Tom Bihn Smart Alec

By: Tom Bihn
Front facing view of the Tom Bihn Smart Alec
Size Details
Capacity 26L
Capacity per Weight 28.9L
Weight 0.9kg 2lbs Low
Capacity per KgLbs 28.9 13 Low
Dimensions 47x30x21cm 18.5x11.8x7.9in
Cubic Space 29610cmΒ³ 1724.570inΒ³
Capacity Diff 3L Avg
Airline Compatibility

✈️ 98% (195/199)

This bag can be used as a carry on in 98% of airlines.

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πŸ‘ Reasons to Buy

  • The material used in this bag are durable which the bag sturdy and will last you a long time.
  • It's lightweight and at 26 liters, you can fit a lot of things considering the size of the pack.
  • Sleek, minimalistic design but modular so you can customize it according to your preference.

πŸ€” Things to Consider

  • Top-load design can make it hard reaching your items at the bottom of the bag.
  • The bag isn't built as a mountaineering bag but you can use it for day hike.

πŸ”Ž Reviews

FIRST IMPRESSIONS: TOM BIHN SMART ALEC
kuyabrad.com

"Overall I really like this pack. It is very modular and has a spacious main compartment with some interesting organization. I am a fan of the look with the gatekeeper straps."


Tom Bihn’s Smart Alec: Is this the best backpack you’ll ever travel with?
herpackinglist.com

"If you’re looking for a minimalistic backpack with the capabilities of adapting when and where necessary, I would definitely recommend the Smart Alec by Tom Bihn."


Features

Storage
Compression N
Expanded Capacity None
Opening Other
Passport
Passthrough N
Carry
Backpack S
Frame N
Handles 1
Hip Belt R
Shoulder Strap N
Sternum Strap R
Inside
Laptop 17
Hydration N
Main Compartments 0
Organizer Y
Shoe Compartment N
Outside
Lash Points 9
Hard Shell False
Molle N
Rain-fly N
Water Bottle Holder 0
Water Resistant Y
Material:

Compatible Airlines

Adria Airways, Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Aeropostal Alas de Venezuela, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Berlin (Closed), Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air Europa, Air France, Air India, Air Koryo, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air New Zealand, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui, Air Transat, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Aircalin, Alaska Airlines, Alitalia, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Azul Airlines, Azul Linhas, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cape Air, Caribbean Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Croatia Air, Cubana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Gol Linhas Aereas, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Island Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Korean Air, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , LC PerΓΊ, Liat Airlines, Linea Aerea Amaszonas, Lion Air Group, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, Pegasus Airlines, PenAir, Philippine Airlines, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Air Morocco, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, SilkAir, Silver Airways, Singapore Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, SpiceJet, Spirit Airlines, Spring Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Country, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAAG Angola, TAM Airlines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Thomson Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tianjin Airlines (E145), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Turkmenistan Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Ural Airlines, uTair Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin America, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Vivaaerobus, VivaColombia, Volaris, Volotea, WestJet, Wizz Air, WOW Airlines, Xiamen

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