New 2020 tom bihn synapse 25 guides edition black 525 ballistic coyote 210. The exterior of the bag is made of denier, waterresistant cordura, with the inside lined with abrasionresistant, ripstop nylon. Packing tom bihn synapse 25 and side kick combo winter week in europe teppichkopf. 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. Tom bihns synapse 25 is the perfect starter professional backpack. Plus, well be taking a look at some of the accessories available too. Nov 06, 2009 tom bihn also now do a mini version with ultrasuede dividers. Oct 11, 2016 yes, the aeronaut 30 works really well as a 1bag solution as well. The multiple pockets, which dont cannibalize space from the main compartment, are still there. The companys new synapse 25 sheds that limitation, accommodating a laptop, an ipad, and much more in a.
The stuff in the upper righthand corner chalk bag, climbing shoes, shorts, tshirt, and hat all fit in the tristar medium packing cube. 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. Tom bihn synapse 19 more than anything else, the size of your bag determines how you pack. Perfect for everyday, keeps me organized, and its big enough for light travel. If you visit our seattle retail store, youll be able to see our amazing factory crew in action. 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. My synapse 19 meets all of my selection criteria, and more. For details on my load out for inflight, my primary consideration is powering an ipad pro, macbook 12, my iphone and a nintendo switch. It has two orings for you to attach organizer pouches or key straps or tether other items. Something like a snake charmer for a synapse 25 side pocket. The guides edition synapse 25 includes an internal frame of diecut. 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. Canon 6d after doing travel photography and street photography in over 25 countries, the canon 6d. If you have the tb s25, what cubes do you use to organize the main pouch.
Tom bihn products are made in seattle, so some of the premium are paying for us. Today i am sharing what i packed for six weeks travelling in costa rica with carryon luggage. Nov 09, 2010 tom bihn bags are manufactured in our own seattle, washington factory. Jul 20, 2010 the tom bihn ristretto is a vertical messenger bag that designed to fit a macbook air, a.
The tom bihn synapse 19 backpack my single strongest brand loyalty is to tom bihn bags. I always bring my heavy 2012 macbook pro, and i havent seen any tears yet. 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 styling looks boring on the site, but in person i found it to be subtle and understated. 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. Shoulder straps, interior and exterior bag lights, stuff sacks, packing cubes, organizer pouches, organizational inserts, luggage tags, travel. The tristar medium packing cube is a great fit for the opentop pocket inside of the main compartment of the synapse 25. I do a lot of cross country flights, so power is a must. The materials are top notch, its lightweight, and the pocket layout is just spectacular. And its not just about the practical and handsome coyote trimweve added several features to the guides edition synapse 25 that allow you to. Use one set of two lash straps on the bottom to secure folding hiking poles, a jacket, or an ultralight camping chair. Tom bihn s synapse 25 is the perfect starter professional backpack. 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. 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.
This is mostly to be nice to all the iphone carrying people i meet. 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. Request backpack recommendation tom bihn synapse 25. I use my synapse 25 always with the frame sheet and i think its the best ever addition to the bag. Vapur element antibottle in a synapse 25 perfect fit. I take the synapse 25 because theres room for a bunch. I like to take the train to different cities around the uk. Synapse 25 kitted for summer travel tom bihn forums. Tom bihns website heralds these bags as a supremely organized backpack and i tend to agree. Im looking at a synapse 25 to be my one bag across three purposes. Innovative minimal one bag travel backpack with accessories. 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.
The tom bihn synapse 25 just took my top spot as my goto bag for just about everything. In many cases, you can forgo the frame and achieve similar benefits with careful and thoughtful packing. The website homepage features a bag, videos, blog posts, and a link to photos of customers using. Featuring products like the synapse 25, synapse 19, brain bag, aeronaut, tristar, and more. The synapse 19 is a more traditional backpack done very, very well. 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. A and is covered under their lifetime guarantee against defects. 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. The backpack has five secondary pockets, in addition to its one main compartment. Heres a few great posts about organizing the synapse 25 from around the forums.
The main compartment is divided into two compartments making it easier to find items inside. My mobile nations backpack is all i carry for work and its sufficient for my needs. Jun 19, 20 tom bihns synapse 25 is the best and maybe last backpack you will ever buy. Visit the tom bihn website, and it is clear that this company is serious about bag production. Shoulder straps, interior and exterior bag lights, stuff sacks, packing cubes, organizer pouches, organizational inserts, luggage tags, travel supplies. The tom bihn synapse backpack is one of the best backpacks i have had the privilege of using. After about 6 months of use, the material thats supposed to close together and keep the water out on my zippers started fraying. For the, the tristar ended up working better only because i generally travel with both a. 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.
Gatekeeper waist straps backpack accessories tom bihn. The synapse 25 backpack, like all tom bihn travel gear, is built to last. A few months back i posted my rather obsessive journey of research that led me to buy 1 the tom bihn synapse 25. Theyre brilliantly designed, attractive, nearindestructible, and made in the usa.
The bag comes with removable chest and waist straps for hiking, along with additional straps for attaching gear and other accessories. All of the bags pros should take some of the sting out of its one major con the price. 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. Totally optional organizational ideas for the synapse 25. Having this option for the aeronaut 30 made me therefore happy.
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. I am using the tom bihn aeronaut 45 and synapse 25 for. Shoulder straps collection travel bag accessories tom bihn. Tom bihns synapse 25 is the perfect starter professional. However, after my new job stuck me with a heavier laptop and a tablet, the synapse became a less favored carry option because.
The synapse s materials and construction are typical tom bihn. Synapse 25 packing cubes and accessories page 2 tom bihn. 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. 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 was torn between the two when looking, but the builtin organization and aesthetics of the tom bihn worked out better for me. Tom bihn carries not only backpacks, but also messenger bags, briefcases, and travel bags. Synapse 25 packing cubes and accessories tom bihn forums. The synapse 25 is still available for purchase, but tom bihn has. My goto bag for the last ten years has been the redoxx airboss, but i regularly get questions about tom bihn bags.
The guides pack lash straps backpack accessories tom bihn. Accessories collection organizer pouches parts tom bihn. Its been a while since tom bihn released the original synapse backpack. To be fair, it is likely the most expensive laptop backpack ive owned. A padded hip belt designed to be used with our synapse 19, synapse 25, and smart. The synapse 25 is a carefully calculated, supremely organized backpack, designed for day hiking, everyday carry, and ultralight travel. Our travel bag accessories are made in usa and perfected with years of design experience. Weve bent the stay to a generic spinal curve but we recommend you rebend andor adjust the curvature to best fit. Apr 22, 20 the new tom bihn synapse 25 is the larger 25 liter1526 cubic inch version of the synapse now called synapse 19. Aug 14, 2014 the synapse 25, together with most of tom bihns range of bags, use some really nifty waterproof zippers. Tom bihn s synapse 19 is a superbly versatile backpack, as long as you travel light. Also available as an optional accessory for the guides pack or the guides edition synapse 25. 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. Views, tips, accessories and nice pictures of then see more ideas about bags, toms and paracord zipper pull.
So tom bihn decided to add internal frame support to aeronaut 30 as well. Its about 70% the size of a regular size fullsized backpack. And like all bihn bags, the synapse is made in the u. Congrats on your choice of the synapse 25, an endlessly useful and delightful bag and im not a backpack lover to begin with. For a period of time, the synapse 25 was my work edc bag and personal goto option on family holidays.
May 30, 2014 anything related to tom bihn products. Tom bihn ristretto my new favorite tech gear bag geekdad. Packing tom bihn synapse 25 and side kick combo winter. As already said, they meet the price with quality products, made from top quality materials, that are manufactured in the u. Lets share our collective genius when it comes to bag organization. One or two of the accessories that we offer are manufactured under contract in montana. The synapse 25, together with most of tom bihn s range of bags, use some really nifty waterproof zippers. Tom bihn handy little thing gear pouch impressions, mini. Does a daylight backpack dlbp fit in a synapse 25 s25. If you prefer smaller backpacks with awesome functionality, you should go for the synapse 19, which is the smaller version of synapse 25. On the other i normally have 2x iphone lightning cables, 2x usb power. As in my last post, ill give this upfront disclaimer. Synapse 25 packing cubes and accessories page 3 tom bihn.
The extra room is very appreciated in this bag, plus it looks lot better when a big guy like me carries it. The companys new synapse 25 sheds that limitation, accommodating a. 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. 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. 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.
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. Will these accessories work with my s25 tom bihn forums. I own one for each of my tom bihn backpacks and have found it. Ive recently posted about how i used my synapse 25 this summer as a travel bag. I have owned the tom bihn synapse 25 for about 6 months now and i cant say enough good things about it. Innovative minimal one bag travel backpack with accessories duration. For those familiar with the original pack, the synapse 25 keeps much of the original design. Bagtravel lighttravel bugstravel accessoriestravel styletrip planning. Aug 28, 2018 after adding an internal frame to the synapse 25, it became everyones favorite. Ive now had the bag for almost 9 months and have gotten a feel for whether it was the right choice.
The materials used by the seattlebased tom bihn include nylon ripstop for fabric lining and exterior components, closedcell. However, it does offer a large main compartment for carrying a laptop or your ipad. I think ive settled on the synapse 25 mostly because having the option of larger. It also has a slight lip that extends above the edge of the iphone screen, which reduces the.
I was looking for some suggestions for accessories that pair well with the synapse which bags, packing cubes etc. There are certainly things about the bags and accessories that i would. However, it also works wonder to put your ipad in, which is what i use for at the moment. 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 just purchased the synapse 25 and will be using it everyday for work im a teacher and coach and also for travel. 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. Tom bihn offers a small collection of accessories that help with the internal storage pretty considerably. This is also the place to discuss new and upcoming designs.
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