CarryFacts published 2026-10-19 · Sources checked 2026-10-19
External reports concern historical samples. Current SKU equivalence remains unverified; this is not a CarryFacts hands-on test.
Reviewed sample: Tom Bihn · Le Grand Derriere · Reviewed production revision unconfirmed · Reviewed capacity not separately established in this analysis. Historical publisher sample only; current production equivalence, stock and individual fit remain unverified. A complete CarryFacts specification record is not yet linked.
The reviewer found the rain flap made the main compartment difficult to open quickly, though included zipper pulls partly mitigated the problem. The reviewer greatly enjoyed using Tom Bihn’s Handy Little Thing 1 because it added organization without making the interior cumbersome. The reviewer used the front flap pocket for quick-access items including house keys, a wallet, and sunglasses, while recommending slimmer contents.
The reviewer was pleasantly surprised that the Tom Bihn Le Grand Derriere comfortably carried camera gear, including larger cameras. The reviewer found that sturdy shoulder-strap anchors radically improved the Tom Bihn Le Grand Derriere’s usability and comfort.
Reported strengths
- The reviewer describes the Tom Bihn Le Grand Derriere as a small bag keeping essentials close with convenient access.
- The reviewer appreciates external compression straps because they slim the Tom Bihn Le Grand Derriere when carrying less.
- The reviewer greatly enjoyed using Tom Bihn’s Handy Little Thing 1 because it added organization without making the interior cumbersome.
Reported trade-offs
- The reviewer says the divider accommodates an 11-inch iPad Pro, but the compartment lacks padding and requires a protective sleeve.
- The reviewer found the rain flap made the main compartment difficult to open quickly, though included zipper pulls partly mitigated the problem.
- The reviewer found hip-belt carry less comfortable, preferred a completely removable belt, and noted that exterior pockets filled quickly.
Scope and limits
- Historical publisher sample only; current production equivalence, stock and individual fit remain unverified.
- Attributed analysis of one original Carryology review; CarryFacts has not performed a hands-on test.
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Original sources
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Author not stated · Published: 2021-09-21 · Updated: 2022-04-24 · Checked: 2026-10-15
Tom Bihn Le Grand Derriere Review; reviewed identity: Tom Bihn Le Grand Derriere; Reviewed production revision unconfirmed; Reviewed capacity not separately established in this analysis
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