Synik 22 / 30 Questions & Answers

[gadgets]

I believe preorders start Tuesday, August 6th.


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I thought the preorder would start on the 13th. The bags will be listed in the TB website on the 6th.

Edit:
Quote from Darcy's timeline post:

August 6th
Pages for the Synik 22 and 30 go live. The pages will have an abundance of information — description, specs, photos, videos, an FAQ — to help you decide whether the Synik is the right bag for you (or not).

August 13th
Pre-order opens / remains open until 08/20 unless either size of Synik sells out.

August 20th
Pre-order closes.

Late October
Pre-order Syniks ship.

[idbjorh]

Does anyone have any pictures comparing Nebulous Grey and the old Steel Ballistic fabrics (ca 2015-2016)?

[imagineez]

Does anyone have any pictures comparing Nebulous Grey and the old Steel Ballistic fabrics (ca 2015-2016)?

I do, but I’ll have to take pics tomorrow morning in natural light to best compare. Stay tuned...

Unless someone is able to post before I can...

[aungrl]

Can one of the reviewers with an S30 measure the top width vs. the bottom width for me? Or point me to somewhere in one of these threads where it’s listed? I can see from the pictures so far - and some of the supporting texts mention it specifically - that the top of the S30 is more squared off than the S25, but I’m trying to get a sense for just how much more “square” the overall bag is? One of my main problems with the S25 - in addition to the fact that it was just too small - was the tapering at the top. That design didn’t work for me at all. I realize that with the clamshell opening, that wouldn’t be as problematic, but I’m still interesting in understanding the variation in width at various points - bottom vs. middle vs. top. I hope this makes sense, and thanks in advance!

[G42]

Can one of the reviewers with an S30 measure the top width vs. the bottom width for me? Or point me to somewhere in one of these threads where it’s listed? I can see from the pictures so far - and some of the supporting texts mention it specifically - that the top of the S30 is more squared off than the S25, but I’m trying to get a sense for just how much more “square” the overall bag is? One of my main problems with the S25 - in addition to the fact that it was just too small - was the tapering at the top. That design didn’t work for me at all. I realize that with the clamshell opening, that wouldn’t be as problematic, but I’m still interesting in understanding the variation in width at various points - bottom vs. middle vs. top. I hope this makes sense, and thanks in advance!

As a rough estimate, I'd say it's around 13.5" across the widest part of the back, near where the straps attach (it's narrower below that) and about 11" just below where the shoulder straps attach. This measured at the back pad when empty and doesn't account for how the bag construction curves.
By comparison, the top of the S25 seems more like 9.5"...
It's very difficult to measure because it depends on what area you pick and empty vs partial vs full for appearance.
The SN30 definitely appears less tapered.

[boateng]

That moment you realize today is the 5th and not the 6th, like you thought.

[tress29]

Just thought I'd say Thanks for all the reviews of the new Synik bags. It's interesting to see the new features and how the clamshell opening affects capacity. That said, I'm not sure if I need one. (I know, we need ALL the bags!) I use my S19 for weekend travel, and the occasional EDC when I know I need to bring my laptop home. I pair it with a CoPilot or my NFTD for longer trips. I don't know if the additional 3 liters in the SN 22 would make it more possible for one bag travel or if I'd need to jump up to a S25.

I've got a kid going to France this fall and the other one getting married next year, so I'm pretty there's no "mom money" left in the budget!

[imagineez]

Does anyone have any pictures comparing Nebulous Grey and the old Steel Ballistic fabrics (ca 2015-2016)?

Pic is darker to help capture the grey vs steel tones as accurately as possible. Hopefully you can see the difference.




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[chadbailey59]

Argh, this is already getting expensive for me.

I have a Synapse 25 and I’m trying to decide if I want to step down to the 22 or up to the 30. I realized two specific questions would help me decide:

1. How do large or small Snake Charmers fit in the bottom outside pocket of the 22? I have a large one that lives in my S25 bottom outside pocket. It’s not stuffed to the gills though.
2. Can you fit an iPhone X/XS in the small outside pocket of the 22? I always throw my phone in there when I’m going through airport security.

Thanks in advance!

[Katsage]

Found this.
https://blog.tombihn.com/synfaq

It is the FAQ for the Synik.
Lots of good info about what bags fits inside the new Synik.

[tuskegee7294]

Argh, this is already getting expensive for me.

I have a Synapse 25 and I’m trying to decide if I want to step down to the 22 or up to the 30. I realized two specific questions would help me decide:

1. How do large or small Snake Charmers fit in the bottom outside pocket of the 22? I have a large one that lives in my S25 bottom outside pocket. It’s not stuffed to the gills though.
2. Can you fit an iPhone X/XS in the small outside pocket of the 22? I always throw my phone in there when I’m going through airport security.

Thanks in advance!

I couldn’t fit my large Snake Charmer in the bottom pocket of the S22...can just fit my Side Effect in it. I don’t own a small Snake Charmer sorry.


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[tuskegee7294]

Argh, this is already getting expensive for me.

I have a Synapse 25 and I’m trying to decide if I want to step down to the 22 or up to the 30. I realized two specific questions would help me decide:

1. How do large or small Snake Charmers fit in the bottom outside pocket of the 22? I have a large one that lives in my S25 bottom outside pocket. It’s not stuffed to the gills though.
2. Can you fit an iPhone X/XS in the small outside pocket of the 22? I always throw my phone in there when I’m going through airport security.

Thanks in advance!

I should have read the entire post lol. I have an iPhone XS Max and it fits in there easily.


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[Darcy]

Found this.
https://blog.tombihn.com/synfaq

It is the FAQ for the Synik.
Lots of good info about what bags fits inside the new Synik.

How did you find it? And it's okay with me that you did/shared the link: fair enough

Note, though, that we're still proofing and editing that FAQ. It will be officially published tomorrow.

[Pahs]

I found that as well. There is a link to it at the bottom right hand side of the “Information About the TOM BIHN Synik 22 and 30”-page.

[improvised]

Found this.
https://blog.tombihn.com/synfaq

It is the FAQ for the Synik.
Lots of good info about what bags fits inside the new Synik.

I particularly enjoyed the stylistic nuances of the section on load lifters, but it's all very well done. Author(s)! Author(s)!