I love Tom Bihn products (e.g.,the Absolute sSrap, wallets, packing cubes, etc.) but, after many years of buying (and returning) Tom Bihn BAGS I have reluctantly come to the following conclusion:

When it comes to build quality, Tom Bihn bags rate an A+++

But when it comes to design, Tom Bihn bags rate a B+

The reason? I think Tom tries so hard to make his designs different from everyone else's that in the end he needlessly sacrifices simplicity, practicality, functionality, and many times aesthetic appeal as well

I wish he would just keep it simple, for if he did he would have the best bags on the market.