2023 Wish List

[Meglet]

Maybe a smaller Parental Unit/hobo type bag

ETA, and I forget, have you tried the DLBC? Probably not deep enough front to back for a camera insert...

Yes, I've tried both the Parental Unit and the DLBC, neither are suited to what I need for a "smallish" camera bag. The Maker's Bag is great for a "big" camera bag, and a scaled down version would be the ideal for days when I don't need to pack the whole kit and want a cross-body/messenger style bag. I use a Paradigm backpack with insert for my scaled-down kit in a backpack, and the size is just perfect so getting that size in a horizontal messenger style is what I'm looking for.

Currently I'm using a Timbuk2 XS Messenger for the scaled-down kit, and it works but it's not as well organized as a smaller Maker's Bag would be.

[G42]

No, actually the Imago is still too big, it is either the same size or larger volume than the Maker's Bag depending on which Imago measurements you read. I want something smaller but not too small, so around 8-10 liters, just about the size of a horizontal Medium Cafe Bag (and slightly larger and more organizational and "huggier" than the Side Hustle, which I'm working on making work but it's still not quite what I'm looking for.)

Maybe a smaller Parental Unit/hobo type bag

ETA, and I forget, have you tried the DLBC? Probably not deep enough front to back for a camera insert...

[Meglet]

Bring back the Imago as a limited edition. (@Meglet, this is the bag you want)
I’ve been begging since it was retired…..

No, actually the Imago is still too big, it is either the same size or larger volume than the Maker's Bag depending on which Imago measurements you read. I want something smaller but not too small, so around 8-10 liters, just about the size of a horizontal Medium Cafe Bag (and slightly larger and more organizational and "huggier" than the Side Hustle, which I'm working on making work but it's still not quite what I'm looking for.)

[yyan203]

They did a encore production run pre-order spring 2022.

Haven't heard about any future run, but you can always contact TB and see what they say.

Got it. Thank you!! G42

[G42]

Is there any chance that the Smart Alec may be brought back? (any news?)

They did an encore production run pre-order in spring 2022.

Haven't heard about any future run, but you can always contact TB and see what they say.

At the very least, besides your request here, you can also sign up on the item page to be alerted if there are any future updates; TB uses all these means to gauge interest over time.

They show up on the resale market as well... There are a couple on eBay right now actually.

I have two of them, they're useful packs.

[yyan203]

Is there any chance that the Smart Alec may be brought back? (any news?)

[hedd]

Bring back the Imago as a limited edition. (@Meglet, this is the bag you want)
I’ve been begging since it was retired…..

The all olive imago is on my wish list. Never ever seen one online though. Just one in person at a bar.

[bbcamp]

Bring back the Imago as a limited edition. (@Meglet, this is the bag you want)
I’ve been begging since it was retired…..

[yyan203]

Totally cool to have it as a Wish, just know that the material isn't available anymore, until/unless they find someone else to make it.


FWIW, there must be thousands of halcyon DLBPs out in the world, so they should come up on the second hand market periodically, hopefully for not-so-eye-watering prices.

Yes I saw that link. So sad to see it is gone

[G42]

I like Daylight with black halcyon exterior. I saw somebody sells it for $300 on ebay...

Hi yyan203 since you're new to the Forums, not sure if you know that the factory that made the 400d halcyon material closed during the pandemic (the 200d halcyon is made at a different factory). They warned us about it discontinuing over a year ago and they're running out the last of it. The winter blog post has more info:

https://www.tombihn.com/blogs/main/winter-2023-update#fabrics

Totally cool to have it as a Wish, just know that the material isn't available anymore, until/unless they find someone else to make it.


FWIW, there must be thousands of halcyon DLBPs out in the world, so they should come up on the second hand market periodically, hopefully for not-so-eye-watering prices.

[yyan203]

I like Daylight with black halcyon exterior. I saw somebody sells it for $300 on ebay...

[user292372]

Mars Red lined with Tidal, preferably in the side hustle. I once had a Crumpler (?) camera bag with that color combo and it was

[Tonya]

I love the large travel tray, I own several, but I wish it had a divided tray option. If the tray was divided into thirds, maybe space the dividers like hands on a clock (if that makes sense), it would be much more useful with small items (i.e. cosmetics or toiletries) that I like to keep together but not jumbled into a mess when traveling.

[Meglet]

After a year of using other bags (from other brands) and now once again trying to make my Maker's Bag work as a camera bag, it's time to renew my wish for a scaled-down Maker's Bag. Something with the organization and horizontal orientation of the Maker's Bag, but about 8-10 liters similar in size to what a horizontal Medium Cafe Bag would look like. The MCB is the right size for my camera needs, but the vertical orientation doesn't work, and it doesn't have enough internal organization for all the bits that go along. A scaled-down Maker's Bag (Creator's Bag?) would be perfect!

[mindbender]

To whom it may concern:

Please consider making the Techonaut 45 in XPac, and I will be forever indebted to TB. While I love my Synik30, I cannot fit what I need for week-long trips. But an XPac T45 would be the ultimate travel backpack I could wish for.

Btw, I love the TB factory outside of Seattle and I hope to visit it again. The staff were fantastic there (yes, I was the guy who wore the Able Carry Max. How dare I do that at the TB HQ? What nerve! j/k)