The Night Flight exceeded my expectations. Got one too? Share your pics!

[kurt]

Update: I crashed off an e-scooter today with this bag over my shoulder, twisted myself, and landed on it ... amazingly, it seems unscathed?! Impressive! They don't advertise that it can double as an emergency air bag

[kurt]

Yup! Though for anyone wondering: I emailed them and they told me the factory is out (or close to out) of 525, so as I understand it: *probably* anything 'new' at this point (by which I mean: things that are preordered, or recently restocked) is going to be 630 (including the NFTDs, which is specifically...

[kurt]

Now that the 630 has had some time to run -- anyone get 630 and find it did or didn't scuff like the 525?

[kurt]

But *also* from the product description: "The Yeoman is built entirely from our U.S.-made 1050 denier high-tenacity Ballistic nylon." Also: "Because it's made of tough 1050d Ballistic nylon, it can withstand being dragged around." And in the "specs" section, where the list...

[kurt]

Got mine the day before I flew out for a trip, and it's fantastic -- well-designed organization, perfect for under-seat storage (even in an aisle seat with about half the under-seat space). Was able to put my heaviest stuff in my backpack, then carry my essential 'access in flight' personal items in...

[kurt]

I've read a lot of threads about how 1050 ballistic is less popular, thus fewer bags are made with it. Fair enough. Apparently, it's also harder to make bags in 1050 versus 525 or 630, so it's design-dependent. Understandable. But increasingly, fewer and fewer 1050 options have been available or queued...

[kurt]

I'm not sure about this one. It looks nice, and I love that a flexible water bottle pocket ala the Luminary one has been added ... but if I'm seeing this right, the bottle pocket gets tilted 90 degrees in backpack mode (horizontally any leaks would be a big pain). Why not have the pack unfold ala the...

[kurt]

Awesome! Glad I could help and definitely curious to see what you think when you get it! As another poster said above, the Synik is really a cut above with its various structural and organizational features. I love my Paramour, but it's hard to beat the Synik for comfort and storage versatility. Also,...

[kurt]

Right on. I feel more and more like the Synik 22 is what you want -- that built-in frame, laptop slot, and luggage pass-through (if you also fly a lot when traveling) the other poster mentioned are handy for travel, Paramour also has a laptop slot, but no frame or pass-through -- cheaper, but you get...

[kurt]

Meanwhile, the Paramour (a 21-liter pack) looks and feels substantially smaller than the other two, and works great as an EDC IMO. It also has the best easy-access water storage of anything you might consider for a day pack from TB because of the stepped-down triple-pocket. You can put two 18-oz bottles...

[kurt]

I don't have an Synapse 25 but I do have a Synik 30, which as I understand it frames up almost the same ..... So I took a few images, but the basic answer is: if you don't want something as large as the Techonaut, the Synapse 25 is probably too large, and I'd (still) suggest either the Paramour or the...

[kurt]

I'm pretty sure that either way you'll have to carry that water jug in the main compartment, so it shouldn't be a factor. The Synik is going to be more comfortable with the frame, and will be easier to store a laptop without worrying about the lack of padding (or needing to add a cache). It simply is...