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Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30 vs Tom Bihn Side Effect

Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30 ($345) vs Tom Bihn Side Effect ($70) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right travel pack.

Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30
Tom Bihn
Aeronaut 30
$345
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Tom Bihn Side Effect
Tom Bihn
Side Effect
$70
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Spec-by-spec
SpecTom Bihn Aeronaut 30Tom Bihn Side Effect
Price$345$70
Weight1170g195g
Material630d Ballistic nylonBallistic nylon
Weight1170g (Tom Bihn published)195g (Tom Bihn published)
Pros & Cons

Tom Bihn Aeronaut 30

  • Three carry modes with stowable straps
  • Wide opening packs like a suitcase
  • Made in Seattle
  • $345 before packing cubes
  • Weight varies by fabric choice

Tom Bihn Side Effect

  • Works as a bag or an organizer
  • Five O-rings for tethering small items
  • Under $75
  • Only 1.7 liters
  • Hip belt is sold separately
Tom Bihn Side Effect is the better value at $70. Both are part of our curated travel pack index — tap through to check current pricing.
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