GBM InkShow: Tom Bihn Checkpoint Flyer
It is no secret that I love Tom Bihn bags. Heck, I like bags in general, but Tom Bihn’s hand-crafted bags have made me very picky about what I slip my Tablet PC in to and carry on my shoulder. Their latest creation, the Checkpoint Flyer, is no different. Read on to watch our video review and find out how you can win your very own Checkpoint Flyer, valued at $220!
The Checkpoint Flyer is a TSA-certified Checkpoint Friendly bag that streamlines the security process that requires all travelers to remove their laptop, place it in a bin, and pray that it remains in the bin while you wait to meet it at the other end. With Checkpoint Friendly bags like the Checkpoint Flyer, the laptop stays in the bag safe and sound, while still providing a way for the TSA to safely examine it. For frequently travelers, the Checkpoint Flyer is a no-brainer. The Checkpoint Flyer comes in three different color schemes and four sizes for that fit either 13″, 15″, or 17″ MacBooks. Check Tom Bihn’s Fit List to see what size to get for your particular Tablet PC / laptop.
The Checkpoint Flyer laptop case is also available to be purchased seperately from the Checkpoint Flyer briefcase for only $70. This is an ideal solution for those who two or more laptops. Watch our video review below on how the Checkpoint Flyer works, as well as take an inside look at other features of this bag.
Now, you can win your very own Checkpoint Flyer, valued at $220. All you have to do is watch the video review and tell us your favorite feature and how a bag like this could have helped you on a recent trip. This contest is open through Wednesday, November 26th. We’ll pick a winner on Friday, November 28th. NOTE: This contest is now over.
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On a recent trip, I traveled with my boss. She had no computer, and so she zipped through security and waited for me. I, oth the other hand, had a laptop with many cables, adapters, supplies, etc. and so was bogged down going through security, especially after all these cables were scattered haphazardly through my bag and spilled throughout the area. Fortunately, my boss was patient, but I felt very uncomfortable holding up our trip and casuing the boss to wait for my long trip through security. Having the Tom Bihn bag, with the ability to hold all this equipment and zip through security, would have made my (and our) trip through security a whole lot quicker and less stressful.
That was a thorough review. Random aside: someone forget to remove the template "filler-text" at ~ 9.26s – 9.30s. :) The biggest thing for me is those little pouches the bag comes with, weirdly enough. In my laptop bag buying experience, space for accessories is not emphasized enough and I like that this bag by Tom Bihn is built to be your all-in-one business travel bag. I haven't made an airline trip in years, but I am planning on an international flight and the security of my laptop is definitely worth the price tag of this bag.
This bag would be perfect for me as a student on the move. The many compartments would save another bag, because I could take my lecture notes and some books with me in one bag. But the best feature for me is the double grip so I would not loose again the University library books, which I had lend to learn during the holidays.This happened a few weeks ago when I was flying from University back home and there was such a rush at the airport and especially at the airport security check . I had to take by tablet out and doing that I leand the book bag against a near wall and so I totally forgot it.
So with this bag this would not happen again because then I would not have to take my tablet out and would have to take both grips in my hand.Problem solved and do not have to pay any library books.
When you're busy flying from one place to another, the most valuable thing that your gear can offer is peace of mind. That's true for computers, your bag, and even your travel arrangements. With the Checkpoint Flyer, from the time you pack your bags until you're at your destination, you don't have to take your computer out at all – easily its best feature. I pack my bags full enough that something always seems to fall out when I remove my computer to get through security. In fact, I recently went on an international trip and almost left my passport behind because it fell out while taking out my computer. Imagine how bad that would have been! Bags like this give you that little extra piece of mind that's invaluable on busy trips. Way to go Tom Bihn!
I really love the security features…how you can actually keep your PC connected to the rest of the bag while going through check points in airports. I have a friend (a dear friend) that travels so much as she is a paralegal. This would be wonderful for her…lots of room for her documents for cases.
Thanks for the review. Love the product.
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Tom Bihn products are great! I have a Brain Cell and Absolute Strap, and they see heavy use all the time. When I saw the Checkpoint Flyer, I knew Tom had a winner. I definitely would have been useful for me recently when I was going to a big conference, and got delayed in the security line watching all the folks digging out their laptops while struggling with their carry-ons. If everyone had a CPF, it would have gone a lot faster!
I love the fact that the bag just opens flat to go in the x-ray, with my not having to take my tablet out. I am always paranoid that it will get stolen before I make it through. Recently, I was deployed to Houston for Hurricane Ike (I provide medical care during disasters, as a part of the National Disaster Medical System). Its bad enough that they take EVERYTHING out of our ready packs (I mean everything), but having the electronics in a separate bag that doesn't need to have everything removed would have been FANTASTIC!
It looks to be the perfect size in a bag, at the moment I am looking for a bag and it looks like this would fit. Big plus is having the laptop on the outside for easy access; I could have used this feature because sometimes I just take out my laptop and leave my bag in the car, now with this bag it is more convenient.
I flew 100k actual miles last year. Now 80 tmes year I won't have to remove my laptop. Worried about space in this bag but after your video I am convinced.
Great review of a great product! I am a Tom Bihn loyalist… their products are just amazing. I really like the ingenious "flip out and go" feature for security checkpoint the laptop while not compromising the protection for your laptop on the run.
I'll throw you a different example of where this would have made my life easier recently: a vacation trip. I always have a laptop with me (for work or fun), and we had to do the "checkpoint shuffle" with two kids and all of our carry-on bags isince we weren't checking luggage. Since I don't have a third hand, we're always a comical mess at the ceckpoint trying to get all of our stuff in the buckets and trying not to slow up the people behind us. This bag would absolutely take one extra step out of an already frustrating process, especially since carry-on luggage has become more popular to avoid the fees for checked bags!
A lot of things I like on the bag – the Xray possible section of the bag is very handy, and I love how it can just be taken apart…just like that. I also love how the bag efficiently makes use of all of its space…no extra waste.
I work for John Deere, and am the Senior Project Manager, forcing me to travel (often out of country) maybe once or twice a month. This bag would make my traveling a lot easier.
My favorite feature is the same as most people's: The fact that you can go through airport security without taking your laptop out of the bag saves a lot of time and avoids the problems that arise from separating your laptop from its bag. (As long as the security people know that the bag can be directly X-rayed, and don't insist that you take your laptop out anyway.) Fortunately, I haven't had to fly recently.
After coming back from a three month "hiatus" which involved a lot of international travel, I can compeltely understand how the Tom Bihn checkpoint flyer bag will guarantee peace of mind and your sanity! Going through TSA is probably one of the most annoyng processes of flying these days. After days of continuous travel, jet lag, and pure fatigue, I have forgotten on more than one ocassion that I was even carrying my laptop on my person and have been yelled at by TSA officers on numerous occassions. Moreover, having to deal with the hassle of taking the computer out every time will certainly be avoided with this case. Although these are all great features, I think the best part is the fact that the bag can hold so much. Now, never again will I be without my iphone/ipod charger or the 400 odd other gadgets, power cables, adaptors, etc. that I carry with me when I travel.