Tom Bihn Techonaut Review (My New Favorite Travel Pack)
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Күн бұрынEnter the Techonaut, one of my favorite new bags by Tom Bihn.
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📏 - Specs:
Tom Bihn Techonaut 30:
Cost: $400
Capacity: 30 liters
Dimensions: 19.7” x 12.6" x 8.0" (50 x 32 x 20.5 cm)
Style: Panel/Duffel
Weight: 2.16 lbs (980 g)
Laptop: 16” Laptop external access sleeve
Materials: 400D Halcyon (Taiga) nylon; YKK Zips
Origin: Made in Seattle, WA, USA
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Tom Bihn Techonaut 30 Contents:
0:00 - Intro
0:28 - Size and Capacity
1:45 - Materials and Hardware
2:53 - Zipper pulls
4:06 - Tom Bihn Company comments
4:33 - External Features
7:34 - Laptop Compartment
8:41 - Carry System
11:26 - Carry Modes, Shoulder strap
12:15 - Interior Components
13:43 - Accessories
14:08- Wrap Up Summary
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@angelaaguan 12 күн бұрын
Hi Geoff, Angela from TOM BIHN here! I loved your review of the Techonaut, was super straightforward, clear, and thorough. We'll definitely take notes on adding strap keepers to the bag. I can't wait for the videos on the Aeronaut and thanks for stopping by the factory!
@OneBagTravels 11 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching and keep making great gear!
@mikegnome 9 күн бұрын
Thanks for the review, it makes me want to pick up one. I'm glad they offer a different fabric type. I have a Tom Bihn briefcase/messenger style bag with the ballistic nylon. It's really well made and feels bomb proof yet it's hefty even when empty.
@OneBagTravels 8 күн бұрын
They had it when I bought the bag but I don't see any Halycon options on their site right now, hopefully they bring it back soon or find an alternative.
@mikegnome 7 күн бұрын
@@OneBagTravels Thanks for the info. I'll reach out to Tom Binh to see if they offer anything.
@mikegnome 5 күн бұрын
@@OneBagTravels Tom Binh replied to me saying the factory that produced the halcyon closed down. They are currently looking for similar lighter weight fabrics for future bags. So they won’t have anything soon.
@OneBagTravels 4 күн бұрын
@@mikegnomeBummer. I think the factory had closed before I bought my bag but they were running on fabric they had stockpiled. They must have run out.
@trousermouse6240 11 күн бұрын
TB make amazing bags - great to see thorough reviews. Can't wait to see the Aeronaut and further comparisons!
@OneBagTravels 9 күн бұрын
I'm packing it up to take it on a week-long trip right now!
@trousermouse6240 5 күн бұрын
@@OneBagTravels Enjoy your trip - look forward to hearing how it went!
@forget3817 13 күн бұрын
First, thanks for concise reviews that cover all the important features without irrelevant comments. Second, re: the Techonaut, at $400 for the 30L, Tom Bihn is really testing customer interest in paying even more for small stuff such as strap holders, waist belts, and other options. Too bad as I tend to like Tom Bihn's storage designs.
@OneBagTravels 12 күн бұрын
I agree, I understand that they don't want everyone to pay extra for something only some people will want/use like the shoulder strap, but strap keepers seem like that should just be part of the pack.
@Glarf 12 күн бұрын
The waist belts are worthless so I don’t want to pay for them
@OneBagTravels 11 күн бұрын
@@Glarf The padded one? What don't you like about it?
@Glarf 11 күн бұрын
@@OneBagTravels It's just not supportive, like it doesn't do a good job of transferring the weight to your hips/legs (especially without a frame sheet). I do a lot of backpacking so I know hip belts pretty well.
@OneBagTravels 10 күн бұрын
@@Glarf Makes sense. I wonder if it would work better with the frame installed?
@dawncrossland3028 13 күн бұрын
Great Review! 👍🏻👍🏻 First time I’ve Been Really Tempted to Buy a Tom Bihn Product!
@OneBagTravels 13 күн бұрын
Thanks, it's an investment but a good one imo
@CeeBee-outdoors 12 күн бұрын
Thanks for the complete review. I have been eyeing this bag for a while but have not purchased it yet because it is sooo expensive. Do you like it better than the Patagonia Black Hole Mini MLC?
@OneBagTravels 12 күн бұрын
Both are great bags and very similar designs. I like the Techonaut better, but Mini MLC is still a great pack for the money and a great option that's much less expensive than the Techonaut.
@bryanngo759 2 күн бұрын
can't decide between this n the dragonfly!
@BacheweyChomp5150 11 күн бұрын
Incredible review. Thank you!
@OneBagTravels 11 күн бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@BiggDeli 11 күн бұрын
I've been looking for a 30L bag that doesn't have (or take up much room) a laptop compartment, so this video came just in time for me. Looking forward to your packing the Aeronaut vid soon!
@OneBagTravels 11 күн бұрын
Nice, good timing!
@Ducayneau 12 күн бұрын
Another great and comprehensive review!
@OneBagTravels 11 күн бұрын
Thanks, glad you liked it!
@doublepanthers3088 13 күн бұрын
The travel tray is one of my most used pieces of gear. I have both sizes. I once had a tentmate when we went camping who scoffed at it, but by the end of the trip was wanting one for themselves.
@OneBagTravels 12 күн бұрын
That thing is pretty great, I wasn't sold on it at first either but now I have one and it's a great little bag. I use it as a bedside stand with keys wallet etc and easy transfer between locations.
@PronkDaMonk 11 күн бұрын
If you leave the bottom compartment divider unzipped you still get some independent space in the bottom zipper, I always just leave mine unzipped & am able to stuff in a rain jacket & sandals even when the main compartment is completely full
@OneBagTravels 9 күн бұрын
That's a good point, unzipped it kind of turns into a variable-sized pocket, like you could stuff it full or leave it mostly empty and the divider will move to accomodate wherever you have your gear.
@cselig 13 күн бұрын
Great review. What’s the red bag in the top right corner behind you?
@OneBagTravels 13 күн бұрын
Ecohub travel backpack, inexpensive budget brand suggested to me, I bought 2 different sizes to test them out.
@AngelaADD 13 күн бұрын
Thanks for another great review! I like this style of bag but the price tag is out of my range. Do you think the Osprey arcane duffel is as comfortable as something like this?
@OneBagTravels 12 күн бұрын
Arcane Duffel is decent, I'd say the Techonaut will be more comfortable, but it's not a huge difference.
@timhell8420 12 күн бұрын
Awesome Review !
@OneBagTravels 11 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@ItsThatGuy1989 13 күн бұрын
This bag looks nice but that price seems tough to justify. I like that they’re a B corp but $400 is hard to justify. I’d likely rather get a 36l ULA dragonfly for $300. But I got the mini MLC and for half the price of the techonaut and think it’s a better value for the money.
@OneBagTravels 13 күн бұрын
Mini MLC is a great bag for the price, probably worth doing a comparison video to show the differences.
@ItsThatGuy1989 12 күн бұрын
@OneBagTravels that would be great!
@zjhongolez 12 күн бұрын
I agree that price seems hard to justify. I thought the same thing for years. Until I got this Techonaut30 a few months back. Some of the best quality bags I’ve ever bought. And I have bought plenty from AER, Evergoods, TAD, and Goruck. I love the weight to capacity ratio on this one. Most same capacity bags ranges from 3.5 to 4.5lbs, this TB at 2.4lbs is golden for Air travel.
@maxcogliano1108 13 күн бұрын
Great review but I have a question about the material. I am looking at the website for the 45l version and unless I’m nuts, I don’t think I see the same material that your bag has. Is that correct or can you tell me the name of the material that they list for those bags? I like the ultra light like yours. Thanks
@OneBagTravels 12 күн бұрын
What I have is called Halcyon 400, I don't see either size of the Techonaut with that fabric right now, only the ballistic. They put out new batches fairly often and are always switching the colors and fabric choices. They may not have any of this fabric in stock right now, or possibly they ran out. They only had a limited supply when I bought my bag. You could email them and ask, they're pretty responsive.
@maxcogliano1108 12 күн бұрын
@@OneBagTravels awesome thanks for that I will reach out to them. Much appreciated
@UncertainTimes69 12 күн бұрын
Kind of reminds me of the Matador Seg 28 which is currently 25% off at REI, which makes it less than half the price as the Tom Bihn.
@OneBagTravels 11 күн бұрын
That's a good deal for the SEG, it's a great pack. Similar style but more and smaller compartments on the SEG, larger on the Techonaut. Personal preference in packing style I think would determine which style works best for you.
@comeatime-rg2yl 13 күн бұрын
Yaaay
@offbeat292 12 күн бұрын
This bag rocks with the high walled, main compartment. I pack in an Aer Go Pack 2, as an EDC on location, and use the compression straps to flatten it. Even with it, you can add the packing cubes on top of it. The shoe/dirty laundry compartment is also great.
@OneBagTravels 12 күн бұрын
Nice, good use of the straps, love the Go Pack 2
@joycem2795 13 күн бұрын
Great review! I’ve been on the fence between the Technonaut 45 and Osprey Fairview 40. Significant weight difference between the two bags with Technonaut being the lighter bag, versus supportive backpack carry, with Fairview being a more comfortable carry. As an older woman traveler I may have to choose support over weight. I have a few TB items and their quality is impressive.
@696969bold 13 күн бұрын
I really like my Fairview 40. It can also convert to a duffle carry with the handle or a strap (bought separately). Fairview is a feature rich pack. It's soooo comfy as a backpack. The challenge is not to overpack it as you might exceed the carry-on dimensions if too thick (yeah I did that). For shorter domestic trips (US), I still reach for the Samantha Brown Essential Carry-All.
@OneBagTravels 13 күн бұрын
That's fair, I think Techonaut is comfortable for what it is, haven't tried the 45 liter pack though, but it's hard to beat the adjustable carry straps on the Fairview.
@forget3817 13 күн бұрын
There's also a significant difference in price!
@696969bold 13 күн бұрын
@forget3817 fo that, why not just have an ultralight dyneema travel pack made from a cottage vendor like Hilltop Packs? Or The Mile Two tote
@joycem2795 13 күн бұрын
@@forget3817 For sure!
@AllenMarkel 7 күн бұрын
Did you ever own the Tristar? If so,what's your take on that? Thanks, enjoy your channel.
@OneBagTravels 7 күн бұрын
Yeah, I've actually owned the Tristar since 2016 and have taken it to Morocco, Spain among other places. It's a great bag but a little bulky and heavy for minimalist international trips like that. I much prefer packs like the Techonaut because it's much lighter, large and easy to pack. Tristar I think is better for a short business trip where you want a briefcase-type bag with lots of exterior access, easy to get to laptop sleeve, but you don't need to carry a lot, or you could take it as a personal item with another larger bag.
@AllenMarkel 6 күн бұрын
@@OneBagTravelsI don't bring a laptop. usually an 11 inch ipad pro. Not sure I need a laptop compartment taking up too much space. you can fit more in the Techonaut or Aeronaut 30 than the Tristar? btw You live in the NW? I live in Portland, OR. 😎
@OneBagTravels 5 күн бұрын
@@AllenMarkel Techonaut and Aeronaut are technically the same size, and Tristar is actually listed as 33 liters, but Techonaut seems bigger for some reason. Yes I live in Southern Oregon 😃
@tanseerimpex3334 13 күн бұрын
Nice 👍
@OneBagTravels 13 күн бұрын
Thanks ✌
@tanseerimpex3334 12 күн бұрын
✌️
@jacmaclar 13 күн бұрын
Thank you for measuring the interior. Just exchanged the Halcyon Taiga for the ballistic black as it sags less and the black makes the Techonaut 30L appear smaller and less noticeable. Yes, the T 30L seems to be a larger bag than stated, (unlike the TomToc : a flat-out lie that it's 40L!). The Techonaut 30L should work out fine for international carry-on measurement requirements. And please do a T 30L packing video ASAP. Also, pretty pathetic that Tom Bihn, after charging $400 for the bag couldn't supply strap keepers.
@OneBagTravels 13 күн бұрын
It's hard to measure the volume on bags like this becaue you could probably stuff 35 liters in there if you really tried but it would be overstuffed way over the measurements. I'd say 30-32 is more realistic. And yes, I got something like 35L in my peanut test on the Tomtoc 40.
@lisaatp 13 күн бұрын
They don’t currently have the Halcyon exterior on their website… hoping they plan to make some more!
@jacmaclar 12 күн бұрын
@@lisaatp they have some in stock if you ask them so give them a call
@OneBagTravels 12 күн бұрын
@@lisaatp Hopefully. I know they were having problems finding a manufacturer, hope they figure out something.
@tanseerimpex3334 13 күн бұрын
I can make your brand
@OneBagTravels 13 күн бұрын
It's made byTom Bihn but thanks!
@tanseerimpex3334 12 күн бұрын
OK, thank you 😊
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