Tom Bihn Side Kick

To commit to carrying my notebook and pens everywhere, I needed a compact bag that could hold it all while looking stylish. Tom Bihn — a favorite brand at the Strategist — makes this small messenger bag that has just enough room for my notebook and pen case, a Camp Snap camera for taking pictures, and my essentials like earbuds and a wallet. It’s been my daily carry bag for over a year, and I’m about to order another in a different colorway just to change things up a bit.