you know you're a loyal tom bihn customer when...

[Lani]

...when you see an article online touting a list of made-in-USA products that doesn't include Tom Bihn, and you post a snarky comment in the comments section chiding the reporter for forgetting to include Tom Bihn.

[lonestar6]

You buy presents for others months before you intend to give them (Christmas shopping in July?) so you don't have to worry aboutTB running out or changing colors.

You ask for box art.

[cucciasv]

You know you're a loyal tom bihn customer when ...

• You order a TB product just to see and touch it in person, knowing that you can just return it (paying S&H, of course), but never actually returning it!
• You tell your computer to learn the spelling of "bihn"

[Maria]

Professional help? I suspect we could all claim such, although we know can always rely on Tom, Darcy and the crew for professional help with all the products!;)

[holoholo]

Yes I can relate. I should be good for the time being... its just that I really like the idea of a center water bottle compartment.

I can't believe I'm writing about a water bottle compartment... I may need professional help.

[Maria]

You know you're loyal when.... everything goes wrong with your order, and you're still thinking of ordering more stuff! It's real easy to be happy when everything goes smoothly, but this last order of mine was quite an adventure in itself. It started with an order for a Co-pilot for Christmas, using a gift certificate that never came, and ended up as a 11" MBA Ristretto that I received today. All's well that ends well though, I wanted this bag to begin with, they just didn't have it at the time, so its all good! Still thinking of getting the Co-pilot.

Only sad thing is not a FOT yet.

The Co-Pilot is my first Tom Bihn bag...and me too already looking for more. Actually, my wish list had more on it before I placed my first order. I just need to save up the pennies!

The Co-Pilot is great! I already look forward to the "Pilot"...and the longer key straps, and a Tri-Star, and... the list goes on!

[SusanA]

...this is your license plate.

Okay, I've been spending too much time on Facebook - I was looking for the "Like" button. Good one, maverick!

[maverick]

...this is your license plate.

[holoholo]

You know you're loyal when.... everything goes wrong with your order, and you're still thinking of ordering more stuff! It's real easy to be happy when everything goes smoothly, but this last order of mine was quite an adventure in itself. It started with an order for a Co-pilot for Christmas, using a gift certificate that never came, and ended up as a 11" MBA Ristretto that I received today. All's well that ends well though, I wanted this bag to begin with, they just didn't have it at the time, so its all good! Still thinking of getting the Co-pilot.

Only sad thing is not a FOT yet.

[amw]

Hi, my name's Andy and I may be a bihn-a-holic.


Went ahead and placed the order for all the things I forgot last time. I need a better wish list.

[RonaldP]

I suspect that this is no longer available, post 911.

[backpack]

call me crazy, but i think you just hit upon a billion dollar idea!

another place for o-rings is in the front pocket and cargo pockets of pants.

I found a solution for the lack of O rings in clothes and other areas of life.

C-clips are used with clothes and S hooks in storage.

Tom Bihn Key Straps are the best invention ever!

[maverick]

4) You look around your car and wish it had O-rings to hook pouches on.

call me crazy, but i think you just hit upon a billion dollar idea!

another place for o-rings is in the front pocket and cargo pockets of pants.

[amw]

You place your order, only to realize once it arrives:
1) You've got more rings so now you need more keystraps that you didn't order.
2) You forgot to order that wallet that you were looking at.
3) You wish you'd ordered more packing cubes than you did.
4) You look around your car and wish it had O-rings to hook pouches on.

[backpack]

When people point out your bag organization, you point back to the Tom Bihn logo and say "Tom Bihn made in Seattle, they are the best."

I should remember not to do that in clothes and shoe stores while at the register :)

Speaking of which, I would love to see outerwear and shoes designed by Tom from the great fabrics our bags are made of to protect us from cold and wet weather.

I understand it is a tall order, but finding the same stylish, animal friendly, quality and strong U.S made outerwear protection is really important to me.
I don't like buying anything disposable.