Synik 22 / 30 Questions & Answers

[bartleby]

@bartleby has a parapack SN30


https://forums.tombihn.com/photos-vi...ynik-30-a.html

and @slightlysaltybagman: https://forums.tombihn.com/photos-vi...tml#post178967

[imagineez]

For anyone who wants to see how a 15” Retina MacBook Pro (older version) and an iPad 12.9” (2018 version) fit together inside the laptop compartment of the Synik 30, here’s a link where I posted a video demonstrating putting them in and taking them out of the side zipper opening.

[KathyH]

I've tried working through this whole thread but may have missed a couple of items.

1.) Have any review units in parapack been shipped? I'd don't recall seeing any images/videos.

2.) Just to confirm, the reason the S30 looks much wider than the S25 is because of an increase to the depth and not an increase in the width...correct?

To quote a great movie, "When will then be now?" "Soon"

Your best bet is to go do a look up of the specs of both bags. I thought a reviewer indicated the S30 is a little wider than the s25.

[KathyH]

The old MacBook Air 13 and the 13" HP Elitebooks (my personal and work laptops) CANNOT fit in the onboard laptop sleeve of the SN22.

@G42 - Another follow up question for you. Do you lose much of the extra volume in the S22 if you have to have a separate sleeve for your HP Elitebook?

I use an S19 right now and am really undecided on whether to get the S22. If I did, I'd slip my iPad Pro 9.7 into the laptop sleeve and then put my own HP Elitebook into a thin neoprene sleeve in the main compartment. The S22 might still be worth it if you still retain a lot of the extra volume.

[G42]

@G42 - Another follow up question for you. Do you lose much of the extra volume in the S22 if you have to have a separate sleeve for your HP Elitebook?

I use an S19 right now and am really undecided on whether to get the S22. If I did, I'd slip my iPad Pro 9.7 into the laptop sleeve and then put my own HP Elitebook into a thin neoprene sleeve in the main compartment. The S22 might still be worth it if you still retain a lot of the extra volume.

The on board sleeve doesn't take up much room. The increased capacity was added to the main compartment, so if you use a laptop + sleeve in your S19 now, you'll be able to notice that the SN22 still has more room, even if you also put an iPad into the on board sleeve.

So if you value the clamshell, pass through, and the extra 3L, it might be worth getting the new Synik 22.
If you're already happy with the S19 and don't feel a huge need for the clamshell, passthrough, etc. - you maybe don't want to get the Synik... it is more expensive and it is heavier... so it depends on what you want.

The other thing that might sway you in favor is if you think you might be switching to a smaller laptop any time soon... keeping in mind that TB bags will outlive your laptop

[KathyH]

The on board sleeve doesn't take up much room. The increased capacity was added to the main compartment, so if you use a laptop + sleeve in your S19 now, you'll be able to notice that the SN22 still has more room, even if you also put an iPad into the on board sleeve.

So if you value the clamshell, pass through, and the extra 3L, it might be worth getting the new Synik 22.
If you're already happy with the S19 and don't feel a huge need for the clamshell, passthrough, etc. - you maybe don't want to get the Synik... it is more expensive and it is heavier... so it depends on what you want.

The other thing that might sway you in favor is if you think you might be switching to a smaller laptop any time soon... keeping in mind that TB bags will outlive your laptop

Thanks, @G42! I won’t be changing my work laptop any time soon. Got a case of new bag design fever — so I either need to use logic, calm down, and defer until regular production — or toss logic aside, embrace the emotional decision and order.

Guess I’ll find out which I do tomorrow! LOL!

[aedifica]

This isn't entirely correct. The Synik 22 page says "The Synik 22 fits laptops up to the size of the 13” MacBook Pro (but not the older non-Retina Air) or the Dell XPS 13". So yes, there may be some 13" laptops that won't fit but others definitely do! The older 13" MacBook Air is longer than most 13" laptops to the best of my knowledge, and that's why it doesn't fit. Anything the size of a 13" MacBook Pro or 13" Dell XPS should fit just fine in the Synik 22.

I took some pictures of a 13" MacBook Air (2012 model) and 13" MacBook Pro (2015) with my Synik 22, thinking that it might be useful for some to see the comparison. They're over here.

[pammy]

Just wanted to praise all the Synik reviewers who took time to post their very helpful reviews and pictures and not just post a link to their website or YouTube. It’s been immensely helpful to have these early reviewers answer the many questions posed here on the forum or do comparison reviews with other TB bags and in some cases do test packing. Without their detailed feedback, it would be difficult to know whether the Synik is the right bag for me. So thanks again!

[jedisolo]

I have the Thinkpad P51 and the screen size is 15.6 inch. Would the laptop fit in the Synik 30?

[G42]

Synik 22
Maximum device dimensions for both the external and internal laptop compartment access points:
12.35” x 8.65” x 0.75” / 314mm x 220mm x 19mm
Example devices: the 2015 13” MacBook Pro Retina or the 12.9” iPad Pro (with the keyboard case) will fit in the Synik 22 laptop compartment.

Synik 30
Maximum device dimensions for both the external and internal laptop compartment access points:
14.15” x 9.75” x 0.75” / 359mm x 248mm x 19mm
Example devices: the 2015 15” MacBook Pro Retina or the 2019 15” MacBook Pro Touchbar will fit in the Synik 30 laptop compartment.

Now, here’s where it gets a little interesting:
If you’re trying to fit a laptop that’s on the larger end of what’s recommended as fitting in the Synik 22, you may find that — depending on the shape and proportions of the device — one access point works better for your device. For example: taller and thinner large laptops may fit better through the internal laptop compartment access point, whereas more square laptops (like the Surface Book 2) may angle in better through the external laptop compartment access point.

If anyone here is wondering which size of Synik would better fit their laptop, feel free to emailus@tombihn.com with the make + model or dimensions, or respond here.

I have the Thinkpad P51 and the screen size is 15.6 inch. Would the laptop fit in the Synik 30?

@jedisolo, take a look at the quote above from one of the earlier posts in this thread... look up the exact size of your laptop model and see if it fits within the ranges mentioned. As @Darcy mentions, you can always directly contact the fine folks at Customer Service as well...especially if none of the folks who have a test pack have your make/model.

HTH

...and Welcome to the Forums!

[tim13]

Your best bet is to go do a look up of the specs of both bags. I thought a reviewer indicated the S30 is a little wider than the s25.

I took your advice.

S25 - Dimensions: 13.4" (w) x 20" (h) x 9.1" (d) / 340 (w) x 508 (h) x 230 (d) mm
S30 - Dimensions: 13.4" (w) 20.0" (h) 10.8" (d) / 340 (w) 508 (h) 275 (d) mm

Depth is the difference.

[jedisolo]

@jedisolo, take a look at the quote above from one of the earlier posts in this thread... look up the exact size of your laptop model and see if it fits within the ranges mentioned. As @Darcy mentions, you can always directly contact the fine folks at Customer Service as well...especially if none of the folks who have a test pack have your make/model.

HTH

...and Welcome to the Forums!

Thank glad to be here. I checked the specs on my laptop and the size is 14.86 x 9.93 x 1.02 inches.

[imagineez]

Your best bet is to go do a look up of the specs of both bags. I thought a reviewer indicated the S30 is a little wider than the s25.

At the top, the Synik is more squared off and so it’s just a little wider there compared to the Synapse. Maybe that’s what one of the reviewers was referring to. Otherwise the dimensions are the same except for the increased depth in the Synik. (I’m speaking as a reviewer of the Synik 30 having compared it to my S25)

[ayazgood]

The full Packhacker review is now available (written and video):
https://packhacker.com/travel-gear/tom-bihn/synik-30/

[olsonnet]

The full Packhacker review is now available (written and video):
https://packhacker.com/travel-gear/tom-bihn/synik-30/

Just in time to cash in with their affiliate link when it goes on sale today...