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daypack or sling
Tom Bihn

Synapse 25

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What travelers keep saying · from 8 reviews

durable6comfortable1great organization1

Did two weeks in Vietnam with the Synapse 25 and calls it her favorite bag so far.

“Did two weeks in Vietnam with and Synapse 25. Definitely my favorite bag so far.”
positive

Calls the Synapse 25 the greatest bag she has owned, with incredible, perfectly sized pockets; she takes it everywhere.

“I have a Synapse 25, I believe. It doesn't look big, but it is SO big.”
positivegreat organization

Her Synapse 25 is nearly 15 years old and nearly bombproof after use as work, sports, beach and everyday bag.

“Synapse 25 is a great choice. Mine is pushing 15 years old and still holding up without any real issues.”
positivedurable

Absolutely blown away by the Synapse 25L in Spectron, which she uses as her one bag for indefinite travel.

“But I just tried the Synapse 25L in Black spectron and am absolutely blown away.”
positive

Has used a Synapse 25 daily since 2016 on planes, trains and subways and it still looks new; easy to clean and re-waterproof.

“I bought a Synapse 25 in 2016 and have used it daily for work since.”
positivedurable

Likes the Synapse 25 but would swap to a Synik 26 for the laptop sleeve, clamshell opening and luggage pass-through.

“i have a synapse 25 and similar carrying needs to you! i'm glad i invested in the colorway i did, but it is an older model and i can see what's missing on”
mixed

Took his first Tom Bihn bag, a Synapse 25, on a long weekend and says it works great as both EDC and travel bag.

“I recently bought my first TB bag, a S25.”
positive

Finds the frame sheet basically a requirement on the Synapse 25 for extended use, as it makes the load feel lighter.

“For the 25, I find that the frame sheet is basically a requirement for extended usage. It makes to load feel lighter”
mixedcomfortable

Has used his black Synapse 25 for over ten years and keeps going back to it.

“I've been with my black Synapse 25 for 10+ years.”
positivedurable

Calls the Synapse 25 a workhorse and the better office/EDC bag.

“The Synapse was a workhorse, and if price is an issue I wouldn’t feel bad at all about grabbing a used one off eBay. It will get you far down”
positivedurable

Has had his Synapse 25 for seven years and finds it invaluable for EDC and multi-week travel, a perfect bag for him.

“I love my Synapse. I've had it for 7 years and it's been invaluable for both EDC and any sort of travel (including multi-week international trips). It's a perfect bag for me.”
positivedurable

Has traveled with the Synapse 25 for over ten years and it is still going strong.

“I’ve been traveling with the Synapse 25L for over 10 years and it’s still going strong.”
positivedurable

Found the Synapse 25 too big for everyday use and moved to a smaller Mystery Ranch pack for everyday carry and light travel.

“I have the Synapse 25 and thought it was too big for every day use and the Synik 22 seems too expensive for what I’d use it for. I ended”
mixed