Tom Bihn Bixi Review
"Deceptively Roomy"
Made in the USA and built to last forever. The Bixi is one of those bags that somehow fits more than its 32L capacity suggests, with excellent organization and all-day comfort.
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What I like
- Deceptively spacious. Feels more like 35L than the claimed 32L, just gobbles everything up
- Simple panel loader box shape with a solid admin pocket and laptop compartment. Very extensible
- Edgeless straps are super comfortable, even packed out
- Big beefy YKK #10 zips and O-rings everywhere for leashing pouches
- Water bottle pocket with thick stretch mesh and elastic that behaves well even empty
- Padded handles that feel great. Regular bag look, not trying to be flashy
- Made in the USA, built to last a decade. Maybe my favorite Tom Bihn bag to date
Watch for
- Not ultralight. 2.8 lb
- Admin pocket has no stretch mesh, and there is no great small quick-access pocket
- Optional hip straps aren't the best
Specs
- 32L
- 2 lb 14 oz
- bluesign 630D ballistic nylon exterior, 200D Halcyon interior
- Fits a 17 inch laptop
- Made in USA
Where I've covered it
- 31 Travel Backpacks Compared! at 16:34
- The 15 Best Lightweight Carry-on Travel Backpacks at 7:11
- NEW RELEASE: Tom Bihn Bixi Backpack at 0:00 (full review)
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