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Synapse Everyday Carry Backpack

$265.00

Tom Bihn

Reddit mentions

  • “Tom Bihn synapse or Synik. imho, the best backpacks on the market...esp for laptops.”
  • “I have a Synapse 25 that I bought in 2013 and carried daily for several years afterward, and still use for travel. I have carried it all over the world, more often than not…”
  • “Raven is a great bag. Tom Bihn Synic or Synapse are in the sale line. The Mystery Ranch Urban Assault 24s are very fun bags. You can still find those online. The new version is…”
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Product details
Capacity
25 L
Depth
9.1 in
Height
20 in
Width
13.4 in
Weight
1 lb 15.8 oz (630d Ballistic)
Closure Type
Zipper
Laptop Compatible
Yes
Hydration System Compatible
Yes
Laptop Compartment
Yes
Laptop Sleeve
Laptop cache
Interior Highlights
O-rings for extra organization in the main compartment
Water Resistance
Water-repellent zippers
Abrasion Resistance
Limits clothing abrasion (back panel)
Tear Resistance
Ripstop
Hard Shell
No
Suitable Activities
Everyday carry, Day hiking, Ultralight travel
Top Use Cases
Ultralight travel, Day hiking, Everyday Carry
Typical Users
Weekend adventurers, Daily commuters, Larger frames, Those who have more to carry
Occasion
Everyday
Bag Type
Backpack
Color
Coyote, Black Spectron, Constellation, Deep Blue Ballistic/Moss 210 Cerylon, Marine
Style
Everyday Carry
Age Group
ADULT
Gender
UNISEX
Pattern
Grid (interior)
Design Highlights
Visible brand logo
Theme
Travel
Material
Ballistic, XPac
Shell Material
Ballistic
Material Type
Fabric
Lining Material
210 Cerylon
Accent Material
Halcyon, Cerylon
Adjustable Shoulder Straps
Yes
Padded Shoulder Straps
Yes
Sternum Strap
Yes
Waist Strap
Yes
Shoulder Straps Highlights
.375" / 10 mm padded and contoured backpack straps
Sling Functionality
No
Rolling Functionality
No
Exterior Highlights
Five exterior pockets
Storage Organization
Cache loops
Expandable Storage
Yes
Number of Compartments
Main compartment
Included Accessories
Internal frame
Load Capacity
Can stuff the bag full of groceries
Pocket Style
Water bottle pocket (32 oz)
Number of Pockets
5 (exterior pockets)
Pockets Highlights
Five exterior pockets with room to spare, Exterior pocket just for your 32 oz water bottle
Anti-theft Features
Lack of an ability to put locks on the zippered areas
Features Highlights
Durability, Built-in Cache loops to attach a laptop up to 16”
Headphone Port
No
Set
No
Sustainability Highlights
Handmade in the U.S.
Sustainable Certifications
bluesign® certified (Interior), bluesign® certified (Exterior), OEKO-TEX® foam (Shoulder Straps)
Usage Highlights
Made in Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.
Supported Accessories
Cache loops to attach a 16" laptop, O-rings (for extra organization in the main compartment)