Dogs
Road Tripping with Dog
He’s less than sixteen inches tall, but my corgi Titus manages to get around—in fact, he’s my favorite road trip buddy. I did some quick math, and figured that over the last twelve...
Carry Guides
The Minimalist's Guide to Packing an Overnight Bag
How do some people fit everything in a single bag? Packing light: it sounds simple until you're actually standing in front of your closet. Suddenly, "just one night away" starts looking like three outfits, two pairs of shoes, your entire bathroom counter,...
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The BIHN Bulletin
Guides, gear insights, and stories for carrying well.
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Design
"Cabin OK" and The Aeronaut (It's OK)
You may have read about the "Cabin OK" initiative launched by the IATA -- and the confusion surrounding it. Note this clarification excerpted from a recent New York Times article about the...
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Community
A Videographer's Bags For A Trip to India
I’m a TB newbie, and an instant believer. It started as a search for new luggage -- a bag I could take with me on any adventure. After pouring over the internet,...
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Community
Synapse 19 and the Climbing Gym
I'm a climber, and I'm lucky enough to have a gym just a couple of blocks from my house. Portland has great public transportation, so I usually take one of her bio-diesel...
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Travel
To Europe With Aeronauts
Max and his fiance took a month off to backpack around Europe: London to Amsterdam, France to Italy, and Germany to Budapest. They took Aeronaut 45s, Aeronaut Packing Cube Backpacks, and an...
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Travel
Doug's Last Minute Planned Trip To Indonesia and Malaysia
Doug sent us this email; it made our day and we thought everyone else might enjoy it as well. Hi! I'd like to share my story with you -- for several months...
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Community
Matt's Brain Bag's Battle Scars
My Brain Bag has seen better days but it has had an amazing life—I wanted to share its journey with you. It all started when I was stationed in Washington while serving...
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Community
Peru, Alaska, Poland, Colorado, The Alpine
Above: Jeff in Machu Picchu with his Packing Cube Backpack. JWC and his Synapse in Warsaw, Poland. Photo by Jonathan Chu. Ryan and his Synapse in Denali National Park in Alaska. Albert...
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Photos
Southwest Road Trip with the Aeronaut 30
Jillian—photographer, metalsmith, and author of the Noisy Plume—took her Aeronaut 30 on a road trip to the Southwest this past summer. Below is her packing list and review. And for more about...
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giuliof's "Going Out of Town (to work) for a Week" Packing List
Forum member giuliof, who hails from Italy, posted his packing list for a week-long work trip, using the Smart Alec and Aeronaut 45. In the Smart Alec: 15" laptop (in a Cache)...
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Travel
What the Trend in Reduced Carry-on Sizes Means if You Own a TOM BIHN Bag
Earlier this year, we reported that United Airlines had changed its baggage policy so that carry-on bags could not exceed maximum dimensions of 9” x 14” x 22”, and personal items could...
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