Packing tom bihn synapse 25 and side kick combo winter week in europe teppichkopf. Nov, 2019 tom bihn synik 22 is the smaller size, but it still holds plenty with the new clamshell style, five thoughtfully designed exterior pockets, and a snug laptop compartment with two access points. Innovative minimal one bag travel backpack with accessories. The stuff in the upper righthand corner chalk bag, climbing shoes, shorts, tshirt, and hat all fit in the tristar medium packing cube. Synapse 25 packing cubes and accessories page 3 tom bihn. Aug 09, 20 tom bihn seems to have added even more orings to the synapse 25 than were found in previous products, which allows the user even more places to attach accessories. Our travel bag accessories are made in usa and perfected with years of design experience. However, it does offer a large main compartment for carrying a laptop or your ipad. A few months back i posted my rather obsessive journey of research that led me to buy 1 the tom bihn synapse 25. Packing tom bihn synapse 25 and side kick combo winter. Synapse 25 kitted for summer travel tom bihn forums. Tom bihn offers a small collection of accessories that help with the internal storage pretty considerably.
Tom bihn synapse 19 more than anything else, the size of your bag determines how you pack. Nov 15, 2015 there are certainly things about the bags and accessories that i would adjust if i were designing them myself, but i have been surprised enough by how the design of the synapse 25 has preempted my needs before i knew i would need it, that other people namely tom bihn having been thinking about and testing what makes bags great and theyve. Use one set of two lash straps on the bottom to secure folding hiking poles, a jacket, or an ultralight camping chair. Tom bihn products are made in seattle, so some of the premium are paying for us. This bag is designed the same way as the 25 with the same clever pocket layout but is 19 liters as opposed to 25 so it feels much better on my smaller frame. The top center front pocket is deep enough for a 1liter water bottle or hydration bladder a 2liter hydration bladder will also fit as long as its not overfilled. Innovative minimal one bag travel backpack with accessories duration. The backpack has five secondary pockets, in addition to its one main compartment. If you visit our seattle retail store, youll be able to see our amazing factory crew in action. Synapse 25 packing cubes and accessories tom bihn forums. For details on my load out for inflight, my primary consideration is powering an ipad pro, macbook 12, my iphone and a nintendo switch.
In the time ive spent traveling, ive used various bags, but so far, i have to say that the tom bihn synapse 25 is the best designed bag ive ever used. The guides edition synapse 25 includes an internal frame of diecut. If you have the tb s25, what cubes do you use to organize the main pouch. Canon 6d after doing travel photography and street photography in over 25 countries, the canon 6d. The synapse 19 is a more traditional backpack done very, very well. Today i am sharing what i packed for six weeks travelling in costa rica with carryon luggage. I preordered the guide edition of the back and they just notified me it will be shipping by the end of the month, but that i still have time to grab other bihn goodies on.
Nov 09, 2010 tom bihn bags are manufactured in our own seattle, washington factory. Shoulder straps, interior and exterior bag lights, stuff sacks, packing cubes, organizer pouches, organizational inserts, luggage tags, travel. I take the synapse 25 because theres room for a bunch. The tom bihn synapse 19 backpack my single strongest brand loyalty is to tom bihn bags. Tom bihn ristretto my new favorite tech gear bag geekdad. I always bring my heavy 2012 macbook pro, and i havent seen any tears yet. Perfect for everyday, keeps me organized, and its big enough for light travel. The materials are top notch, its lightweight, and the pocket layout is just spectacular. Shoulder straps, interior and exterior bag lights, stuff sacks, packing cubes, organizer pouches, organizational inserts, luggage tags, travel supplies. As already said, they meet the price with quality products, made from top quality materials, that are manufactured in the u. For the, the tristar ended up working better only because i generally travel with both a. However, it also works wonder to put your ipad in, which is what i use for at the moment. Sep 15, 2014 now that we have covered the storage compartments on the outside of the tom bihn snyapse 25, we can take a look inside of the backpack.
The website homepage features a bag, videos, blog posts, and a link to photos of customers using. I liked it very much except that it does tend to look a little silly on a big guy like me, and sometimes its just a bit too small to hold the things i want to bring along. The materials used by the seattlebased tom bihn include nylon ripstop for fabric lining and exterior components, closedcell. Im moving to south korea for 4 months to study there so ill be mainly using it for carrying everyday university stuff macbook pro, binders, books, etc but i. Its about 70% the size of a regular size fullsized backpack. The tristar medium packing cube is a great fit for the opentop pocket inside of the main compartment of the synapse 25. And like all bihn bags, the synapse is made in the u.
Request backpack recommendation tom bihn synapse 25. One or two of the accessories that we offer are manufactured under contract in montana. I wont go into all the details here, but seriously check out the about us page because these bags are not being massproduced out of some factory and it shows as the fit and finish of the bag is. New 2020 tom bihn synapse 25 guides edition black 525 ballistic coyote 210. There is a mediumsized pouch on the bottom of the bag, two mediumsized pockets on the side of the bag, one waterbottlesized pocket in the center and one. The exterior of the bag is made of denier, waterresistant cordura, with the inside lined with abrasionresistant, ripstop nylon. The styling looks boring on the site, but in person i found it to be subtle and understated. The multiple pockets, which dont cannibalize space from the main compartment, are still there. Aug 14, 2014 the synapse 25, together with most of tom bihns range of bags, use some really nifty waterproof zippers. Its been a while since tom bihn released the original synapse backpack. Oct 11, 2016 yes, the aeronaut 30 works really well as a 1bag solution as well. I think ive settled on the synapse 25 mostly because having the option of larger.
Jun 19, 20 tom bihns synapse 25 is the best and maybe last backpack you will ever buy. Heres a few great posts about organizing the synapse 25 from around the forums. The synapse 25 is a carefully calculated, supremely organized backpack, designed for day hiking, everyday carry, and ultralight travel. This is mostly to be nice to all the iphone carrying people i meet. Synapse 25 packing cubes and accessories page 2 tom bihn. I like to take the train to different cities around the uk. Congrats on your choice of the synapse 25, an endlessly useful and delightful bag and im not a backpack lover to begin with. It has two orings for you to attach organizer pouches or key straps or tether other items. Accessories collection organizer pouches parts tom bihn. To be fair, it is likely the most expensive laptop backpack ive owned. As in my last post, ill give this upfront disclaimer. Views, tips, accessories and nice pictures of then see more ideas about bags, toms and paracord zipper pull.
Tom bihns synapse 25 is the perfect starter professional backpack. The extra room is very appreciated in this bag, plus it looks lot better when a big guy like me carries it. Im looking at a synapse 25 to be my one bag across three purposes. The tom bihn synapse 25 just took my top spot as my goto bag for just about everything. Bags that have webbing loops for and do come with a gatekeeper waist strap include the synapse 25, synapse 19, synik 30, synik 22, brain bag a special 1. My synapse 19 meets all of my selection criteria, and more. Dec 06, 2015 it has a carry volume of 1526 cubic inches or 25 liters, meaning it can easily hold a weekend trips worth of clothes and accessories, but is light enough for every day use. Ive now had the bag for almost 9 months and have gotten a feel for whether it was the right choice. Tom bihn s synapse 25 is the perfect starter professional backpack. On the other i normally have 2x iphone lightning cables, 2x usb power.
The companys new synapse 25 sheds that limitation, accommodating a. Something like a snake charmer for a synapse 25 side pocket. Tom bihn carries not only backpacks, but also messenger bags, briefcases, and travel bags. For a period of time, the synapse 25 was my work edc bag and personal goto option on family holidays. I am using the tom bihn aeronaut 45 and synapse 25 for. Nov 06, 2009 tom bihn also now do a mini version with ultrasuede dividers. Jul 20, 2010 the tom bihn ristretto is a vertical messenger bag that designed to fit a macbook air, a. Tom bihns website heralds these bags as a supremely organized backpack and i tend to agree. I used this for sd cards, but i might buy another soon to take my work id card, some credit cards, cash etc, and fix this. Use one set of two lash straps on the top, left or right sides, or bottom of the guides pack to secure a small sleeping bag, sleeping pad or other similar item. I do a lot of cross country flights, so power is a must. The synapse 25, together with most of tom bihn s range of bags, use some really nifty waterproof zippers.
Vapur element antibottle in a synapse 25 perfect fit. May 30, 2014 anything related to tom bihn products. The companys new synapse 25 sheds that limitation, accommodating a laptop, an ipad, and much more in a. The main compartment is divided into two compartments making it easier to find items inside.
When i venture out for a day of research, writing, and editing, i use both digital and analog tools and like to move aroundfrom spot to spot in the library, and then over to a coffee shop for some editing work. So tom bihn decided to add internal frame support to aeronaut 30 as well. And its not just about the practical and handsome coyote trimweve added several features to the guides edition synapse 25 that allow you to. I was torn between the two when looking, but the builtin organization and aesthetics of the tom bihn worked out better for me.
If you prefer smaller backpacks with awesome functionality, you should go for the synapse 19, which is the smaller version of synapse 25. The guides pack lash straps backpack accessories tom bihn. Plus, well be taking a look at some of the accessories available too. Gatekeeper waist straps backpack accessories tom bihn. Bagtravel lighttravel bugstravel accessoriestravel styletrip planning. Does a daylight backpack dlbp fit in a synapse 25 s25. The synapse 25 is still available for purchase, but tom bihn has. Tom bihn synik 22 is the smaller size, but it still holds plenty with the new clamshell style, five thoughtfully designed exterior pockets, and a snug laptop compartment with two access points. For those familiar with the original pack, the synapse 25 keeps much of the original design.
All of the bags pros should take some of the sting out of its one major con the price. The bag comes with removable chest and waist straps for hiking, along with additional straps for attaching gear and other accessories. For those of you who own and have used the synapse 25, what are your favorite tom bihn accessories that make some positive contribution to your bihn based one bag set up. Also available as an optional accessory for the guides pack or the guides edition synapse 25. Tom bihn handy little thing gear pouch impressions, mini. Apr 22, 20 the new tom bihn synapse 25 is the larger 25 liter1526 cubic inch version of the synapse now called synapse 19. Shoulder straps collection travel bag accessories tom bihn. There are certainly things about the bags and accessories that i would. I own one for each of my tom bihn backpacks and have found it. Tom bihns synapse 25 is the perfect starter professional.
I dont have a lot of packing cubes to compare, but my experience is that the a45 large packing cube, which is exactly the same width as the s25. I was looking for some suggestions for accessories that pair well with the synapse which bags, packing cubes etc. The synapse 25 backpack, like all tom bihn travel gear, is built to last. Its not as organized as the synapse yes, i know i keep mentioning the synapse, but its the other most popular tom bihn backpack but you can augment that with the freudian slip to add some pockets if you need that.
It also has a slight lip that extends above the edge of the iphone screen, which reduces the. The synapse s materials and construction are typical tom bihn. I just purchased the synapse 25 and will be using it everyday for work im a teacher and coach and also for travel. Having this option for the aeronaut 30 made me therefore happy.
Will these accessories work with my s25 tom bihn forums. Tom bihn s synapse 19 is a superbly versatile backpack, as long as you travel light. The tom bihn synapse backpack is one of the best backpacks i have had the privilege of using. However, after my new job stuck me with a heavier laptop and a tablet, the synapse became a less favored carry option because. This is also the place to discuss new and upcoming designs. A and is covered under their lifetime guarantee against defects.
Ive recently posted about how i used my synapse 25 this summer as a travel bag. Aug 28, 2018 after adding an internal frame to the synapse 25, it became everyones favorite. Totally optional organizational ideas for the synapse 25. I have owned the tom bihn synapse 25 for about 6 months now and i cant say enough good things about it. Weve bent the stay to a generic spinal curve but we recommend you rebend andor adjust the curvature to best fit. My goto bag for the last ten years has been the redoxx airboss, but i regularly get questions about tom bihn bags. Featuring products like the synapse 25, synapse 19, brain bag, aeronaut, tristar, and more. Tom bihns synapse 19 is a superbly versatile backpack, as long as you travel light. Its graceful, curvilinear exterior may on first blush look like something akin to sculpture, but in truth it is simply the judicious realization of ultimate utility.
Hi everyone, im looking for a edctravel bag and right now im torn between the tom bihn synapse 19 and the 25. After about 6 months of use, the material thats supposed to close together and keep the water out on my zippers started fraying. My mobile nations backpack is all i carry for work and its sufficient for my needs. Its also super comfortable with the edgeless straps, removable extraneous straps and tiedowns, and has a rolling luggage handle passthrough. Theyre brilliantly designed, attractive, nearindestructible, and made in the usa. Lets share our collective genius when it comes to bag organization. I use my synapse 25 always with the frame sheet and i think its the best ever addition to the bag. The synapse 25 is an organizational powerhouse it has clever internal and external compartments and pockets that make it easy to pack and carry with little forethought or additional accessories. Visit the tom bihn website, and it is clear that this company is serious about bag production. In many cases, you can forgo the frame and achieve similar benefits with careful and thoughtful packing. A padded hip belt designed to be used with our synapse 19, synapse 25, and smart. If you guys seriously think tom bihn bags are overrated because of the price alone, you need to go out and research some more backpacks. As a note, the bag is called the tom bihn synapse 25 because it has a storage capacity of 1526 cubic inches or 25 liters.
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