Tom Bihn Techonaught Review

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What I like

• Nobody designs bags like Tom Bihn. Super unique, humanist soft goods design
• Huge main compartment that just gobbles everything up
• Bottom shoe compartment with a zip-in divider: zip it for a separate shoe space, unzip to merge it with the main
• Edgeless straps and ridged back panel are really comfortable
• Laptop compartment suspended off the bottom. My 16 inch MacBook Pro fits with room to spare
• Big chunky YKK #10 zips, no water seal, so they move super smooth one-handed
• Built like a tank, made in the USA, lifetime warranty. Scores super high on my weight vs capacity vs price spreadsheet

Watch for

• Included hip straps are small and narrow. I don't like them
• Water bottle pocket is deep and secure but not easy one-handed
• Top quick-access pockets get tight when the main compartment is packed out
• Function over fashion. My wife called it a bit on the masculine, dad bag side
• Side handle is huge. I'd prefer it half the size

Specs

• 45L (also a 30L that works as a big daily carry)
• 2.3 to 3 lb depending on fabric
• 1680D ballistic nylon (lighter fabric available)
• Made in USA

Where I've covered it

• 31 Travel Backpacks Compared! at 14:45
• The 15 Best Lightweight Carry-on Travel Backpacks at 7:46
• 10 Favorite Tom Bihn Bags & Organizers at 7:05
• Tom Bihn Techonaut Review at 0:00 (full review)