With the holidays just around the corner, we’ve found ourselves daydreaming a little more than usual around the factory. It starts innocently – a color we miss, a pocket we’d change – and before long we’re deep in “what if” territory, with plenty of opinions from people who aren’t technically designers, but are just as passionate.
So we asked the TOM BIHN team what they’d want if anything were possible. An upgrade to a favorite design, a new material, or something entirely new – these are the ideas currently living rent-free in our heads.
José, Design
“My dream bag is a Black reverse X-Pac Guides edition Synik 26.”
Cindy, CEO
“I would love to see the Trinity redesigned for women, more tote-shaped. The centered laptop compartment is so clever and the clamshell opening is so convenient for packing, but I will never use a briefcase-shaped bag!”
Maia, Marketing
“MY dream Tom Bihn bag: I'm a very loyal fan to the Pop Tote, but it's not always the best for carrying around my laptop and other gear! My dream TB bag would be something in line with the Pop Tote, but with a vertically oriented laptop sleeve to fit my smaller laptop, and if we're REALLY dreaming, I'd love to have it in Spectron in our upcoming color....oh and maybe some larger side pockets please."
Bella, Marketing
“I’d love a hobo-style bag – The slouchiness of the Pop Tote, but crescent-shaped, and in a fun ballistic or Spectron! Ideally, I’d like this to fit a few organizer pouches, whatever book I’m reading, maybe even my laptop?? But that might be getting a little ambitious…”
Matthew, Documentation
“My dream bag is a revamped Buzz that can hold my (admittedly large 16") laptop. Bring back Alphaviolet for the exterior and Kiwi for the interior. Make the front pocket more like the admin panel from the Bixi.”
Matt, Operations
“Guides Edition Daylight Backpack.”
Jack, Operations
“My wife and daughter are both ballet dancers and they really like the Parental Unit as a dance bag. They wish it had some vented storage for their shoes and mostly they want a "blush pink" option with the pink lining.”
Shelby, Customer Service
“My dream bag is a reverse Sunglow Big Bantam >.>”
Cody, Customer Service
“I'd love for the Paragon and Paramour to get smooshed up - the shape and pockets of the Paramour, with the mesh back and interior pocket of the Paragon.”
These wish lists are just a snapshot of the conversations happening around the factory right now – the kind that pop up between holiday plans, half-finished mugs of coffee and one too many baked goods. As we look toward the new year, we’re curious what’s been on your mind, too.
A small tweak, a long-lost favorite, or something entirely new – what’s on your TOM BIHN wish list this season? Happy holidays from all of us at TOM BIHN!
Please use the Coyote materials to make a “Guide’s Edition” run of Road Buddy duffels, similar to the look of the old Skookum Dog ones!
I don"t now have much need of the large and medium Bihns I’ve purchased over the years. I’d like to see what you can do in the belt-pack space, like we used to see for small compact cameras, say in the area of 3×4″-4×6″.
Now I used a home made modification of a key pouch. It has a snap pouch then about a 1/2" deep zip patch and slim zip pouch on the back.
I carry stuff in it that damages pants pockets, damaged by keys, falls thru holes in pockets: small photo gray card, couple of coins, tiny pens and note pad, tiny permanent pen, small multitool etc.
Plus points if it can be removed from belt without removing belt (snaps etc)! Happy to provide feedback!
I’m an urban dweller and Love the Medium Cafe Bag. But, it’s just a little narrow for the items I carry. If you could make one an inch more depth it would be great.
Thanks
Sprout for adults, sling, updated Synapse back panel. Spectron all the way! Would be good to see Spectron without the prominent x grid – the original yellow colour looked way less in-your-face :)
Would love to see the Synapse line updated with the back panel and removable frame sheet from the Smart Alec. Also add the Guide’s Edition double zip to the front bottom pocket. (Definitely no laptop compartment.)
Would also be amazing to see a sling!
