Any Timing News?

[haraya]

I feel like it depends? If I were fleeing floods, fire, or a tornado, I'd have to be prepared that I would never see my home or my things again. So everything has to fit into one bag. But for where I live right now, I prefer to have important documents in a fireproof safe. Hurricanes are typically forecast several days out and the big concern is losing power, possibly water. If that were the case I'd probably just relocate to a relative's house for a few days with some toiletries.

That would be great, thanks. What got me thinking was that I realised that if someone were to tell me to evacuate my building right now I wouldn’t even have all my important papers together to take with me. That’s not a good feeling.

[ArdeaAbe]

Insigne (Tom's new backpack design that he showed off in the FB group Zoom.)

@Darcy Do you have a ballpark size on how big the Insigne will be in liters?

[Chicagoan]

@Darcy Do you have a ballpark size on how big the Insigne will be in liters?

@Darcy

Can you speak to the features and functionality of the Insigne without having to reveal anything visually?

I know certain bags like the Trinity have special features (like the unique zipper) which prevent you from saying too much, but I’d be thrilled to hear whatever information you are comfortably able to share about the new Insigne backpack (especially now that I wasn’t able to grab the last remaining GESN22!).


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[labrain]

And while we have your ear, @Darcy , is there any plan to bring back the large pouch size? Thanks for all of the info leaks ! It helps us compulsive planners !

[Darcy]

@Darcy Do you have a ballpark size on how big the Insigne will be in liters?

Not quite yet, we haven't measured it. I'd say it is similar-ish in size to the Synapse 19 or Daylight backpack.

@Darcy

Can you speak to the features and functionality of the Insigne without having to reveal anything visually?

I know certain bags like the Trinity have special features (like the unique zipper) which prevent you from saying too much, but I’d be thrilled to hear whatever information you are comfortably able to share about the new Insigne backpack (especially now that I wasn’t able to grab the last remaining GESN22!).

Edgeless straps; flapped YKK Racquet Coil zippers with a C6 Durable Water Repellant (DWR) coating (these zip open/shut more easily than the Aquaguard yet still offer water resistance); will be available in a Guide's Edition and a non-Guide's Edition; has a very nice subtle and non-bulky padded laptop pocket.

And while we have your ear, @Darcy , is there any plan to bring back the large pouch size? Thanks for all of the info leaks ! It helps us compulsive planners !

No ETA on when we'll make more Large Pouches, but we do have one Ultraviolet 200d Halcyon Pouch in Large left; emailus@tombihn.com if you'd like to order it!

[Chicagoan]

Not quite yet, we haven't measured it. I'd say it is similar-ish in size to the Synapse 19 or Daylight backpack.



Edgeless straps; flapped YKK Racquet Coil zippers with a C6 Durable Water Repellant (DWR) coating (these zip open/shut more easily than the Aquaguard yet still offer water resistance); will be available in a Guide's Edition and a non-Guide's Edition; has a very nice subtle and non-bulky padded laptop pocket.



No ETA on when we'll make more Large Pouches, but we do have one Ultraviolet 200d Halcyon Pouch in Large left; emailus@tombihn.com if you'd like to order it!

@Darcy

Thank you!

Assuming “Guide’s Edition” means exterior lash points, I’ll gladly be the first in line to preorder one (if you make that an available option).

After seeing how quickly inventory sold out this last Wednesday, I’d also like to be the first to request a preorder option for a Guide’s Edition Insigne.

Really excited for that pack!


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[twosandalz]

Current carry: testing new potential materials in the form of Original Large Shop Bags.

I just noticed your signature! *flails* I can't wait!

[ayazgood]

Not quite yet, we haven't measured it. I'd say it is similar-ish in size to the Synapse 19 or Daylight backpack.
Edgeless straps; flapped YKK Racquet Coil zippers with a C6 Durable Water Repellant (DWR) coating (these zip open/shut more easily than the Aquaguard yet still offer water resistance); will be available in a Guide's Edition and a non-Guide's Edition; has a very nice subtle and non-bulky padded laptop pocket.

Would be great if I could fit my largish 15" work laptop in the sleeve, and my sidekick in the front pouch.

[Skirata44]

Not quite yet, we haven't measured it. I'd say it is similar-ish in size to the Synapse 19 or Daylight backpack.



Edgeless straps; flapped YKK Racquet Coil zippers with a C6 Durable Water Repellant (DWR) coating (these zip open/shut more easily than the Aquaguard yet still offer water resistance); will be available in a Guide's Edition and a non-Guide's Edition; has a very nice subtle and non-bulky padded laptop pocket.

Interesting, so this is a distinctly new design, then? When Tom first showed it on the video he made it seem like this was going to be a guide edition version of the Daylight backpack, almost. Very cool to see that it'll be its own thing. From the sounds of it and from what we've seen, it seems to be kind of a middle ground between the Daylight Backpack (ultra minimalism, more of a daypack) and the Synapse 19 (fully kitted out, more EDC use). Can't wait to see it!

[Darcy]

Assuming “Guide’s Edition” means exterior lash points, I’ll gladly be the first in line to preorder one (if you make that an available option).

After seeing how quickly inventory sold out this last Wednesday, I’d also like to be the first to request a preorder option for a Guide’s Edition Insigne.

Yup, the Guide's Edition Insigne will have the accessory strap holders/lash points! We don't add those to non-Guide's Edition bags because we haven't found a suitable material that is black or grey.

I just noticed your signature! *flails* I can't wait!

Some of those materials didn't make the cut; two did though and I think one of them will be available in the Design Lab PCSB!

Would be great if I could fit my largish 15" work laptop in the sleeve, and my sidekick in the front pouch.

It'll fit the 16" MacBook Pro: does that help? And the front pocket is great / Side Kick *should* fit. More on that pocket below..

Interesting, so this is a distinctly new design, then? When Tom first showed it on the video he made it seem like this was going to be a guide edition version of the Daylight backpack, almost. Very cool to see that it'll be its own thing. From the sounds of it and from what we've seen, it seems to be kind of a middle ground between the Daylight Backpack (ultra minimalism, more of a daypack) and the Synapse 19 (fully kitted out, more EDC use). Can't wait to see it!

I think that's a good description; somewhere between the Daylight and Synapse, but with the aesthetic of some of Tom's designs from the late 70's / early 80's that hang on the walls at our Seattle factory. One thing that changed is the front pocket: it's now a horizontal zipper, which we think is easier to use / take stuff like an iPad (or Side Effect/Kick!) in and out of.

See the light blue backpack in the top right corner? That's a pack Tom made in the late 70's or early 80's. The Insigne design is inspired by packs like that one, but with the benefit of all the years of design experience that Tom has gained since.

[G42]

Yup, the Guide's Edition Insigne will have the accessory strap holders/lash points! We don't add those to non-Guide's Edition bags because we haven't found a suitable material that is black or grey.

That's a randomly cool thing to know... that it's not just the coyote aesthetic driving things, but a question of availability too.

[Chicagoan]

Yup, the Guide's Edition Insigne will have the accessory strap holders/lash points! We don't add those to non-Guide's Edition bags because we haven't found a suitable material that is black or grey.



Some of those materials didn't make the cut; two did though and I think one of them will be available in the Design Lab PCSB!



It'll fit the 16" MacBook Pro: does that help? And the front pocket is great / Side Kick *should* fit. More on that pocket below..



I think that's a good description; somewhere between the Daylight and Synapse, but with the aesthetic of some of Tom's designs from the late 70's / early 80's that hang on the walls at our Seattle factory. One thing that changed is the front pocket: it's now a horizontal zipper, which we think is easier to use / take stuff like an iPad (or Side Effect/Kick!) in and out of.

See the light blue backpack in the top right corner? That's a pack Tom made in the late 70's or early 80's. The Insigne design is inspired by packs like that one, but with the benefit of all the years of design experience that Tom has gained since.

@Darcy

What kind of hooks are those used to hang the bags on the showroom wall? Is there one you would recommend?

I’ve been on the lookout for one that is deep, wide and rounded enough so it doesn’t pinch or fold the hang loop fabric in such a way it could become deformed over time.


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[Skirata44]

Very hyped to see the Insigne. I love guide edition bags, but I'm also curious to see what the regular version is going to be lined with on the inside. It seems like there have been a lot more new color combinations in the past few months, hope to see that trend continue.

[Surrealle]

@Darcy

What kind of hooks are those used to hang the bags on the showroom wall? Is there one you would recommend?

I’ve been on the lookout for one that is deep, wide and rounded enough so it doesn’t pinch or fold the hang loop fabric in such a way it could become deformed over time.


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If you can't find a hook you like, I've had luck with cutting short segments of pvc tubing to fit over the hook and keep the handles straighter.

[Darcy]

What kind of hooks are those used to hang the bags on the showroom wall? Is there one you would recommend?

We picked those hooks up at Home Depot; they're kinda like these.