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