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Tom Bihn Synapse/Synik Review

"Dad Bag Epic™"

Bag Price:
250-300
Bag Brand:
Tom Bihn
Bag Style:
NormcoreOutdoorsySleek Style
Bag Domain:
Compact Everyday Carry
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One of the internet’s most beloved backpacks due to its accessibility, organization, build quality and capacity. Dad-bag looks tho.

Now available in two styles:

The “Synik” available in 22L and 30L, clamshell opening, new edgeless straps.

  • “>30L is quite large for daily carry (larger framed people and folks with bigger loads to carry may not think so, tho), solid for travel (although I’d like something that’s a little smaller as a daily carry once I arrive).

The “Synapse” available in 19L and 25L, not clamshell opening, older straps. (Watch the “>19L is real minimal and light and great for day hikes.

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