The Tale of TOM QUIXOTE: The Knight Errant

What you are about to read is a curious retelling of Don Quixote, featuring idealistic yet errant TOM QUIXOTE, his faithful squire, SATCHEL PANZA, and his awkward horse, RUCKSACK-NANTE, as they journey...

Gift Guides

Tried-and-True 2026 TOM BIHN Holiday Gift Guide

The holiday season is right around the corner, and if you're hoping to get a head start on your shopping, we've got you covered. We've rounded up some of our most-loved, tried-and-true...

Company

Something Is Stirring in the Archives…

‘Twas the night before Halloween, and all through the factory, Not a creature was stirring. (Well, except the machinery.) The bags were all nestled on their shelves with care, While visions of...

All about Bags

Which Size TOM BIHN Bag is Right for You?

One of the most common questions we get asked here at TOM BIHN? “Which bag size is right for me?” It’s a surprisingly difficult question to answer. Everyone’s carry needs are unique,...

Company

Inside the Factory: Fall 2026

Fall at the Factory Fall is starting to show its face here in Seattle—cold mornings, shorter days, leaves crunching on the pavement, and, of course, a fresh batch of ideas taking root...

All about Bags

Synapse vs. Synik: A Side-By-Side Comparison

We've welcomed a lot of new folks to the TOM BIHN community recently, and with the Guide’s Edition Synapse 19 release, we thought we’d revisit one burning question: Should I get the...

Travel

Florida Adventures: One Week, One Carry-On, Many, Many Gators

Recently, our Marketing Expert, Bella, traded Seattle’s gray skies for a week in Florida—with a carry-on, a personal item, and one very specific goal: to see an alligator in the wild. What...

Company

New Color Alert! Meet Cantaloupe and Honeydew 200D Halcyon

They’re finally here!  As summer comes to an end, we’re excited to introduce our two newest 200D Halcyon shades inspired by one of the season’s simplest pleasures.   This year, we wanted...

Design

The Zeitgeist vs. The Paradigm: Same Size, Different Personalities

The Paradigm and Zeitgeist are two compact backpacks with a lot in common. And with the Zeitgeist coming back from retirement, we thought it was a good time to revisit the story...

Travel

Our Top 5 Hikes for Labor Day Featuring the Guide's Edition Synik 26

The last days of summer always have a certain magnetic pull – cooler mornings, golden evenings, and that restless flicker that reminds you to chase the warm weather while it lasts. Whether...

Company

New Color Alert! Meet Saffron 630 HT Ballistic

It’s finally here.    Warm, golden, and just a little bit earthy, Saffron is our newest 630 HT Ballistic color. Like the spice that inspired it, Saffron brings a little warmth to...

Bag FAQs

Designing the Adept Roll-Top Backpack

The Adept Roll-Top Backpack wasn’t dreamed up from scratch. It grew out of two years of daily commutes, countless miles with an Addax 30 prototype, and the small things you start to...