grawk Posted February 25, 2011 Report Share Posted February 25, 2011 Someone should get this now: http://cgi.ebay.com/Tom-Bihn-ID-Messenger-Bag-black-steel-wasabi-/140515073341?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20b759dd3d#ht_618wt_1029 this came, Thomas likes it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 (edited) I am tempted to buy this since I will probably buy another Aeronaut (one for me and one for the hubby for longer trips). Not a super great deal but it does come with the Absolute Strap. Thought I would post it in case anyone is interested. My linkhttp://cgi.ebay.com/Tom-Bihn-Aeronaut-Travel-Bag-w-Absolute-Shoulder-Strap_W0QQitemZ220745304359QQcategoryZ16085QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D2%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D7350536943851247207#ht_632wt_1141 Edited February 26, 2011 by shellylh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted February 26, 2011 Report Share Posted February 26, 2011 http://cgi.ebay.com/Authentic-Red-Oxx-Gator-Carry-Bag-Mint-/160551654528?pt=Luggage&hash=item25619fd480#ht_1326wt_847 There's a gator on ebay right now too, for $75 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwood Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Well, I've decided to upsize my EDC bag, since I'm now carrying around a 12" Asus EP121 Slate PC. I'm literally running into Goldilocks and the Bags syndrome here. I have man bag murses that are too small, laptop messenger bags that are too big. Since Iron_Dreamer is visiting for the weekend, I tried out his Think Tank Urban Disguise 35 bag. And it's pretty much perfect. Not too big, not too small, it's Juuuuuust right. Except for the strap, since I like to wear my bags higher up, messenger bag style, the strap puts pressure across my chest, rather than the top of my shoulder. So I ordered a Tom Bihn absolute strap to use instead. I really liked it when I checked it out at MOAII. I won't be carrying a DSLR in it, but I'll arrange those padded dividers to keep my various gear in nice separate places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted March 2, 2011 Report Share Posted March 2, 2011 I got my gator today. I like it, but I prefer my Mt Smith. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Hubby and I used the Tom Bihn Aeronaut and Tristar for our 3 day/2 night trip this week - they were fantastic. The Tristar is probably fine for a 3 or 4 night trip but I will definitely order another Aeronaut for those time when hubby and I will both be traveling for a week. I have also decided that I like the look of the Black/Iberian look. Haven't decided if I will get the Aeronaut in Steel/Solar, Black/Iberian, Steel/Ultraviolet, or wait and see what the new colors are that they are supposed to be announcing. I don't have a long trip until late April so I still have a little bit of time to decide. Of course, I still have the Red Oxx Airboss coming... maybe I could pack for a week in that since it is slightly larger than the Tristar. And, oh yeah, I love packing cubes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted March 26, 2011 Report Share Posted March 26, 2011 Founds some pics of the Steel/Ultraviolet Tristar for those who are interested... maybe a little too girlie for most here though. I kinda like it... of course the solar interior is pretty hawt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genetic Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Hello I just want to thanks 909 for the original posting responsable for this crazy briefcase I have now. Amicalement PS Warning: this model (the Classic) is a bit heavy for your girlfriends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomana Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 That's beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
909 Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 Hello I just want to thanks 909 for the original posting responsable for this crazy briefcase I have now. Amicalement PS Warning: this model (the Classic) is a bit heavy for your girlfriends. congrats, such a beautiful bag. please post a shot of the insides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted April 16, 2011 Report Share Posted April 16, 2011 That's beautiful.What she said. And Shelly -- I like that one a lot, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genetic Posted April 17, 2011 Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 (edited) Thanks for the nice comments, And Mr 909 you asked for it you got it: Amicalement Edited April 17, 2011 by Genetic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 (edited) Vachement cool! Edited April 18, 2011 by Voltron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Vicki sent me the binh cafe bag. It's slightly too short for the mba 11", but is a great size for the ipad. If I was in the market for a purse, I'd definitely consider this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellylh Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 I assume you mean the small cafe bag (they also have a medium and large). I just got the small one last week and I was pleasantly surprised to find that it fit the ipad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 it may be the medium Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomana Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 It's the medium...and it's not a purse...though nice try, Dan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Gramain Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 That's a really nice bag Genetic. Have kind of the British equivalent of that - a Swaine Adeney, but I've wished it came with more sensible storage inside. Problem with these bags though is that once you stick a non-super-snake notebook and your daily detritus in there, they get really heavy for all-day totage. I've been gravitating to certainly less dignified but more practical backpacks in the last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 How about a smaller notebook? That's the main reason I got the one I did. A lot of weight is in the case, which is a direct function of the screen size, so I got a 1080p 15.6" laptop for exactly that reason. It weighs about the same as a regular laptop, but has the screen real estate of a larger, "desktop replacement" laptop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Gramain Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 (edited) How about a smaller notebook? That's the main reason I got the one I did. A lot of weight is in the case, which is a direct function of the screen size, so I got a 1080p 15.6" laptop for exactly that reason. It weighs about the same as a regular laptop, but has the screen real estate of a larger, "desktop replacement" laptop. Since a convertible is one of my main carry's these days, that's at the 4.3lb mark - which is slightly beyond the heaviest I'd be normally prepared to carry since, well, a long time. With a >5lb leather case (e.g. my Swaine Adeney is actually 6.6lbs with the shoulder strap), that's already ~9lbs (even though I don't carry PSU's, and these days usually no spare batteries either since most of my machines will last all day) before you put anything else in the bag. I've always carried machines like Sony's flagship subnotebooks. Edited April 21, 2011 by Ben Gramain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Ok, with a little repacking, the medium cafe bag is actually brilliant. The ipad fits in the zippered outside pocket, and the mba 11 fits in the main pocket with the power cord. Other than not having enough room for a water bottle anywhere, it's a pretty good bag. I may be having discussions with Vicki shortly on what it'd take for me to not return this to her Sometimes a guy's gotta carry a purse, I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrion Posted April 21, 2011 Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 I love my 13" Ristretto. It will be perfect for carrying my iPad and a MBA and still have room for a compact 45. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted April 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2011 Dan, have you checked out the Buzz by Bihn? It's a sling backpack that looks like it could be pretty useful for what youd carry. Plus it has a water bottle holder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genetic Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 That's a really nice bag Genetic. Have kind of the British equivalent of that - a Swaine Adeney, but I've wished it came with more sensible storage inside. Problem with these bags though is that once you stick a non-super-snake notebook and your daily detritus in there, they get really heavy for all-day totage. (...) All law guys are deceptively vachement strong.... In fact I dont even plan to put a notebook in there. For that there's much stronger products I use. In the past I tried a lot of briefcases and they all fit a specific purpose like the obvious one in this case: a nice looking object. Amicalement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genetic Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 That's a really nice bag Genetic. Have kind of the British equivalent of that - a Swaine Adeney, but I've wished it came with more sensible storage inside. You know Mr Ben you're making me think that this thread is unhealthy for me. These guys at Swaine Adeney are selling the perfect notebook (for me at least) carrier. Look what you have done to me... Amicalement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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