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Tom Bihn The Hero’s Journey
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One of the keys to traveling well is being adaptable. The Hero's Journey from Tom Bihn boasts adaptability in spades. Two bags in one, this nifty design features a main bag which is suitable for carry-on use, plus a smaller Top Pack which qualifies as a personal carry-on item. Zip them together at your destination to create a backpack that's great for outdoor roaming or general backpacking trips. Alternatively keep them separate and use the Top Pack as a day bag while the rest of your gear stays in the main bag at your accommodation. The main bag can be carried as a backpack or duffel, while the Top Pack can alternate between daypack, waist bag and shoulder bag mode.
the good
- Modular design that adapts to a range of travel needs
- Multiple carry options for both parts of the bag
the not so good
- Expensive
- Time-consuming to change between Travel Mode and Hike Mode
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- Main Bag Dimensions:
- 22" x 14" x 9" / 555 x 355 x 230 mm
- Main Bag Weight:
- 3 lb 1 oz / 1390 grams
- Main Bag Volume:
- 2700 cubic in / 45 liters
- Top Pack (Pocket or Daypack Mode) Dimensions:
- 14" x 9" x 5.5" / 355 x 230 x 140 mm
- Top Pack (Pocket or Daypack Mode) Weight:
- 1 lb 0 oz / 445 grams
- Top Pack (Pocket or Daypack Mode) Volume:
- 600 cubic in / 10 liters
- Top Pack (Shoulder Bag Mode) Dimensions:
- 14" x 9" x 7.5" / 355 x 230 x 190 mm
- Top Pack (Shoulder Bag Mode) Weight:
- 1 lb 0 oz / 445 grams
- Top Pack (Shoulder Bag Mode) Volume:
- 900 cubic in / 15 liters
- Materials:
- Ultralight 400d Halcyon/420d nylon ripstop fabric exterior
- Hardware:
- Tough Duraflex® and Nexus Buckles
- Main Compartment Zippers:
- #10 YKK AquaGuard Coil Zippers with lockable sliders