Did you see the Tom Bihn Design Lab Shadow Guide 23 and 33 backpack?
https://www.tombihn.com/collections/...33013608874047
https://www.tombihn.com/collections/...32521597288511

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I prefer to think of it as not every bag is for me. Most Tom Bihn items are thought out, tested, and tweaked but sometimes a niche that I don't use very often, not suitable for my smaller stature, or not how I prefer to carry/access things. I rate "design" on usability before aesthetics. I admire sleek urban bags but I'm not exactly a minimalist carry person and Tom Bihn has mastered the Tardis feature quite well. That's not to say your favorite Bihn Bag would be one I'd call my favorite - there are lots of Aeronaut 45L fans but I only use my Aeronaut 30L in very specific use cases. The aesthetics aren't for everyone or for all occasions but I find it generally cohesive - you're not likely to mistake it for Cotopaxi, Topo, or Aer.