Today we review the Tom Bihn Aeronaut Maximum Carry-On Travel Bag. This bag blew our mind in just about ever aspect of the review. The quality is unsurpassed and it’s practical “we thought of everything” design is well worth the premium price. Watch the video and check out these photos. Let us know what you think in the comments below!
Here are the Aeronaut specs:
- Ideal for one bag/light travel
- Exterior made of U.S. 1050 denier Ballistic nylon: twice the abrasion resistance of 1680 denier fabric
- Lined with Ultra-lightweight yet tough Dyneema/nylon ripstop fabric, made for us in Japan.
- 10 YKK Uretek “splash-proof” zippers
- Meets most non-commuter domestic airlines’ carry-on size standards (seeFAQ) as well as many international carry-on standards, including Heathrow
- Overall dimensions: 22″ x 14″ x 9″ / 555 x 355 x 230mm
- Volume: 45 liters (2700 cu. in.)
- Weight: 2.71 lbs / 1230 grams
- Designed to accept optional Packing Cubes. Convertible Shoulder Bag andBackpack Packing Cubes are also available.
- Removable compression/tie-down straps in main compartment
- Converts to a backpack with comfortable and supportive molded backpack straps
- Made in the TOM BIHN Factory in Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.
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Great YouTube video review!
I can’t wait to hear what you have to say about other Bihn wares, such as the Tri-Star and the Western Flyer. I’d also love to see more video of the Aeronaut. Ever think of showing a packing/uppacking simulation video? It would also be neat to discuss using the Aeronaut for non-air-travel.
Keep up the good work!
I have a Tom Bihn bag that I commute with and have been using for 8 years. It just keeps going and is very user friendly. Eventually it may die but I’ll definitely get another.
Ditto. Excellent review. I look forward to further reviews of similar offerings. I’d love to see you do a review of the Tom Bihn Tri-Star and Red Oxx Sky Train if you ever get the opportunity.
Great Review! I’m a big fan of the packing cubes. It seems like a great idea to help keep everything organized. Also thanks for the great detail shots!
Very good review!! I am looking for such a bag. Planning on heading to Europe this next summer and this bag appears to be at the top of my list. Love the compartments, cubes and how it is made. If it hold up just half as much as everyone says, I will be impressed. I have had several other type of “back pack” bags. Although they all performed well, they were not made as well as this one appears to be made. Good job on presenting this on video.
Great review.
What’s the double-ended thing you use to clip the bag to the luggage rack (as recommended by Rick Steves)? I can’t catch the word…
It’s just a two sided clip called an S-Biner. Made by Niteize. You can get them at REI and online pretty cheap.