Tom Bihn Synik 30 vs Tom Bihn Synapse 25

So If you're new to the channel, consider subscribing. Let's jump right in to the Synik 30, a bag that I have been testing for the past 3 weeks in Det...

It's also been on probably 50, 60, maybe 70 different trips with me, so it's been kind of all around the country. day in and day out carrying laptops ...

". Lies I tell you lies! Okay, not lies but my laptop's nickname is "The Behemoth" and she is THICK (Dell M4800). Coming in at almost 1.5 inches thick at 15

But that means it's also more of a hassle for you to get inside. However, I really like the easy side-zipper access for the rear laptop pocket. My 13-inch MacBook Air slides in and out easily and quickly. The smaller front pocket where you're likely to keep pens, gum, and other supplies is under a flap that's not the easiest to open

But it's another great option: if you're looking for a comfortable bag, that's going to be very carry-on friendly and offer tons of durability. I defi...

Three brands of buckles for some reason - Duraflex, Nexus, and Woojin - all solid brands for plastic and metal hardware. EVA foam for comfort - there'...

III Didn't intend to buy this bag to replace something like this. This is something I just use at home, but this wouldn't be a replacement for my dail...

It’s everything they say it is, very heavy duty, has lots of room and works great for a working person on the road. Couldn’t quotes get the entire kitchen sink in it but I’m not complaining. Love the sunglass holder.

Personally, I'd use a Tom Bihn Synik 30 for a trip like this. The water bottle pocket is internal instead of external but it works really well.

I tried several other bags but continued to return the Porter. I switched to a Tom Bihn Synapse 25 for organizational features and smaller size. After \~5 years I sized up to a Synik30 because several of my recent trips required a suit and outdoor hiking gear appropriate for nasty weather and sub-freezing temps.

Like I said nice ykk zip. This pocket right here has its own independent uh space in it. So in there I was able to slip in my adventure medical kit an...

For my own uses I needed a large main compartment. The Kitchen Sink had very similar stated dimensions as the Drifter II. The problem is, the bottom of the Kitchen Sink is large but it tapers up to a narrower opening at the top of the compartment. Adding to that, that the computer’s "front organizer panel" is inside the main compartment

I actually just downgraded from a Tom Bihn Synik 30 to a Jansport Superbreak Pro (26L). I’ve had a TB Synapse 19 for daily use for 7 years and loved it. Got the Synik for a month-long trip this spring (cut short by 2 weeks because COVID lockdowns hit). Recently I’ve been thinking about what I would have changed as far as gear for that trip and decided I don’t need all those pockets and the Synik is too large and heavy

You just have the one tum bin logo on the front and then down at the bottom. You have this nice loop, where you can attach something like a bike light...

That was one criticism that I had. The other criticism I had was this main clamshell zipper. I was hoping it was, um, the type of zipper that you can ...

I’ve given it 5 stars because I’m becoming more aware of its usefulness. I can carry everything I need with some room to spare. My only hope is that the zippers hold up. If the side zipper breaks, the bags is useless

enough said...the only REAL thing that i would complain about is the skimpiness of the shoulder straps

enough said...the only REAL thing that i would complain about is the skimpiness of the shoulder straps