TB Anticipation Syndrome

[setrombley]

Is that Truck in Constellation?

[moriond]

Is that Truck in Constellation?

It looks like the Truck in Constellation, and was that one of the Side Kicks in Ursa 525d Ballistic Nylon with an Acuity Halcyon lining (now sold out)?
ETA(=Edited to Add) That Ultraviolet Halcyon Mini Pouch is the size that I’ve generally found most useful. If you use it with the Side Kick it will fit into all of the inside pockets. I find it useful to both tether a Mini Pouch to a keystrap and drop it into one of the pockets. It’s good for holding items that may be slightly too large for the Nik’s wallet (like my CoVid-19 vaccination card). In general, I keep flatter items optionally in the Side Kick pockets, even when tethered (this would include my Nik’s Wallet) and bulkier items, which might be in Ghost Whale Organizer Pouches, in the center. G42 started a really good discussion on the different Organizer accessories just before Christmas that I‘ll revive. By the way, all the restocked Side Kicks now appear to have sold out — there was still one left in Wilderness Green at the time I first posted, but now it’s gone.

moriond

[laokai]

It looks like the Truck in Constellation, and was that one of the Side Kicks in Ursa 525d Ballistic Nylon with an Acuity Halcyon lining (now sold out)?

Yes, exactly. I really like Acuity as an interior lining; the coyote on my Synik is nice, but I think the lighter interior lining is a great contrast.

[moriond]

Yes, exactly. I really like Acuity as an interior lining; the coyote on my Synik is nice, but I think the lighter interior lining is a great contrast.

The Acuity is a great color, especially with Ursa. I watched as that color combination quickly disappeared for the Side Kick on the day they restocked. I think that it lasted about an hour after they opened for sales.

[laokai]

The Acuity is a great color, especially with Ursa. I watched as that color combination quickly disappeared for the Side Kick on the day they restocked. I think that it lasted about an hour after they opened for sales.

Yes, I'm glad I ordered most of my stuff during the February pre-order. I had to be patient, but everything came together. Thanks also for your notes about the pouches; I had been thinking about the mini pouch for the Synik, but it maybe makes more sense for the Side Kick.

[bxvr]

Also got a shipping notification! First time preorder-er, got a nebulous grey/acuity SK, blue Paragon GE and managed to snag a returned (I think?) constellation/cloud L15. also got some swivel carabiners and a few clear organizer pouches. Biggest splurge on Tom Bihn yet! I don’t think I will be allowed to do much but admire TB bags for at least a year

Got them!

[GrussGott]

TBAS Intro
I'm a two-bag traveler and since 2016 that's been with a mix of an A45, WF, S25, & Pilot (which I use as a work laptop bag/briefcase), all in 400 black halcyon. Usually what that means is, the WF gets clothes, shoes, laptop, the empty Pilot, and the WF goes in the overhead; while the S25 gets a jacket, snacks, my back-of-seat PCSB and various odds & ends ... or if it's a suit week, then it gets stuffed full of a suit or two.

Black halcyon is great for work travel because it's lightweight, flexible, and conservative - that means I can bring both the WF & S25 into just about any business meeting no matter the dress code and they don't get a 2nd look - TBH, I've probably sold 50 TS/WFs over the years and decent number of A45s as people eventually catch on I'm going to the airport after spending a week with me and can't believe those 2 bags hold all my stuff, are carry-on, and small. (I've had people ask me, "what is that? The new Tumi?"

Well, for reasons unrelated to Covid, I don't anticipate traveling much for work any longer, but am definitely looking forward to some fun travel!

And in looking at my 400 Black halcyon bags I've realized it's time to get some fun colors!

Also, I'm bummed 1050 is (mostly?) going away, so wanted a few before they're gone .... sooooo ...

TBAS - Appetizer
About a year ago I got an Ursa S25GE ... and then covid hit and I got involved in work stuff and I never even opened it! (I'm not a good multi-tasker ) So things have settled down and about 2 weeks ago I cracked it open and WOW what a beautiful bag! I just missed the pre-order 3/31 deadline for an S30GE this year, but that's ok because I'm waiting for TB to announce a black multicam version buuutt ... that might be a loooonnnggg wait

TBAS - 1st Course
ANYway, so I love the WF so much AND there was one left in 1050 Coyote so I had to go for it! It arrived this week and OMG what a BEAUTIFUL bag Pics don't do this bag or material justice. It's a stunner and DANG is it beefy compared to my halcyon bags! Ok it's a winner soooo... next!

TBAS - 2nd Course
I just ordered a TS in Verde! Oh man, after seeing the new WF I can't wait for this Tristar!! so my TBAS is now cookin I can't wait to see it ... My plan is to two-bag travel with the TS in backpack mode and the WF on my shoulder. I'll have to figure out organization, but I like the flat packing and the ability to easily put either under a seat or in the overhead. This has worked in Europe with the A45 on SwissAir and Iberian so the Tristar should be even better ... I do like the flat packing style thus the 2nd reason I'm choosing it over the A45 with first reason being 1050 VERDE!

TBAS - Dessert
So what's next? I'll have to check out the Tristar and see how using it and the canyon WF together will be, also mixing in the Ursa S25GE ... then once the next re-stock happens (this month??) I'm hoping for an Ursa Brain Bag (+ some packing cubes & other stuff) and maybe an S30 ... though I may wait on that one as I know TB has some other releases coming ...

The BB will be excellent for city stays where we usually do grocery shopping daily and the BB will great for carrying lots of stuff and then cinching down when the space isn't needed - I currently use a black multicam Mission Workshop Rambler for that (expands from 20L-40L), but it's really lacking in organization.


It's been super exciting to think about using these bags for mostly personal travel and I'm looking forward to hittin the road!

Once I get everything in and decided I'll update with pics and some first impressions & reviews compared to my last 4 years with black & blue halcyon - I may even make a few youtubes!

[gqb]

TBAS Intro
I'm a two-bag traveler and since 2016 that's been with a mix of an A45, WF, S25, & Pilot (which I use as a work laptop bag/briefcase), all in 400 black halcyon. Usually what that means is, the WF gets clothes, shoes, laptop, the empty Pilot, and the WF goes in the overhead; while the S25 gets a jacket, snacks, my back-of-seat PCSB and various odds & ends ... or if it's a suit week, then it gets stuffed full of a suit or two.

Black halcyon is great for work travel because it's lightweight, flexible, and conservative - that means I can bring both the WF & S25 into just about any business meeting no matter the dress code and they don't get a 2nd look - TBH, I've probably sold 50 TS/WFs over the years and decent number of A45s as people eventually catch on I'm going to the airport after spending a week with me and can't believe those 2 bags hold all my stuff, are carry-on, and small. (I've had people ask me, "what is that? The new Tumi?"

Well, for reasons unrelated to Covid, I don't anticipate traveling much for work any longer, but am definitely looking forward to some fun travel!

And in looking at my 400 Black halcyon bags I've realized it's time to get some fun colors!

Also, I'm bummed 1050 is (mostly?) going away, so wanted a few before they're gone .... sooooo ...

TBAS - Appetizer
About a year ago I got an Ursa S25GE ... and then covid hit and I got involved in work stuff and I never even opened it! (I'm not a good multi-tasker ) So things have settled down and about 2 weeks ago I cracked it open and WOW what a beautiful bag! I just missed the pre-order 3/31 deadline for an S30GE this year, but that's ok because I'm waiting for TB to announce a black multicam version buuutt ... that might be a loooonnnggg wait

TBAS - 1st Course
ANYway, so I love the WF so much AND there was one left in 1050 Coyote so I had to go for it! It arrived this week and OMG what a BEAUTIFUL bag Pics don't do this bag or material justice. It's a stunner and DANG is it beefy compared to my halcyon bags! Ok it's a winner soooo... next!

TBAS - 2nd Course
I just ordered a TS in Verde! Oh man, after seeing the new WF I can't wait for this Tristar!! so my TBAS is now cookin I can't wait to see it ... My plan is to two-bag travel with the TS in backpack mode and the WF on my shoulder. I'll have to figure out organization, but I like the flat packing and the ability to easily put either under a seat or in the overhead. This has worked in Europe with the A45 on SwissAir and Iberian so the Tristar should be even better ... I do like the flat packing style thus the 2nd reason I'm choosing it over the A45 with first reason being 1050 VERDE!

TBAS - Dessert
So what's next? I'll have to check out the Tristar and see how using it and the canyon WF together will be, also mixing in the Ursa S25GE ... then once the next re-stock happens (this month??) I'm hoping for an Ursa Brain Bag (+ some packing cubes & other stuff) and maybe an S30 ... though I may wait on that one as I know TB has some other releases coming ...

The BB will be excellent for city stays where we usually do grocery shopping daily and the BB will great for carrying lots of stuff and then cinching down when the space isn't needed - I currently use a black multicam Mission Workshop Rambler for that (expands from 20L-40L), but it's really lacking in organization.


It's been super exciting to think about using these bags for mostly personal travel and I'm looking forward to hittin the road!

Once I get everything in and decided I'll update with pics and some first impressions & reviews compared to my last 4 years with black & blue halcyon - I may even make a few youtubes!

Hurrah for the WF and thank you for buying the last coyote one - it was calling to me very loudly, but I already have one in lovely aubergine ! May you go on many happy adventures together

[bxvr]

Well I think I’ll have to get that black WF after all once I’m traveling for work again

[GrussGott]

Well I think I’ll have to get that black WF after all once I’m traveling for work again

The WF is seriously the best bag I've ever owned, and I've owned a LOT of bags (I may have a problem ... nah).

The Synapses/Syniks get all the press, and they should given their way of levitating your stuff into their pockets! But the WF, for any travel, but especially business travel, is mind blowing especially in 400 black halcyon since it's slightly stretchy. That's key because many times I stuff that sucker FULL and THEN shove a laptop in a cache in the back! Yet it holds its shape, is super easy to carry on the hip, and is super small.

Using the inside out roll method I can get 3 suits, t-shirts/undies, gym stuff & size 12 dress shoes into the WF! So great as a business travel bag.


And as long as I'm gushing about the WF, I gotta mention the GREATEST FEATURE of the WF/TS that doesn't get enough attention: SHELF MODE!

For personal travel, we do a LOT of walking, talking, and coffeeing ... this usually involves pastries, but shelf mode works for all kinds of stuff of course - turns out the WF is THE BEST BAG for us for city jaunts ... first here's the WF on a Seattle trip (with the straps loose for easy on/off):










































So what's so great?

Well, let's say you have stuff you want both easy access to, but also want to keep upright and not smashed - normally this means always putting the delicate stuff on top and then if you want anything you gotta take everything out, then put everything back. And if you have a DSLR that's a super huge hassle (granted a mirrorless easily fits in the chin pocket of an S25/S30) ... so what's the bag solve?

WF/TS Shelf Mode!!



The divider + pocket width make it super easy to carry crushable stuff like pastries from Le Panier and coffee from Seattle Coffee Works on the "top shelf" and things like a DSLR & coat on the bottom shelf. Then, simply put the zippers next to the shelf and the DSLR becomes grab-n-snap and the pastries stay nice and safe on top. Plus you still have the entire rear pocket for other stuff (like a baguette you can't quite see), the front pockets for small devices like a spare phone battery, and the backpack pocket for a laptop. Plus on the top shelf you can also see a locking carabiner in case you want to secure something in its own bag.

The WF is such a Swiss army knife of a bag, there's almost never a trip I haven't taken it on, even if I pack it empty into the A45 for longer trips.

If these long posts don't qualify as TBAS, I don't know what does

[GrussGott]

Well I think I’ll have to get that black WF after all once I’m traveling for work again

LOL, I posted a response so awesome it got "flagged for spam" and needs to be approved by an admin. Trust me, it's gonna be awesome.

[bxvr]

LOL, I posted a response so awesome it got "flagged for spam" and needs to be approved by an admin. Trust me, it's gonna be awesome.

I see it now!! Yeah I’m definitely going to get one next. Just need to convince my wife that shelf mode is a must-have for when I’m traveling for work again

[b1gsky]

My pre-order still hasn’t arrived... UPS says the parcel has been in Cologne for a whole week now, it’s scanned almost everyday but no further movement. I really want my items!

[moriond]

TBAS Intro
I'm a two-bag traveler and since 2016 that's been with a mix of an A45, WF, S25, & Pilot (which I use as a work laptop bag/briefcase), all in 400 black halcyon. Usually what that means is, the WF gets clothes, shoes, laptop, the empty Pilot, and the WF goes in the overhead; while the S25 gets a jacket, snacks, my back-of-seat PCSB and various odds & ends ... or if it's a suit week, then it gets stuffed full of a suit or two.

Black halcyon is great for work travel because it's lightweight, flexible, and conservative - that means I can bring both the WF & S25 into just about any business meeting no matter the dress code and they don't get a 2nd look - TBH, I've probably sold 50 TS/WFs over the years and decent number of A45s as people eventually catch on I'm going to the airport after spending a week with me and can't believe those 2 bags hold all my stuff, are carry-on, and small. (I've had people ask me, "what is that? The new Tumi?"

Well, for reasons unrelated to Covid, I don't anticipate traveling much for work any longer, but am definitely looking forward to some fun travel!

And in looking at my 400 Black halcyon bags I've realized it's time to get some fun colors!

Also, I'm bummed 1050 is (mostly?) going away, so wanted a few before they're gone .... sooooo ...


TBAS - 2nd Course
I just ordered a TS in Verde! Oh man, after seeing the new WF I can't wait for this Tristar!! so my TBAS is now cookin I can't wait to see it ... My plan is to two-bag travel with the TS in backpack mode and the WF on my shoulder. I'll have to figure out organization, but I like the flat packing and the ability to easily put either under a seat or in the overhead. This has worked in Europe with the A45 on SwissAir and Iberian so the Tristar should be even better ... I do like the flat packing style thus the 2nd reason I'm choosing it over the A45 with first reason being 1050 VERDE!

TBAS - Dessert
So what's next? I'll have to check out the Tristar and see how using it and the canyon WF together will be, also mixing in the Ursa S25GE ... then once the next re-stock happens (this month??) I'm hoping for an Ursa Brain Bag (+ some packing cubes & other stuff) and maybe an S30 ... though I may wait on that one as I know TB has some other releases coming ...


It's been super exciting to think about using these bags for mostly personal travel and I'm looking forward to hittin the road!

Once I get everything in and decided I'll update with pics and some first impressions & reviews compared to my last 4 years with black & blue halcyon - I may even make a few youtubes!

GrussGott
You may already have the packing cubes that you need for your 1050d Ballistic Nylon orders, especially if you already have Western Flyer Packing Cubes. But I was reminded of this post made on 02-22-2021 by MikeV regarding Packing Cube Backpacks for the Tri-Star/Western Flyer in the Discussion of New Colors, New Designs thread.

Ignore it if it’s not relevant to any needs you might have. I think some folks may have used that inside the Brain Bag.

HTH

moriond

[GrussGott]

GrussGott
You may already have the packing cubes that you need for your 1050d Ballistic Nylon orders, ... I was reminded of this post made on 02-22-2021 by MikeV regarding Packing Cube Backpacks for the Tri-Star/Western Flyer in the Discussion of New Colors, New Designs thread.

Thanks moriond ! Definitely appreciated - I emailed Mike and he said they went fast