Description
True to its name, the Bantam is small but has a lot of spirit.
- WPK (Wallet-Phone-Keys) bag for just your essentials
- Multiple carry options: shoulder / crossbody bag, sling / hip or belt bag
Full Description
Main Compartment
Small but formidable, the main compartment has one large interior pocket and two smaller pockets (the latter made from a mock-woven elastane fabric) to hold small things where you want. The rest is open space for your phone or pouches. An o-ring on the interior lies in wait for all your key strap needs.
Exterior Belt Passthrough Pocket
On the backside of the Bantam is a passthrough pocket measuring 2.5" / 60mm tall that fits most belts. On the top and bottom of the passthrough pocket are also two equal sized, narrow pockets that can be used to carry standard pens.
Ways to Carry the Bantam
Shoulder/Crossbody Bag
We included an adjustable 5/8" Shoulder Strap, made from nylon webbing and with the same plastic clips as our Key Straps, to attach to the O-Rings on either side of the Bantam.
Waist Pack or Sling Bag
On the sides of the bag are unobtrusive webbing loops to which you can attach an optional 1" Gatekeeper Hip Belt, using our ubiquitous Gatekeeper clips. Wear the Bantam around your waist or hips, and you've got a sweet waist pack. Wear it crossbody with the bag on your back, and you've got a mini sling bag.
Belt Bag
Slide your belt through, and the Bantam can sit nicely on your hip, in front of you, or behind you.
Wrist Bag
Clip the Handle Loop to one of the O-rings on either side of the Bantam and carry the whole affair in hand.
Organizer Pouch
Clip one side of any of our Key Straps to the Bantam and then clip the other side to an O-ring inside one of our larger bags. That way, the Bantam stays tethered to your bag.
What's Included
5/8" Shoulder Strap
A simple and light-duty shoulder strap made of 5/8" nylon webbing. It is adjustable and has plastic snaphooks at each end. It does not have extra padding.
8" Snaphook/Snaphook Key Strap
As with most of our bags, we've included a key strap. 8" long from tip-to-tip, a snaphook on either end. Good for attaching your keys to.
What's Optional
Gatekeeper Hip Belt
Attach this to the unobtrusive webbing loops on the sides of the Bantam if you want to wear this as a sling bag or waist pack.
Small but formidable, the main compartment has one large interior pocket and two smaller pockets (the latter made from a mock-woven elastane fabric) to hold small things where you want. The rest is open space for your phone or pouches. An o-ring on the interior lies in wait for all your key strap needs.
On the backside of the Bantam is a passthrough pocket measuring 2.5" / 60mm tall that fits most belts. On the top and bottom of the passthrough pocket are also two equal sized, narrow pockets that can be used to carry standard pens.
Shoulder/Crossbody Bag
We included an adjustable 5/8" Shoulder Strap, made from nylon webbing and with the same plastic clips as our Key Straps, to attach to the O-Rings on either side of the Bantam.
Waist Pack or Sling Bag
On the sides of the bag are unobtrusive webbing loops to which you can attach an optional 1" Gatekeeper Hip Belt, using our ubiquitous Gatekeeper clips. Wear the Bantam around your waist or hips, and you've got a sweet waist pack. Wear it crossbody with the bag on your back, and you've got a mini sling bag.
Belt Bag
Slide your belt through, and the Bantam can sit nicely on your hip, in front of you, or behind you.
Wrist Bag
Clip the Handle Loop to one of the O-rings on either side of the Bantam and carry the whole affair in hand.
Organizer Pouch
Clip one side of any of our Key Straps to the Bantam and then clip the other side to an O-ring inside one of our larger bags. That way, the Bantam stays tethered to your bag.
5/8" Shoulder Strap
A simple and light-duty shoulder strap made of 5/8" nylon webbing. It is adjustable and has plastic snaphooks at each end. It does not have extra padding.
8" Snaphook/Snaphook Key Strap
As with most of our bags, we've included a key strap. 8" long from tip-to-tip, a snaphook on either end. Good for attaching your keys to.
Gatekeeper Hip Belt
Attach this to the unobtrusive webbing loops on the sides of the Bantam if you want to wear this as a sling bag or waist pack.
Still Have Questions?
- emailus@tombihn.com
- Call 1-800-729-9607
- Ask in our Forums
- Logan R.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Durable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Thoughtful Design1 month agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Durable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Thoughtful DesignRated 5 out of 5 starsFits great in my Daylight Backpack
This thing is a patron saint. It’s my everyday carry. I’m not putting anything in my pockets. Getcha one.
Was this helpful? - Devon T.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Comfortable, Unique, Compact, Good Storage Size, Sewn in USA1 month agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Comfortable, Unique, Compact, Good Storage Size, Sewn in USARated 5 out of 5 starsPerfect!
Love this little bag. All my necessities fit inside and I barely can tell I have it on. A few times I’ve panicked thinking I forgot it somewhere because of how light it wears. Also the inside key clip is a life saver, I’ll never be searching around for my house keys!
Was this helpful? - Sara B.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Compact, Durable, Sewn in USA, High Quality Craftsmanship4 months agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Compact, Durable, Sewn in USA, High Quality CraftsmanshipRated 5 out of 5 starsTiny but mighty!
This is a fantastic addition to my bag collection. I am amazed at what can fit inside this tiny package.
Was this helpful? - Benjamin B.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Versatile, Compact8 months agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Versatile, CompactRated 5 out of 5 starsJust right.
The Bantam is typical Tom Bihn. Quality and attention to detail are excellent. The interior organization is minimal, but just right for carrying around the basics (plus a snack!) Really enjoying it. The plain black x-pac is understated but still interesting to look at
Was this helpful? - justaliveVerified ReviewerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Versatile, Unique, Good Storage Size, Durable, Comfortable8 months agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Versatile, Unique, Good Storage Size, Durable, ComfortableRated 5 out of 5 starsMy favorite EDC pack
So I didn't think I'd need a small 1L pack however when I hike I like to have my phone and snacks at the ready. I grabbed one of these with the anticipation this would be a hiking fanny pack, the lightness of the material was the big seller for me. But oh it is so much more. It's now become and essential part of my life. Plus I didn't realize how stylish this thing is!! Love the blackout logo.
I often wear gym shorts and if you're like me having a place for your keys, wallet, headphones, multitool is a pain to carry in the pockets and often slips out. I could bring a small backpack and that worked, but the Bantam fills that niche where I don't have to take it off and can just leave it on all day. I've used the side kick in the past but that was too blocky on the body. This is the perfect size to fit close to the body and not look out of place. Side note: If they made their HLT 1 with gatekeeper hooks that would be great as well and not feel awkward on the body.
There are three things I'd like for Tom Bihn to add to a v2 of the Bantam.
1. More color options. Black goes with everything but it would be cool to have a white version. I love this thing so much I would like to change it up.
2. The inner elastic pockets are too soft and often I have thing slide out of them., Especially worn cross body This material is very different than the sidekick or HLT inner material. I would make this more structured.
3. Make an improved waist strap/chest strap. The courseness of the Tom…
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