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My new travel addiction: Meet Tom Bihn!

For years my family has been trying to get me to consolidate my packing while traveling. This is much easier said than done!

My needs are a bit different than someone 30 years my junior. Much less, I have insulin to keep cool, meds, sensors, and at times aching feet! I also tend to over pack and seem to end up washing a whole load of clean laundry when I return from a trip.

This year, for my 58th birthday they introduced me to a new, smaller backpack for traveling. After much research, they picked a Tom Bihn SYNIK 30 for me. It is made in Seattle with very high quality materials. It has all kinds of organizational pockets and a large “clam shell” opening compartment for clothes. Tom Bihn also sells many storage bags, packs, and gadgets to help you organize your pack. They even sell a packing cube that is made just for the SYNIK 30!

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We all left the store with a “Handy Little Thing.” It is a small organizational pack, and you can add a strap to it to transform it into a small day pack. Check it out at your own risk, as I said, their products can be addicting.

I took all my new bags on a test run to the Big Island of Hawai'i last month, and I was sold! We are now taking a 20+ day adventure to Japan and can’t wait to see how I fare with a slimmed down load.

If you know my son, he spends a significant time researching and this backpack met all of his and my needs!

Meet Tom Bihn:

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Since 1972, TOM BIHN has been designing and manufacturing premium, durable bags and accessories. Specializing in high-quality backpacks, travel bags, crossbody bags, tote bags, organizers, and other travel accessories, we combine artisan craftsmanship with innovative design. Each bag is handcrafted in Seattle from top-grade materials, ensuring longevity and practicality for daily use, travel, and gifting. Local to the Seattle area or visiting? Visit us at our factory showroom at 4750A Ohio Ave S or our retail store at Bellevue Square!

Be careful when you visit one of their showrooms, their products might be addicting to you too! ✌🏻✈️