TLDR
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
Materials
Zippers
#5 YKK zippers
Other Components
Duraflex®, Nexus, and Woojin buckles and related components
Specs
Dimensions
8.7" (w) x 5.1" (h) x 2.4" (d) / 220mm (w) x 130mm (h) x 60mm (d)
Weight
4.8 ounces / 135 grams
Volume
1 liters / 60 cu. in. (ASTM Standard Measure)
Total O-RIngs
1
1 in main compartment
- DebraYesterdayRated 5 out of 5 stars5 Stars
Perfect for holding my essentials while I’m working out at the gym
Was this helpful? - Anne F.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, High Quality Finishings2 days agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, High Quality FinishingsRated 5 out of 5 starsBantam
Love my Bantam, just right for carrying essentials. Great color.
Was this helpful? - Kris C.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, High Quality Finishings3 days agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, High Quality FinishingsRated 4 out of 5 starsNice organizer pouch
Nice little organizer for traveling. It attaches nicely inside my Smart Alec. The bright kiwi color makes it easy to find. It doesn’t hold enough to be a light day carry for me but I have other TB bags for that.
Was this helpful? - Sherri M.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Compact, Durable3 days agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Compact, DurableRated 5 out of 5 starsGreat Little Bag
This little pouch is perfect for carrying just the essentials when going to crowded places. It is easy to wear crossbody under a jacket while keeping items handy. I also use it to hold my travel drawing and watercolor kit sometimes. I may need to buy a second one!
Was this helpful? - Shelly R.Verified BuyerBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Compact, Sewn in USA, Good Storage Size3 days agoBought For MyselfProduct Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Compact, Sewn in USA, Good Storage SizeRated 5 out of 5 starsLove this little bag!
Great for keeping the essentials tidy while throwing it in an other bag. I also am partial to the pink!
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