Hey folks. This might be a bit difficult to watch, I changed the angle a bit and didn’t really notice how weird it looked until I saw it on my TV. Sorry about that and thanks for sticking with it.
HumorousMaximus I agree with you about the color choices. You did a good job with the navy and red combo. It looks like it's gonna be more attractive as it weathers.
Great review, thank you. I have had my Synik 30 for about 14 months now. Until I began working remotely from home during the pandemic, I used it as an EDC, carrying a corporate laptop and various other work-related items to and from the office daily. I’ve also taken a number of trips using it as my one bag, including several of 10 days to two weeks duration. It’s a fantastic bag, and I can’t say enough good things about its design, construction and usability. You can put an amazing amount of stuff in it if you plan and pack well, and I find the multiple pockets to be one of its best features. It is expensive, but I’ve never regretted the cost because it is such a good value. I highly recommend it.
I hear a lot of people say they don’t love the look of the bag. However I have the guide’s edition and I think it looks great but agree…the more you use it, the more you love it. Have sold most other travel bags but think I’ll have this for a long time!
I have a 2022 Synik 30 in 525 ballistic black & Island halycon interior with blacked out badge...but your Deep Blue with the red halycon interior is one of the very best color combos I've seen.
Thanks! Blue/Red combos are my jam! But especially Tom Bihn’s blue ballistic nylon is super rich and looks great under any lighting. I’m glad I jumped on it immediately.
I watch a lot of videos about backpacks, and this isn’t the most fancy one. But you certainly make up for it in how you touch on certain points such as how some bags become irritating over time. Those are little nuggets of practicality a backpack fanatic knows about. Good job. Keep it up.
I’ll take a functional bag over a pretty bag any day. I absolutely love that you can fill pockets/pouches of TB bags without sacrificing space from another compartment. These bags are well made - the people who sew them are masters. Also, I believe the water bottle pocket is waterproof. So, if your bottle leaks or spills, the rest of your stuff will stay dry.
Great review. I think it’s a great looking bag. I just got back from a five week work trip. I lived out if this backpack and a suitcase. I just order one in purple for my daughter who’s going off to college in a few month’s.
It’s insanely versatile, one of the nice things about a non-camera focused pack is that it can actually collapse and expand depending on your load. The high-end market is flooded with camera packs at the moment.
Loved your videos for a while... and I think this may be what finally gets me to pull the trigger on this. Damnit. Good to see how it fares as an EDC as well - I was worried the smaller one wouldn't be big enough, and the larger too large. I'd say I've been on a similar bag journey to you, albeit cheaper and this, plus your high standards means I trust your reviews far more than Chase Reeves. Keep it up man.
@@HumorousMaximus I agree, to a point. I carried a Synapse 19 for about 8 years. I was so loyal to that bag. It was just a little bit too small for my needs - I blew out two zippers over the years (not at the same time). They replaced them for free - they really do mean it with their warranty. But I could tell that I would just end up blowing out a zipper again because I had to pack the bag so full. I tried on the Synapse 25, but one part of the back panel hit my back in a really uncomfortable way when I packed it full. (I live in Seattle, so I just went to their showroom - they let you try out the bags there before you buy.) I was also starting to find the pockets on the Synapse to be too directive - not as flexible for different uses as I'd like. I decided to shop around, and I ended up choosing the Evergoods CHZ22. The capacity is right, and prefer the more flexible organizational structure of the bag. It also carries better when it's loaded up than the Synapse, thanks to the frame sheet. We'll see how it does over time.
Your initial comments are so true. I bought a Vertx bag because it looked cool, but using it for a year I am somewhat disappointed. I have never been disappointed with a TB bag
Yeah, I'm sold even more than I was before seeing your vid. Just waiting on the color I want to move out of production. Nice bag, functional and IMO is pretty good looking. I've had plenty of bags that screamed their intentions, Tactical, TactiCOOL, School Boy/Girl, Lux, Cheap, Just Because, and many others. But with T.B., you get a bag that doesn't say much but when you utilize it, it speaks volumes! Thanks for the vid! Now, for me, it's just a matter of time!!!
I really appreciate that it’s all made in the USA. I bought another bag that was just as expensive and it was shipped to me directly from Malaysia. So the American company didn’t even bring it into their own warehouse to check it or anything. I know it’s a profit driven thing, but it just felt wrong.
I have way too many Tom Bihn products. I have other bags, etc. but oddly enough, when push comes to shove, it's almost always back to my TB bags, especially for travel.
Everyone says “dad bag”. And it’s ugly. I disagree. I think it’s unique. The look was what got me looking in the first place. I kinda like it. Now that I purchased I love it. Wish I would have gotten blue though instead of black.
The first point about sleeping on the Synapse because it didn’t catch your eye is exactly where I’m at. I’ve looked at SO many bags but I know that the Synapse 25 will probably be my next purchase. The GoRuck GR1 21L, Evergoods Half Zip 22L, Timbuk2 Parker, and Dsptch Daypack all look great, but the Synapse is the only one that really checks all of my boxes, except for the looks. But it’ll be on my back where I can’t see it anyway, right? lol
I hear you. I wasn’t even sold on the looks when I made the purchase. It wasn’t until I had it in front of me that it started to grow on me. Still though, heed my warning about those bright colors.
I had a Synapse for a day, and immediately realized why TB created the Synik. Synapse has no laptop compartment and no frame sheet. Absolute dealbreakers for me.
I have the Tom Bihn Synik 22 same exact colors ! Sadly, I'd ike to say that they do not make the same color combo, that it was exclusive to when it first came out. But I love this bag!!! And I brought to NYC on a trip a d it travels really well too.
Thank you for this review. I have a camera bag, a Think Tank Retro 7 (13" length x 10" height x 6" width) that I carry in the bottom of my travel packs. Would this TTR7 fit in the bottom of this Synik? It would seem like it could based on how the pockets have L independence. Thank you for any feedback you can provide. I would also normally carry a 12.9" iPad in the back pocket as well.
As usual, amazing review, didn’t mind the camera angle, I think it was great to show how deep the pockets are, no one has show them the way you did, awesome work. Also, I have been hooked on the axiom 24 for a while, since you have both, could you let me know your youths on 1. Which one as the better harness system? 2. Which one do you prefer? Thank you I’m advance for your answer,.
Thank you for sharing this - compared to the Halycon Synapse 25 in your other review (great video btw), considering getting the Halcyon Synik 30, would I have to fill out the entire bag in order for it to maintain its shape? How has the material held up these lasted few years? Does the extra weight of the ballistic nylon dig into your shoulders when the Synik is fully packed out? Any insight would be greatly appreciated, thank you again for a solid set of reviews!
The Halcyon is a bit softer and more likely to collapse when not full. But neither look bad when collapsed. Both are extremely comfortable, the weight difference is negligible.
Hey man, congrats for the work. Really like your honest reviews. But I've been looking for a video thar compares the size of 25 L synapse and 30 L synick. I know you own both and I'd like to know which one do you recommend as a daily bag. In the web isn't clear if are significant differences of size. Thanks again!
The extra 5L comes from 2 inches of depth. So it’s as wide/tall as the Synapse. Doesn’t feel much bigger. I mentioned in the video the bag folds in on itself when not fully packed out, so it doesn’t really stick out. They’ll both be fine for daily carry.
I have both and for the expense of I could do it over. I would get the 30L synik only. Not only for its versatility but at its' price point that extra 5L comes in handy when you need it.
I’m looking for a backpack that has the organizational features of a Tom Bihn Synik, but the look and materials of a Herschel bag. The quest will go on...
I wish you luck. In my experience organization AND the ease of access almost guarantees it’s not going to have a streamlined look. Cool looks often come with trade-offs.
Thanks man for the review, it actually courage me to pull the trigger and I did buy it. I had it for 2 days now. I afraid that I miss my tumi t pass, not the pain for sure, but the organization, I loved the inside zippers so I can put my check book and passport, etc. Also it is tough to use the water bottle compartment, doesn’t fit my bottle that I used to put in my tumi. Any recommendations on how to use the Synik in more functional way? I see you have both experiences and kinda like your honest opinion, thanks in advance!
This is what I have and it barely fits. Compare whatever you have to this, if it’s any bigger then the answer is no. www.amazon.com/dp/B076ZXB5SM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Great review! You don’t feel it’s too big for every day carry? I have the Synapse 25 and it feels just right for daily carry. Although I LOVE all the new features in the Synik, I’m worried this would be too big.
It’s not really a problem for me. As I mentioned in the video, it sort of folds into itself when not fully packed out. The Synik’s 5 extra liters come from the depth, so it’s as tall and wide as the Synapse.
@@HumorousMaximus Thank you for your reviews Humorous. Every video is very interesting, I wish you have more of than but maybe your opinions would not be so on point. Just a question. Is the Synik 30 really as wide as the Synapse 25? In every picture is looks MUCH wider than the Synapse. Just confirming you opinion on the matter.
I think the bag looks great. Not sure why you hate the look of the bag. The shapes of the zippers makes the bag. I don’t even know what a “dad bag” is.
Seems like a pretty functional bag and I know it’s a popular bag…I just can’t get past how ugly it is. I also prefer the modular approach where you have full volume of the bag to stuff as you please with different pouches. I think the evergoods CHZ is a perfect example of that.
This is a great looking bag, and if it’s like all the other TB bags, it’ll be great. I’ve about 8 or 10 TB bags and I’ve been using them over 12 years and never managed to damage one. Slick aka Fat Crip.
That’s not something I need to worry about where I commute, so I don’t really think about it. I will say that the zippers require some effort to unzip with the aqua guard on them, you’ll definitely feel the pull of the zips opening.
Love mine but not loving the side access laptop zipper. Mine requires quite a bit of force the first few inches of travel. Laptop padding is not excellent.
I must be weird... I actually liked the look of this from the start. Have the same one in blue, but got the parapack just for variety since I have a Synapse in 525d.
@@kempsauce it's cool, a little shinier and smoother, glad I have one now, but I wouldn't go out of my way to get it again. I'd lean toward getting the preferred color regardless of material.
am looking for a one bag to do all (daily&minimal travel) somehow I always end my search between the 2 same bags.. the tombihn synik an the aer travelpack2 don't know what to choose... any help/thoughts?
That Aer Travel Pack 2 is no joke. If push comes to shove I’ll always side with products made in the USA. I can’t find out where Aer bags are made, and that usually means it’s NOT in the USA.
I do not really understand which problem people have with the "dad vibe" with backpacks. I think if you want a well-working main compartment, you have to let go of most of the "slick" look. You have to stack the exterior pockets onto the main compartment, not into it. IMO, the Synik actually looks good. I have found a similar bag which the looks of I did not like at all in the beginning, but it really has grown on me due to its excellent usability. It is mostly box-shaped, but that makes it extremely practical. Combined with an excellent harness system, I have not yet found a better backpack.
I’ve owned both. They are very similar sizes. Surge is a good backpack but the Synik is in a whole other league when considering quality. It’s something you can feel.
Hey man, dig the review! I like your perspective for real everyday life, and was wondering if you could do a review, or even get your thoughts from a glance on the Eshena Baiman bag as a sort of 1 bag solution. It's had my eye for a while but I'm still hesitant to pull the trigger on it. Thanks for your hard work! (P.S. you still using that LBB Peloton? And if so have your thoughts changed over time?)
Bamian looks interesting. A little to heavy on the external molle, for me. I have looked this up previously but I gave up trying to find more details on the materials, it’s too vague on the site. No changes on the Peloton. My opinion is the same.
Both are very well made, and very comfortable. Synik is much more accessible and can hold more. Other than that it’s going to come down to your preference in looks.
I actually bought the GR2 34L. I didn’t get a chance to do a video before returning it. Was a little too big for my daily use. I prefer the GR2 for that extra organizational panel. If they ever make a 26L version again, I might check it out.
I was going to ask this very question. Apparently, if you added the internal frame to the old Synapse, then it *would* stand up on its own, so it's a real shame the Synik (which comes with an internal frame) doesn't. 😥
Fantastic review as always! I tried both the 22 and the 30 but found one far too large and the other too little (insofar as it doesn’t hold a 15” laptop) so I’m crossing my fingers for a 26L version of the Synik. Also just a small critique...perhaps you’re using a certain lens or it’s the angle of the camera but it’s making me feel a bit nauseated.
HumorousMaximus Thank you. I’m planning to buy synik30, but I watched your review of the khyte. So I’m really interested in khyte too(I won’t be able to buy tech pouch) Which bag will you buy for commute and daily carry?
It’s hard to get pass the looks of this bag! LOL I had it and thought it looked too wide etc. However, I probably should have used it for a while before making that decision! But over $300?? That’s a lot of bag choices out there..
Wen I see bags like these, I think they’re a pickpockets dream.. all those external pockets, you put that on your back , and you lose all your valuables
The zippers are pretty robust, you’ll definitely feel someone tugging on your pack if they tried it. But I understand this is a big issue in certain parts of the world.
I feel it goes both ways. These are pretty unassuming bags if you don’t know what they are worth. VS some sleek looking modern thing. What does this guy have that you’d even want to steel? Some crusty Crocs, granola bars, mustache trimmer and a thick book of crosswords? (I say that as someone with a burnt orange Synik on the way, so no hate!)
Hey folks. This might be a bit difficult to watch, I changed the angle a bit and didn’t really notice how weird it looked until I saw it on my TV. Sorry about that and thanks for sticking with it.
Would you consider typing in the description your different ratings and/or add timecodes to different parts of your review?
Best review of a Tom Bihn bag on TH-cam. I'm finally going to pull the trigger. Subbed
Thanks! You won’t regret it.
HumorousMaximus I agree with you about the color choices. You did a good job with the navy and red combo. It looks like it's gonna be more attractive as it weathers.
Great review, thank you. I have had my Synik 30 for about 14 months now. Until I began working remotely from home during the pandemic, I used it as an EDC, carrying a corporate laptop and various other work-related items to and from the office daily. I’ve also taken a number of trips using it as my one bag, including several of 10 days to two weeks duration. It’s a fantastic bag, and I can’t say enough good things about its design, construction and usability. You can put an amazing amount of stuff in it if you plan and pack well, and I find the multiple pockets to be one of its best features. It is expensive, but I’ve never regretted the cost because it is such a good value. I highly recommend it.
I hear a lot of people say they don’t love the look of the bag. However I have the guide’s edition and I think it looks great but agree…the more you use it, the more you love it. Have sold most other travel bags but think I’ll have this for a long time!
I have a 2022 Synik 30 in 525 ballistic black & Island halycon interior with blacked out badge...but your Deep Blue with the red halycon interior is one of the very best color combos I've seen.
Thanks! Blue/Red combos are my jam! But especially Tom Bihn’s blue ballistic nylon is super rich and looks great under any lighting. I’m glad I jumped on it immediately.
I watch a lot of videos about backpacks, and this isn’t the most fancy one. But you certainly make up for it in how you touch on certain points such as how some bags become irritating over time. Those are little nuggets of practicality a backpack fanatic knows about. Good job. Keep it up.
I guess I just don't understand why everybody says this brand is ugly. I think all their bags look fantastic super retro
Yeh I love the look
I’ll take a functional bag over a pretty bag any day. I absolutely love that you can fill pockets/pouches of TB bags without sacrificing space from another compartment. These bags are well made - the people who sew them are masters. Also, I believe the water bottle pocket is waterproof. So, if your bottle leaks or spills, the rest of your stuff will stay dry.
I have this bag and I can tell you with certainty. The water bottle pocket is NOT waterproof =\
Great review. I think it’s a great looking bag. I just got back from a five week work trip. I lived out if this backpack and a suitcase. I just order one in purple for my daughter who’s going off to college in a few month’s.
It’s insanely versatile, one of the nice things about a non-camera focused pack is that it can actually collapse and expand depending on your load. The high-end market is flooded with camera packs at the moment.
I have had zero thoughts about this bag ‘s aesthetics. Looks great to me.
Loved your videos for a while... and I think this may be what finally gets me to pull the trigger on this. Damnit. Good to see how it fares as an EDC as well - I was worried the smaller one wouldn't be big enough, and the larger too large.
I'd say I've been on a similar bag journey to you, albeit cheaper and this, plus your high standards means I trust your reviews far more than Chase Reeves. Keep it up man.
Let me know how it goes. Other than the looks, I can’t think of why anyone wouldn’t enjoy using this bag.
@@HumorousMaximus will do! The looks are growing on me - especially in black
@@HumorousMaximus I agree, to a point. I carried a Synapse 19 for about 8 years. I was so loyal to that bag. It was just a little bit too small for my needs - I blew out two zippers over the years (not at the same time). They replaced them for free - they really do mean it with their warranty. But I could tell that I would just end up blowing out a zipper again because I had to pack the bag so full. I tried on the Synapse 25, but one part of the back panel hit my back in a really uncomfortable way when I packed it full. (I live in Seattle, so I just went to their showroom - they let you try out the bags there before you buy.) I was also starting to find the pockets on the Synapse to be too directive - not as flexible for different uses as I'd like. I decided to shop around, and I ended up choosing the Evergoods CHZ22. The capacity is right, and prefer the more flexible organizational structure of the bag. It also carries better when it's loaded up than the Synapse, thanks to the frame sheet. We'll see how it does over time.
Your initial comments are so true. I bought a Vertx bag because it looked cool, but using it for a year I am somewhat disappointed. I have never been disappointed with a TB bag
Yeah, I'm sold even more than I was before seeing your vid. Just waiting on the color I want to move out of production. Nice bag, functional and IMO is pretty good looking. I've had plenty of bags that screamed their intentions, Tactical, TactiCOOL, School Boy/Girl, Lux, Cheap, Just Because, and many others. But with T.B., you get a bag that doesn't say much but when you utilize it, it speaks volumes! Thanks for the vid! Now, for me, it's just a matter of time!!!
Very nice colour combinations of zipper pulls!
diggin' the dad vibe look, great review!
I really appreciate that it’s all made in the USA. I bought another bag that was just as expensive and it was shipped to me directly from Malaysia. So the American company didn’t even bring it into their own warehouse to check it or anything. I know it’s a profit driven thing, but it just felt wrong.
I have way too many Tom Bihn products. I have other bags, etc. but oddly enough, when push comes to shove, it's almost always back to my TB bags, especially for travel.
It’s such an easy bag to use for any occasion.
Everyone says “dad bag”. And it’s ugly. I disagree. I think it’s unique. The look was what got me looking in the first place. I kinda like it. Now that I purchased I love it. Wish I would have gotten blue though instead of black.
I hear that a lot too. It’s why I wanted to address it right away. The blue is amazing.
I like the look as well
Same, I ended up getting grey but I really wanted the green and it wasn't availible 😭
The first point about sleeping on the Synapse because it didn’t catch your eye is exactly where I’m at. I’ve looked at SO many bags but I know that the Synapse 25 will probably be my next purchase. The GoRuck GR1 21L, Evergoods Half Zip 22L, Timbuk2 Parker, and Dsptch Daypack all look great, but the Synapse is the only one that really checks all of my boxes, except for the looks. But it’ll be on my back where I can’t see it anyway, right? lol
I hear you. I wasn’t even sold on the looks when I made the purchase. It wasn’t until I had it in front of me that it started to grow on me. Still though, heed my warning about those bright colors.
I had a Synapse for a day, and immediately realized why TB created the Synik. Synapse has no laptop compartment and no frame sheet. Absolute dealbreakers for me.
I have the Tom Bihn Synik 22 same exact colors ! Sadly, I'd ike to say that they do not make the same color combo, that it was exclusive to when it first came out. But I love this bag!!! And I brought to NYC on a trip a d it travels really well too.
Thank you for this review. I have a camera bag, a Think Tank Retro 7 (13" length x 10" height x 6" width) that I carry in the bottom of my travel packs. Would this TTR7 fit in the bottom of this Synik? It would seem like it could based on how the pockets have L independence. Thank you for any feedback you can provide. I would also normally carry a 12.9" iPad in the back pocket as well.
Hi mate what are the zipper pulls - do they stop the zips being too jingly jangly?
Jealous of this color way. Hope they bring it back. Great video.
As usual, amazing review, didn’t mind the camera angle, I think it was great to show how deep the pockets are, no one has show them the way you did, awesome work. Also, I have been hooked on the axiom 24 for a while, since you have both, could you let me know your youths on 1. Which one as the better harness system? 2. Which one do you prefer? Thank you I’m advance for your answer,.
They’re both comfortable, I’d say the Axiom edges it out if I have to pick but it’s negligible. Synik is a better bag.
Thanks for the highly detailed review! Would you prefer over the synapse 25L for daily carry/day hikes?
It’d be a toss up, honestly. Both great and very similar layout.
Really would love a review like this for the bellroy classic plus
I should start a channel and do one. I have been using one for over a year
Thank you for sharing this - compared to the Halycon Synapse 25 in your other review (great video btw), considering getting the Halcyon Synik 30, would I have to fill out the entire bag in order for it to maintain its shape? How has the material held up these lasted few years? Does the extra weight of the ballistic nylon dig into your shoulders when the Synik is fully packed out? Any insight would be greatly appreciated, thank you again for a solid set of reviews!
The Halcyon is a bit softer and more likely to collapse when not full. But neither look bad when collapsed. Both are extremely comfortable, the weight difference is negligible.
Thanks for the detailed review! Love your content. Just curious, do you prefer this to your TAD axiom 24?
I do.
Hey man, congrats for the work. Really like your honest reviews. But I've been looking for a video thar compares the size of 25 L synapse and 30 L synick. I know you own both and I'd like to know which one do you recommend as a daily bag. In the web isn't clear if are significant differences of size. Thanks again!
The extra 5L comes from 2 inches of depth. So it’s as wide/tall as the Synapse. Doesn’t feel much bigger. I mentioned in the video the bag folds in on itself when not fully packed out, so it doesn’t really stick out. They’ll both be fine for daily carry.
I have both and for the expense of I could do it over. I would get the 30L synik only. Not only for its versatility but at its' price point that extra 5L comes in handy when you need it.
I’m looking for a backpack that has the organizational features of a Tom Bihn Synik, but the look and materials of a Herschel bag. The quest will go on...
I wish you luck. In my experience organization AND the ease of access almost guarantees it’s not going to have a streamlined look. Cool looks often come with trade-offs.
Thanks man for the review, it actually courage me to pull the trigger and I did buy it. I had it for 2 days now. I afraid that I miss my tumi t pass, not the pain for sure, but the organization, I loved the inside zippers so I can put my check book and passport, etc. Also it is tough to use the water bottle compartment, doesn’t fit my bottle that I used to put in my tumi. Any recommendations on how to use the Synik in more functional way? I see you have both experiences and kinda like your honest opinion, thanks in advance!
Take a look at their accessories, they sell a large insert for the main compartment that has a bunch of useful pockets.
HumorousMaximus looks like I’ll open that door 😁 the bag feels like it hugs you
Thanks 🙏
This backpack looks like the ones we used to carry in the 90s.
Jansport represent! :D
Seriously though, don’t let the looks fool you, this is a VERY high quality pack.
Thanks for your video! Do you think that the 30l is ok for daily use? To me the 22l looks a bit small.
Yep.
Thanks for the great review! Where did you get the navy paracord for the zipper pulls? Thanks again!
Bored Paracord on Amazon.
Does it fit a 26oz yeti rambler? I’m trying to get an idea of the size of the water bottle compartment
This is what I have and it barely fits. Compare whatever you have to this, if it’s any bigger then the answer is no. www.amazon.com/dp/B076ZXB5SM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Great review! You don’t feel it’s too big for every day carry? I have the Synapse 25 and it feels just right for daily carry. Although I LOVE all the new features in the Synik, I’m worried this would be too big.
It’s not really a problem for me. As I mentioned in the video, it sort of folds into itself when not fully packed out. The Synik’s 5 extra liters come from the depth, so it’s as tall and wide as the Synapse.
@@HumorousMaximus Thank you for your reviews Humorous. Every video is very interesting, I wish you have more of than but maybe your opinions would not be so on point.
Just a question. Is the Synik 30 really as wide as the Synapse 25? In every picture is looks MUCH wider than the Synapse. Just confirming you opinion on the matter.
I think the bag looks great. Not sure why you hate the look of the bag. The shapes of the zippers makes the bag. I don’t even know what a “dad bag” is.
That’s the thing about looks, it’s super subjective and that’s why I don’t score looks. Still a killer bag.
What are the dimensions of the main department? Think it could fit a Canon Camera cube?
Camera gear isn’t really my domain but Tom Bihn’s site has some pretty good video walkthroughs. You should be able to figure it out by watching some.
Why does the Evergoods 22L look bigger then the Tom Bihn 30L? Or is that actually the Synik 22?
Evergoods is a tall bag but very narrow, that’s probably what you’re seeing.
Seems like a pretty functional bag and I know it’s a popular bag…I just can’t get past how ugly it is. I also prefer the modular approach where you have full volume of the bag to stuff as you please with different pouches. I think the evergoods CHZ is a perfect example of that.
This is a great looking bag, and if it’s like all the other TB bags, it’ll be great. I’ve about 8 or 10 TB bags and I’ve been using them over 12 years and never managed to damage one. Slick aka Fat Crip.
Is this color Navy or Deep Blue? I found a Deep Blue/Iberian combo in Synapse 25 that looks similar but not sure. Thanks.
Deep Blue.
any issues with theft? regarding pickpocket and all of the different visible pockets?
That’s not something I need to worry about where I commute, so I don’t really think about it.
I will say that the zippers require some effort to unzip with the aqua guard on them, you’ll definitely feel the pull of the zips opening.
Hey man, after using the bag for a while, would you recommend the 525 nylon or the halcyon fabric you has in your synapse?
525 is stronger and thicker, but also heavier. Depends what you’re looking for.
Love mine but not loving the side access laptop zipper. Mine requires quite a bit of force the first few inches of travel. Laptop padding is not excellent.
How would it do for college in terms of fitting a few textbooks in it?
It’s definitely wide/deep enough to handle text books.
I must be weird... I actually liked the look of this from the start. Have the same one in blue, but got the parapack just for variety since I have a Synapse in 525d.
How do you like the parapack vs the normal 525d?
@@kempsauce it's cool, a little shinier and smoother, glad I have one now, but I wouldn't go out of my way to get it again. I'd lean toward getting the preferred color regardless of material.
am looking for a one bag to do all (daily&minimal travel)
somehow I always end my search between the 2 same bags.. the tombihn synik an the aer travelpack2
don't know what to choose... any help/thoughts?
That Aer Travel Pack 2 is no joke. If push comes to shove I’ll always side with products made in the USA. I can’t find out where Aer bags are made, and that usually means it’s NOT in the USA.
@@HumorousMaximus thnx, but since im not located in the USA (im in Europe, The Netherlands) its less of an issue to me, but I get your point.
I do not really understand which problem people have with the "dad vibe" with backpacks. I think if you want a well-working main compartment, you have to let go of most of the "slick" look. You have to stack the exterior pockets onto the main compartment, not into it. IMO, the Synik actually looks good. I have found a similar bag which the looks of I did not like at all in the beginning, but it really has grown on me due to its excellent usability. It is mostly box-shaped, but that makes it extremely practical. Combined with an excellent harness system, I have not yet found a better backpack.
Well said.
do they have any holiday discounts?
Take a look, link is in the description.
No
Is the outside of the bag waterproof
It’s water resistant to a point but not submersible (waterproof).
The North Face Surge would be a good comparison. The Surge is only $130. Much cheaper than the Bihn.
I’ve owned both. They are very similar sizes. Surge is a good backpack but the Synik is in a whole other league when considering quality. It’s something you can feel.
Hey man, dig the review! I like your perspective for real everyday life, and was wondering if you could do a review, or even get your thoughts from a glance on the Eshena Baiman bag as a sort of 1 bag solution. It's had my eye for a while but I'm still hesitant to pull the trigger on it. Thanks for your hard work!
(P.S. you still using that LBB Peloton? And if so have your thoughts changed over time?)
Bamian looks interesting. A little to heavy on the external molle, for me. I have looked this up previously but I gave up trying to find more details on the materials, it’s too vague on the site.
No changes on the Peloton. My opinion is the same.
Awesome review. How would you say this compares to the TAD Axiom 24?
Both are very well made, and very comfortable. Synik is much more accessible and can hold more. Other than that it’s going to come down to your preference in looks.
@@HumorousMaximus thanks for your reply! Keep up the reviews, they're awesome.
That watch band is a great color! What is the name of the color? Is it an official Nike band, or another one? Thanks.
Don’t remember colorway name, it was definitely a Nike branded strap.
How's the weight?
What's stopping you from trying the goruck?
I actually bought the GR2 34L. I didn’t get a chance to do a video before returning it. Was a little too big for my daily use. I prefer the GR2 for that extra organizational panel. If they ever make a 26L version again, I might check it out.
does the tom bihn stand upright on its own?
Does not.
I was going to ask this very question. Apparently, if you added the internal frame to the old Synapse, then it *would* stand up on its own, so it's a real shame the Synik (which comes with an internal frame) doesn't. 😥
What material is this specific bag? Thanks
525 Ballistic Nylon
Cool video!
Would you say this bag is overkill to just house a 15" laptop and a folder?
Yeah, probably.
do you recommend this over the aeronaut 30?
Haven’t used that bag so I can’t say.
What bike light do you have?
LEZYNE Zecto Max Drive Rear 250 Lumen Bicycle Tail Light. Got it on Amazon.
Will there ever be a 35L bag?
No idea.
Hi. Great video! Can you tell me what is the colour combination? I can’t seems to find it on their website this combo.
Deep Blue 525 Ballistic/Iberian 200 Halcyon
evergoods CPL V2 when?
Don’t have that one, and not planning on it.
Which do you like better Axiom 24 or this? Tough decisions
This one. Think it still holds my highest rating.
@@HumorousMaximus Wow. I can see why. It does have more advantages organization wise.
Please do the review on Onemo Backpack from PGYTECH
Camera packs aren’t really for me. I don’t own, or plan to own camera gear. This is a pass for me. Looks pretty cool though.
Why your bag so new after one year😅
Fantastic review as always! I tried both the 22 and the 30 but found one far too large and the other too little (insofar as it doesn’t hold a 15” laptop) so I’m crossing my fingers for a 26L version of the Synik. Also just a small critique...perhaps you’re using a certain lens or it’s the angle of the camera but it’s making me feel a bit nauseated.
Thanks for watching. I actually noticed that too rewatching it on my TV. Angle is way too harsh, and the camera was a little lower than usual. Sorry!
Will you use 30L as daily carry in a city?
I use it exactly for that.
HumorousMaximus
Thank you.
I’m planning to buy synik30, but I watched your review of the khyte.
So I’m really interested in khyte too(I won’t be able to buy tech pouch)
Which bag will you buy for commute and daily carry?
I buy all the bags in my videos. Right now I’m using the Khyte.
HumorousMaximus
I know you buy all the bags in your video.
I meant say, which bag do you recommend?
(Sorry for many questions)
Too early to talk about the Kyhte, I just got it.
this is deep blue?color
Yep. Deep Blue 525 Ballistic/Iberian 200 Halcyon
Which material is most rugged and strong amongst Tom bihn Ballistic nylon or parapack ?
They have an entire page dedicated to their materials. It’s a dope read in you’re into that stuff. www.tombihn.com/pages/materials
It’s hard to get pass the looks of this bag! LOL I had it and thought it looked too wide etc. However, I probably should have used it for a while before making that decision! But over $300?? That’s a lot of bag choices out there..
No worries. I’ll just say that you get what you pay for. Also the bag is made in the USA, so you should expect a bit of a premium for that.
@@HumorousMaximus Buy once, cry once. :)
2:40 the ingenuity*
Yeah that sounds better. Can you tell I don’t write scripts?
Wen I see bags like these, I think they’re a pickpockets dream.. all those external pockets, you put that on your back , and you lose all your valuables
The zippers are pretty robust, you’ll definitely feel someone tugging on your pack if they tried it. But I understand this is a big issue in certain parts of the world.
I feel it goes both ways. These are pretty unassuming bags if you don’t know what they are worth.
VS some sleek looking modern thing.
What does this guy have that you’d even want to steel?
Some crusty Crocs, granola bars, mustache trimmer and a thick book of crosswords?
(I say that as someone with a burnt orange Synik on the way, so no hate!)
They need bullet proof back packs. I am serious..