2014 Purchased by Tom in 1980, this Consew 206RB is still in use at the factory today. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/2015 2021-07-15T10:40:20-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/2015-1_0142a5df-1f7a-45d5-bbdd-402fb353b952.jpg?v=1626370820 2015 Nik, Lisa, Fong, and Ben: everyone's holding tools like they're about to demolish the old showroom! https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/1970 2021-07-15T10:08:37-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/bobbie-bihn-leather-purse_e7f20bc8-66b1-49a8-876c-ae94269012a0.jpg?v=1626368917 1970 A person holding open a yellow leather handbag https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/2017 2021-07-15T10:41:04-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/24125261_252565201939420_4155894317925269504_n.jpg?v=1626370864 2017 Sau Ling, Zhong, Mike, and Kat. Everyone's waving and smiling and there's huge stacks of shipping boxes behind them. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/2016 2021-07-15T10:13:58-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/15043697_741780892638114_5061173419903549440_n.jpg?v=1626369238 2016 A group photo of the TOM BIHN crew inside the factory, along with Ichiro the dog. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/2020 2021-07-15T10:41:46-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/masks-history.jpg?v=1626370906 2020 Nik and Irma at the Seattle factory discussing a marker. There's a rainbow flag and an American flag in the background. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/2013 2021-07-15T10:49:52-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/14032775_166373957130217_1761433344_n.jpg?v=1626371392 2013 Tom, Lisa and Fong using their hands to block the camera from seeing a large piece of paper with a drawing of a new design on it.. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/2005 2021-07-15T10:42:52-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/june-visits-tom-bihn.jpg?v=1626370972 2005 Tom, June, Lisa, and Fong at our second (current) factory space in Seattle. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/2019-1 2021-07-15T10:41:20-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/ship-kit-box.jpg?v=1626370880 2019 Mike, Nik, and Matt discussing shipping procedures and logistics. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/2010 2021-07-15T10:41:58-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/lisa-mei.jpg?v=1626370918 2010 Lisa (Production Manager) working with Mei (Sewing Professional) on the production floor. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/2012 2021-07-15T10:42:39-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/2018-crew-3.jpg?v=1626370959 2012 Juanna, Mei, Fong, Lisa, Zhong, and Ying all wearing scarves knitted by the TOM BIHN Ravelry group. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/2019-3 2021-07-15T13:55:21-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/SELF-DEFENSE-CREW_1728x_729260b2-21e8-4795-9421-a2ee2d549123.jpg?v=1626369046 2019 A group photo of the TOM BIHN crew and the Seven Star Women's Crew https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/2018-1 2021-07-15T09:42:51-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/rainbow-day-page_678718f7-c4b6-466c-b74d-faf1282a0257.jpg?v=1626367371 2018 Person carrying an Olive Guide's Pack on a hike; there's a double rainbow in the background! https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/2019-2 2021-07-15T10:12:44-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/IMG-9759_1.jpg?v=1626369164 2019 A person holding a beaver transfer bag with a mountain beaver inside. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/history/2021 2021-07-15T10:09:48-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/first-grou-photo-two-years.jpg?v=1626368988 2021 A group photo of TOM BIHN crew outside of their factory, enjoying ice cream in front of an ice cream truck. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/feedback 2024-10-24T11:07:55-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/meet-alot.jpg?v=1626377505 Thoughts on Feedback TOM BIHN crew examining and discussing the back of a Synik backpack. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/fabric-hand 2022-10-31T14:07:05-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/fabric-hand.jpg?v=1628524433 Materials Geekery: the Hand and Structure of Various Fabrics holding up a section of 400d Halcyon in Night Walk to examine its color and hand. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/zipper-updates 2023-06-26T22:20:05-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/waterproof-zipper-aeronaut.jpg?v=1626717024 Zipper Updates: YKK Water Repellent Racquet Coil Zippers https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/firstlooktechonaut 2022-11-23T14:25:56-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/techonaut-1.jpg?v=1626466627 First look at the Techonaut Travel Backpack https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/techonaut-faq 2022-11-23T14:25:56-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/30-T-Back.jpg?v=1627326836 Techonaut FAQ https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/techonaut-organization 2022-11-23T14:24:34-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/45-Techonaut-Load-Out-Travel-Bag.jpg?v=1626993754 Techonaut: Packing Cubes & Organizational Options https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/night-walk 2021-07-26T14:50:02-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/night-walk-6.jpg?v=1627328958 Night Walk 400d Halcyon https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/patterns 2021-07-30T07:42:25-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/B9W6709.jpg?v=1627573120 Thoughts on: Patterns and Notches https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/qa-rose 2021-08-12T09:02:06-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/image0_1.jpg?v=1628780069 Q&A With Rose https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/moon-label 2022-10-31T14:07:05-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/zeitgeist-backpack-tom-bihn-1.jpg?v=1629299153 Moon Label https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/lines 2021-08-19T10:16:17-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/OG-Halcyon.jpg?v=1629393043 When the lines don't match up https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/zp-organization 2022-11-23T14:24:34-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/paradigm-tom-bihn-backpack-11.jpg?v=1629406949 Big Organization for Mini Bags: Paradigm & Zeitgeist https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/cow-feedback 2022-11-01T10:46:48-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/clear-organizer-wallet-2.jpg?v=1632411809 The Future of the Clear Organizer Wallet https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/qa-matt 2022-11-01T10:45:26-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/0Z8A2938.jpg?v=1632670700 Q&A With Matt https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/iterative-design 2021-10-11T13:05:41-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/TOM-NEW-SCARF.jpg?v=1633974679 The Iterative Design Process https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/applebags 2021-11-17T07:12:23-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/SHADOW-GUIDE-2.jpg?v=1635798881 Bags that fit the new Apple laptops https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/more-updates 2022-10-28T11:08:11-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/wing-santa-cruz-tote.jpg?v=1636397622 More Updates & What's Next https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/tianying-qa 2022-11-01T10:45:26-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/tian-ying.jpg?v=1636680176 Q&A with TianYing https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/qa-ben 2022-11-01T10:45:26-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/ben-new.jpg?v=1638129335 Q&A with Ben https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/osca-notes 2021-11-28T13:10:14-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/osca-tom-bihn-factory-1.jpg?v=1638024589 Production & Design Notes: Old School Carry-All https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/jenny-joining-professional 2021-12-06T07:20:14-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Jenny-AB.jpg?v=1638804008 Jenny: Joining Professional https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/yumei-single-needle-binding-professional 2021-12-06T07:24:58-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/yumei-AB.jpg?v=1638804298 Yumei: Single Needle / Binding Professional https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/tang-strap-assembly-sewing-professional 2021-12-06T07:27:55-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Tang-AB.jpg?v=1638804475 Tang: Strap Assembly/Sewing Professional https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/aiqing-single-needle-professional 2021-12-06T07:29:25-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/AiQing-AB.jpg?v=1638804565 AiQing: Single Needle Professional https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/ying-assembly-quality-control-professional 2021-12-06T07:31:26-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/YING-AB.jpg?v=1638804686 Ying: Assembly & Quality Control Professional https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/thuy-joining-professional 2021-12-06T15:06:15-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Thuy-AB.jpg?v=1638804786 Thuy: Joining Professional https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/thao-sewing-professional 2021-12-06T15:05:56-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Thao-ab.jpg?v=1638804877 Thao: Sewing Professional https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/kim-joining-professional 2025-02-05T11:16:46-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Kim-AB_eb81f02c-608d-4d10-a065-e325386d296a.jpg?v=1738783006 Kim: Sample Specialist https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/lin-joining-professional 2021-12-11T16:37:42-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Lin-AB.jpg?v=1638805324 Lin: Joining Professional https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/miao-joining-professional 2021-12-06T07:43:11-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Miao-AB.jpg?v=1638805391 Miao: Joining Professional https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/yanfang-single-needle-bartrack-professional 2021-12-06T07:44:32-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/YanFang-AB.jpg?v=1638805472 YanFang: Single Needle + Bartrack Professional https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/buu-shipping-department-findings-professional 2021-12-06T07:49:59-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Buu-AB.jpg?v=1638805799 Buu: Shipping Department + Findings Professional https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/zhi-fang-joining-professional 2021-12-06T15:31:14-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/ZhiFangjpg.jpg?v=1638833474 Zhi Fang: Joining Professional https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/techonaut-notes 2022-11-10T13:31:25-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/B9W7338.jpg?v=1639269229 Production & Design Notes: Techonaut 30 and Techonaut 45 https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/the-zeitgeist-vs-the-paradigm 2026-09-18T10:00:06-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/1_9daa5afc-b94c-4a28-9846-141d92b06c99.jpg?v=1789750255 The Zeitgeist vs. The Paradigm: Same Size, Different Personalities Person wearing a Zeitgeist on their shoulder, using binoculars looking out over water. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/moab200d 2022-10-03T10:11:55-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Moab-News.jpg?v=1640797607 New color alert! Moab 200d Halcyon The Everyday Cubelet in Moab 200d Halcyon fabric, a deep reddish-brown color with a white grid pattern. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/kindnesscrafted 2021-12-29T09:52:27-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/TOM-BIHN-Ravelry-Gifts-2021-1.jpg?v=1640649267 Kindness, crafted just for us. All of the various shawls, hats, scarves and cowls crafted for us in 2021 by the TOM BIHN Ravelry group. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/10-years-in-seattle 2022-10-03T10:10:11-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/tb-crew.jpg?v=1642687702 10 Years at the Seattle Factory The TOM BIHN Crew outside of 4750A, our factory space in Seattle. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/winter-2022-updates 2024-10-24T10:39:39-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/TomBihn_LPD-1021.jpg?v=1642654431 Winter 2022 Updates & What's Next Le Petit Derriere LPD https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/production-design-notes-le-petit-derriere 2022-11-23T14:44:24-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/LPD_PPB_Meeting.jpg?v=1643400079 Production & Design Notes: Le Petit Derriere (PPB) https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/retro-styling-with-modern-flair-the-old-school-carry-all 2022-10-03T10:13:26-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/TB_Old_School_Carry_All-1070.jpg?v=1644904667 Retro Styling With Modern Organization Options: What Fits in The Old School Carry-All Old School Carry All, OSCA, Night Walk, Burnt Orange https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/pilot-what-fits 2022-11-22T10:37:12-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/201600331_tombihn_details0201.jpg?v=1646290670 Limitless Possibilities - What Fits In The Pilot TOM BIHN Pilot work travel bag https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/tom-bihn-synapse-25-a-bag-that-lives-to-tell-a-story 2022-10-03T10:15:18-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/S25-Tundra-1500.jpg?v=1647923268 TOM BIHN Synapse 25: A Bag that Lives to Tell a Story TOM BIHN Synapse 25 Constellation Blue https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/zero-g-dance-q-a 2022-10-03T10:15:28-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/11._AllegraSearleLeBel_ZeroGravityDance_PhotoByColeRise2.jpg?v=1647192087 Zero G Dance: Q&A with Allegra Searle-LeBel Allegra Searle LeBel Zero Gravity Dance TOM BIHN https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/swift-little-swift-and-more 2025-03-17T11:45:49-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Swift_LittleSwift-1011.jpg?v=1742237149 2/22/22 Pre-Order: Swift, Little Swift, and Knitting Accessories Little Swift, Solaris, Halcyon, TOM BIHN knitting https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/brain-bag-what-fits 2022-10-24T13:17:16-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/BrainBag-WhatFits-1000.jpg?v=1648673460 Ready to Hold All the Things: What Fits in the Brain Bag Brain Bag with a Pilot in the main compartment. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/q-a-with-hong 2022-10-03T10:21:06-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/YanHong_2.jpg?v=1647654637 Q&A with Hong: Our Shoulder Strap Specialist https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/q-a-and-farewell-with-lisa 2022-10-03T10:22:07-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Lisa_Retirement.jpg?v=1649797212 Q&A with Lisa, Co-Production Manager, and a Farewell TOM BIHN Crew Retirement Party https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/q-a-with-aiden-cunningham 2022-09-29T11:05:55-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Aiden_C_Matchu_Pitchu.jpg?v=1650474619 Q&A with Aiden Cunningham: One-Bagging with the Smart Alec Aiden at Machu Picchu with TOM BIHN Smart Alec https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/re-opening-the-tom-bihn-showroom 2023-04-06T20:01:16-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/PXL_20220510_220133178.PORTRAIT.jpg?v=1655933217 Everything you need to know about the TOM BIHN Showroom TOM BIHN Seattle Factory Showroom https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/updates-and-whats-next 2022-10-03T10:24:45-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Daylight-Backpack-L02_2048x_4f516904-54e4-491b-a98d-46796b90ecf5.jpg?v=1654619712 Summer 2022 Updates and What's Next https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/6-28-22-restock-introducing-the-bummer 2022-10-31T14:39:51-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Bummer-1169.jpg?v=1655933352 6/28/22 Debut & Restock: Introducing the Bummer TOM BIHN Bummer waist pack sling bag https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/things-to-do-in-seattle-tombihn 2022-11-10T13:32:57-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/image_6487327.jpg?v=1655931146 Things to Do in Seattle https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/cambiata-faq 2026-04-14T16:10:43-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Sneak_Peek.jpg?v=1776208243 Cambiata FAQ Cambiata Black Zest Water Bottle Pocket https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/production-design-notes-cambiata 2022-10-03T10:27:36-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/IMG_2111.jpg?v=1658439350 Production & Design Notes: Cambiata TOM BIHN Crew discuss Aubergine Cambiata tote backpack https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/paragons-for-poe-south-bay 2022-08-19T13:12:42-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/image7.jpg?v=1660939759 Paragons for POE South Bay Three of the POE Organization mentees with their Paragon backpacks. From left to right is Daisy, Jackie, and Alfonso. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/q-a-with-cindy 2022-10-03T10:28:35-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/TB_About_Us-1025.jpg?v=1661787633 Q&A with Cindy https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/cindy-ceo 2022-09-01T12:08:07-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/TB_About_Us-1025_c5ae1f87-fd6c-4034-90ee-71733b0c49ca.jpg?v=1662058021 Cindy: CEO https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/jose-designer 2022-09-01T12:30:00-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/TB_About_Us-1016.jpg?v=1662060325 Jose: Designer https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/maia-marketing-manager 2026-08-18T13:41:05-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/TB_About_Us-1023.jpg?v=1787085665 Maia: Marketing Manager https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/shunkun-sub-assembly-professional 2022-09-16T09:42:00-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/TB_About_Us-1008.jpg?v=1662061628 Shunkun: Sub-Assembly Professional https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/li-mei-sewing-assembly-professional 2022-09-16T09:43:57-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/TB_About_Us-1011.jpg?v=1662061720 Li Mei: Sewing/Assembly Professional https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/crew/daikon-assistant-to-the-regional-manager 2022-10-20T22:19:02-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/86FCA6E0-9D41-404C-8BA2-DB96FCA37E2A.jpg?v=1665806981 Daikon: Assistant (to the) Regional Manager https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/staff-favorites 2022-10-31T13:21:07-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/header_image_-_Edited.png?v=1663176263 Staff Favorites Mike showcases the new Aeronaut 30 for the team https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/fall-2022-updates 2022-10-03T10:29:48-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/monster_truck-1011.jpg?v=1663021635 Fall 2022 Updates TOM BIHN Monster Truck Fall Picnic https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/q-a-with-jose 2022-10-31T13:20:41-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/TB_About_Us-1016_73e023d8-11b4-4be3-98ed-ee424121211b.jpg?v=1663612656 Q&A with Jose https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/october-2022-whats-going-on-at-the-tom-bihn-factory 2022-10-19T08:59:31-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Tom_Bihn-1131.jpg?v=1665635381 October 2022 - What We're Working on at the TOM BIHN Factory TOM BIHN Factory Updates Designed Sewn in Seattle Made in USA https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/how-tom-bihn-bags-are-made 2024-10-24T10:34:40-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/mike_at_factory.png?v=1666718817 Making of a TOM BIHN Bag https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/portable-culture-portrait-three-favorites-with-eric-widuger 2022-11-04T09:12:44-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/IMG_6699.jpg?v=1666643450 Portable Culture Portrait: Three Favorites with Eric Widuger Eric poses with his three favorite bags https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/2025-holiday-gift-guide 2025-12-08T11:47:26-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/cafebags-holiday_-_Copy_b15e1ac1-f983-4684-9b75-bdc8d469144f.png?v=1765223246 2025 Holiday Gift Guide (From Left To Right) Small Cafe Bag in Raspberry Ballistic and Small Cafe Bag in Saguaro Ballistic https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/addax-faq 2022-11-16T16:53:45-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/TB_Addax-1005.jpg?v=1668457894 Addax FAQ https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/what-is-x-pac-and-why-were-excited-for-it 2022-11-22T14:03:22-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/TB_Addax-1010.jpg?v=1669151769 What is X-Pac? And Why We're Excited for It https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/production-and-design-notes-addax-31-and-addax-26 2022-11-22T15:26:55-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/production_notes.png?v=1669158510 Production and Design Notes: Addax 31 and Addax 26 Mike, Ben, Jose, and Cindy (and Daikon) discuss the Addax 31 during a PPB meeting https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/new-color-alert-acai-200d-halcyon 2023-01-09T20:57:22-08:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/acai-fabric-but-darkdark-but-light_632abfc1-2ae1-4495-85f3-1e34251a2a10.jpg?v=1670529171 New Color Alert! 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A fully packed Aeronaut 45 in Steel Ballistic/Fjord 200 Halcyon sits to their left. https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/what-to-wear-in-paris 2023-05-17T13:55:23-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/paris-aubergineaeronaut.png?v=1684266647 What To Wear in Paris: 5 Fashion and Travel Essentials You Can't Forget to Pack A couple walks through Paris, they are both wearing Aeronaut 30s, one in Aubergine, the other in Black, https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/for-the-bag-lover-in-your-life 2023-04-01T12:00:00-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Screenshot_2023-04-01_094420.png?v=1680367584 For The Bag Lover in Your Life... https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/carry-on-packing-list 2023-05-05T07:30:25-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/tombihn_synik22_30-4011_1.jpg?v=1683138805 The Ultimate Carry On Packing List (+ 5 Packing Tips) https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/overnight-packing-list 2026-05-21T10:36:51-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Truckpackout_c21b5507-7456-4ea8-96eb-a37bae55d0ff.png?v=1779385011 The Minimalist's Guide to Packing an Overnight Bag https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/ultimate-international-travel-packing-list 2023-07-06T03:03:28-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/resized-aeronautlifestyle.jpg?v=1688585241 The Complete International Travel Packing List Aeronaut 45 in Verde Ballistic https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/complete-business-trip-packing-list 2023-08-25T23:03:41-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/Pilot-NewLAbel.jpg?v=1692902408 The Professional’s Guide to Packing for a Business Trip https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/5-summer-packing-list-essentials 2023-06-01T09:14:24-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/warm_weather_essentials_banner.png?v=1685636064 5 Warm Weather Essentials That Belong On Your Summer Packing List https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/join-the-where-weve-bihn-contest-and-celebrate-with-us 2023-06-05T13:39:02-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1089/8530/articles/where_weve_bihn_25k_1.png?v=1685997542 Join the 'Where We've BIHN’ Contest and Celebrate with Us! 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