Busy Tom Bihn

More updates and enhancements from Tom Bihn. The Western Flyer now has a new front panel design and a choice of backpack straps or nifty rear pockets - one of which functions as an over-the-handle sleeve:

As a non-backpacker, I’m interested. You don’t have to use a rolling bag to take advantage of the handle slot - it comes in handy if your traveling companion is a roller. If my spouse uses her big rolling bag I often end up towing with my strap knotted around the handle! More from the TB blog.

TWO HORIZ. POCKETS INSTEAD OF THREE + BOTTLE POCKET

Update on May 19, 2010 by Frank@OBOW

Imagine my surprise when I received an e-mail from an editor of Women’s World magazine a few months ago. The queston: Which carry-on bag? Given the need to downsize to avoid gate checks and stuffed overhead bins, I recommended the Western Flyer. Check it (and other picks)  in the latest issue at a supermarket checkout near you. Here’s an image of some of the content:

Comments

[Maria]

I've been anxious to see this new version of the Western Flyer and plan to order one (along with the Co-Pilot bag.) I am not a backpacker, so for me - such straps would be a waste. I look forward to purchasing a magazine or two at the airport to read once on the plane (as I otten will do along with water and maybe something sugary!) and have a place for them without having to open the bag itself.

Bard - I did not know that about the Ballistic nylon for bullet-proof vests in the past. Excellent mini review.

[Maria]

Opps! Pardon the type-o! I meant BRAD, not "Bard". Although with your wit, the former is appropriate too!

[Brad]

Thou makedst me out to be no varlet, dear lady! Zounds, but thou art a good poster.

Ballistic - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ballistic_nylon

[Maria]

Oh, thank you for the link - interesting. And your lovely words!

Yes, emphasis on the latter - Brad the BARD!

[Brad]

Shakespeare on travel (As You Like It):
"A traveler. By my faith, you have great reason to be sad. I fear you have sold your own lands to see other men’s. Then to have seen much and to have nothing is to have rich eyes and poor hands."

"I had rather have a fool to make me merry than experience to make me sad: and to travel for it too."

[Maria]

To our dplomatic one-bag leader, the Bard...perhaps a thread for favourite travel quotes?

[Frank@OBOW]

Maria, good idea. Look ye to the Forum.
http://www.1bag1world.com/obow-light-travel-forum/post/1107793