The TriStar is out:
Very interesting. It takes the nice horizontal exterior pockets first seen on the Western Flyer and makes them a threesome. Read all about it here. So far, I’m impressed. The more traditional, sliced-like-bread, three-compartment design will suit more traditional packers put off by the duffel-style Aeronaut. And it has hold-down straps unlike the Aeronaut.
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Frank@OBOW
Frank@OBOW
Tri-Star cube dimensions:
Small Packing Cubes:
12.8 x 7.4 x 2.3” (325 x 188 x 60mm)
Medium Packing Cube:
12.8 x 11.3 x 2.3” (325 x 288 x 60mm)
Large Packing Cube:
18.7 x 12.8 x 2.3” (475 x 325 x 60mm)
Five pages and counting on the TriStar on the Tom Bihn Forum.
Frank@OBOW
A more thorough perusal of the photos and product description leads me to believe that this may be the most highly-evolved carry-on shoulder bag ever built. It probably doesn’t offer the backpack comfort of an MEI bag (nothing does) but I prefer the shoulder.Backpack straps for me are just for occasonal use and variety. As for the pockets, I hate too many internal pockets but I can say from experience that the TriStar’s thoughtfully-placed external pockets (like the WF’s) can really make the airport experience easier. I hope to see one soon.