Tom Bihn Ristretto Messenger user reviews

5.0 stars

"Best bag I've ever had!" on December 30, 2008 by citrush2o

Pros: High quality materials uses, very comfortable to wear, incredibly durable in good and bad weather.

Cons: Waist strap is placed a little low so it feels like t wraps around your legs sometimes.

Summary: I got this bag for Christmas this year and let me tell you, this is hands down the best bag I've ever had. I was never a huge fan of backpacks so a messenger bag was really the only way to go. And out of al the bags I've had the pleasure of owning, this one takes the cake.

One of the extra little reasons I personally love this bag is because it's make just two hours away from me in Seattle. Aside from that it's very attractive and the design is functional but stylish. Plus, being a guy, finding a bag that isn't too big but doesn't look like a "Murce" can be a bit of a challenge. This guy fit the bill.

Also, when my parents called Tom Bihn to order the bag, the person who picked up the phone wasn't just any Joe Shmoe at the plant. Tom Bihm himself picked up!
He was incredibly polite and very helpful in picking out the different features I had wanted on the bag. Afterwards he even said that when we'd gotten the bag, if we had any questions or concerns we could call him personally.
It was so refreshing to hear someone take so much personal pride in their product that they would put their own personal time on the line for a single customer.

The bag itself is very durable and amazingly weather resistant. Living in the northwest this is a must with all the rain we get around here. Also, after setting it down on the pavement while waiting for the bus it has shown no signs of visible wear whatsoever. The inside it very spacious and is capable of fitting a laptop along with several other books and miscellaneous school/work items as well. The shoulder strap is very comfortable and I've found can be worn for extended periods of time without becoming annoying or painful.

I would personally recommend this bag to anyone who is a student or regular commuter.