Ultralight bag debut Tuesday

Check OBOW tomorrow for info and first-take on a new ultralight carry-on from a US manufacturer…

Comments

[Bag Man]

I wonder if this is any coincidence: http://twitter.com/tombihn/statuses/11663853658

[Brad]

I'll never tell...at least not until tomorrow.

[Paula S]

Brad, you're a tease.

[Maria]

Well Brad, as you are so organized and efficient...may I hope that "tomorrow" is really one minute after midnight to log onto the computer? (Okay, I know it depends on the time zones too...so technically it's already "tomorrow" in Australia!)

[Brad]

Midafternoon US Eastern time, nothing huge.

[Alan Birnbaum]

Perhaps this will be a Tom Bihn bag meant for travelers who need to cope with airlines where an 8 kg limit applies to carry-on bags. A version of the Western Flyer in a lighter fabric, and without the backpack straps, just an Ultimate Strap, might well be feasible at 700 grams, i.e., 450 grams for the bag alone. Size would probably approximate 48 x 33 x 18 cm, fabric 4 oz/ sq.yd., etc. A heavier fabric provides more abrasion resistance, but that less of an issue if the bag is never going to be insulted by an airline baggage crew. Sort of a Helium Flyer, perhaps.