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Tom Bihn Side Effect

Physical Product · Bags, wallets & accessories · 19 mentions · 1 subreddit · discussed in r/ManyBaggers

Reddit take

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Pros

  • Now I have two Side Effects (one in Ballistic and one in Spectron) and they are endgame.
  • You could take a look at the Waterfield Shinjuku Crossbody or Tom Bihn Side Effect. I have not seen them in person, but top quality from the feedback online.
  • The Toshi The Bihn Side Effect is a great example of that. [hooks on the outside (preferably swivel hooks) will sit better at your hip]
  • Side Effect, my ride or die pouch / sling / fanny. I like it so much I bought a second in Spectron which is also great and different.
  • Got myself a Tom Bihn Side Effect and never looked back because not having my pockets full of stuff feels so nice.

Cons

  • The TB Side Effect is really small, and tends to flip over, which isn't great if it's unzipped.
  • The side effect is too small for me to use as a sling, but the side kick is great.

Sentiment

17 positive (89%) · 0 mixed (0%) · 2 negative (11%)

Trust + time weighted score: +82% · raw score 79%

What redditors said (10 of 19)

Now I have two Side Effects (one in Ballistic and one in Spectron) and they are endgame.
positive · u/K***h · r/ManyBaggers · comment · Dec 25, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
You could take a look at the Waterfield Shinjuku Crossbody or Tom Bihn Side Effect. I have not seen them in person, but top quality from the feedback online.
positive · u/A****d · r/ManyBaggers · comment · Dec 11, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
The Toshi The Bihn Side Effect is a great example of that. [hooks on the outside (preferably swivel hooks) will sit better at your hip]
positive · u/A****d · r/ManyBaggers · comment · Dec 9, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Side Effect, my ride or die pouch / sling / fanny. I like it so much I bought a second in Spectron which is also great and different.
positive · u/K***h · r/ManyBaggers · comment · Aug 9, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Got myself a Tom Bihn Side Effect and never looked back because not having my pockets full of stuff feels so nice.
positive · u/A****o · r/ManyBaggers · comment · Jul 19, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
Based on the above decisions, I'll take my Tom Bihn Side Effect and just tie my jacket around my waist if needed.
positive · u/O****8 · r/ManyBaggers · Feb 10, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗ · attribution unverified
The TB Side Effect is really small, and tends to flip over, which isn't great if it's unzipped.
negative · u/C****8 · r/ManyBaggers · comment · Jan 28, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
I love my Side Effect. I don't have the Fjallraven but I would prefer the Side Effect for a number of reasons: - durability - strap attachment (I got a custom cotton strap I'm really happy with) - I expect the feel of Tom Bihn's ballistic nylon is nicer than the Fjallraven
positive · u/K***h · r/ManyBaggers · comment · Jan 27, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
The Side Effect checks almost all the boxes, but it's costly to get to me, which is fine if it's the best option
positive · u/c****a · r/ManyBaggers · Jan 27, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗
I love my Side Effect and its interior color that's no longer available.
positive · u/K***h · r/ManyBaggers · comment · Jan 26, 2025 · open on Reddit ↗

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