Hello, all!
I was a frequent poster up until the world blew up in early 2020. For those of you who may not remember me - as you might glean from my handle - I'm a network television writer and showrunner - FORMERLY in New York City.
My lifestyle has changed dramatically since I fled New York for America more than a year ago. As a result, so has my need for (and how I use) my beloved collection of Tom Bihn bags.
I am no longer walking the streets of Manhattan on a daily basis, carrying stuff; I am now a "car" guy. And now that I'm also working exclusively from home, the only time I find myself needing a bag is when I'm heading to the gym or to the country club.
Since leaving New York more than a year ago, I haven't touched my Pilot, Co-Pilot, Medium Cafe Bag, or the granddaddy of my "EDC" bags, my Ristretto.
I'm finding that the only bags I'm reaching for now are the small ones: my Small Cafe Bag and my Sidekick. No one is more surprised than I that my Sidekick - which I really just bought as an afterthought and barely used in my New York City life - is now my primary EDC bag!
I do, however, have two suggestions:
1. A zipper inside the top of the Small Cafe Bag, under the flap. I love the size, shape, and look of the Small Cafe Bag, but I feel like the whole thing is a giant gaping hole. I need a bag that I can quickly strip off and toss into the car without stuff spilling out everywhere (which doesn't happen with the Sidekick, since everything is zipped up nice and tight). A zipper just inside the top, under the flap, would provide security without compromising the aesthetic, and of course could just be left open for those who don't wish to use it.
2. Dressier materials for more formal wear. It doesn't necessarily have to be leather, but none of my bags seem to have the polish to carry off with a suit and tie.
Hope you all are doing well, and it's great being back on the forum!
PS: Just took a weekend trip and used my Western Flyer. I cannot recommend the WF enough as an overnight/weekend bag!
I was a frequent poster up until the world blew up in early 2020. For those of you who may not remember me - as you might glean from my handle - I'm a network television writer and showrunner - FORMERLY in New York City.
My lifestyle has changed dramatically since I fled New York for America more than a year ago. As a result, so has my need for (and how I use) my beloved collection of Tom Bihn bags.
I am no longer walking the streets of Manhattan on a daily basis, carrying stuff; I am now a "car" guy. And now that I'm also working exclusively from home, the only time I find myself needing a bag is when I'm heading to the gym or to the country club.
Since leaving New York more than a year ago, I haven't touched my Pilot, Co-Pilot, Medium Cafe Bag, or the granddaddy of my "EDC" bags, my Ristretto.
I'm finding that the only bags I'm reaching for now are the small ones: my Small Cafe Bag and my Sidekick. No one is more surprised than I that my Sidekick - which I really just bought as an afterthought and barely used in my New York City life - is now my primary EDC bag!
I do, however, have two suggestions:
1. A zipper inside the top of the Small Cafe Bag, under the flap. I love the size, shape, and look of the Small Cafe Bag, but I feel like the whole thing is a giant gaping hole. I need a bag that I can quickly strip off and toss into the car without stuff spilling out everywhere (which doesn't happen with the Sidekick, since everything is zipped up nice and tight). A zipper just inside the top, under the flap, would provide security without compromising the aesthetic, and of course could just be left open for those who don't wish to use it.
2. Dressier materials for more formal wear. It doesn't necessarily have to be leather, but none of my bags seem to have the polish to carry off with a suit and tie.
Hope you all are doing well, and it's great being back on the forum!
PS: Just took a weekend trip and used my Western Flyer. I cannot recommend the WF enough as an overnight/weekend bag!
College admissions coach and empty nest mom of 3 + one spoiled Havanese.
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