Great article....I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. At this moment I'm sitting in the Frankfurt Airport on my way to LAX returning from a business trip. I'm constantly evaluating my travel bag/bags. I'm currently lugging around a Saddleback Leather Front Pocket Briefcase, a Genius Pack High Altitude pack and a small pLeather duffle. To many things...I need to trim it down. I spent a grip on my SB bag so I don't really want to let it go but I really like the design of the Tom Bihn stuff. Like I said I really enjoyed reading and relating to your article here. Thanks and safe travels my friend.