Alright guys, believe the hype. So my name is Greg and I am a writer over at GearDiary.com. We do articles about everything you can think of, tech. Offbeat, bags, you name it. (I think I may have even written an article about adult gadgets, but that’s a story for another day).
I received my Synik 30 today in the mail after checking my tracking number non stop at work, hoping that the company didn’t screw up, because you know how it is when you’re anticipating something great in the mail, for them to “misdeliver” the package or fail to deliver it all together. So, I get the package in the mail… absolutely stunning. Shiny new things always get my giddy, but as someone who’s reviewed bags that claim to do everything from be your everyday carry, to bags that can somehow have built in solar panels, the Synik 30 has me utterly amazed. I’ve always looked at the forums thinking it was all hype… It’s not. Now about the bag.
Somethings I’ll have to hold back for my actual review, but I’m happy to answer questions, take photos for you guys, you name it. As a techie, I’m taking my review in the perspective your favorite “tech Youtuber” would, with gadgets and items that we typically carry with us in Everyday Carry. Not a lot of us carry knives, and survival kits, but we tend to keep things that make sure we stay connected to our devices. In my case, that’s my:
- iPhone XS Max
- Google Pixel 3XL
- 15-Inch MacBook Pro
- iPad Pro 11-inch (1TB)
Bear in mind I don’t always wield around my MacBook because it’s mammoth, but when I do, I want a bag that won’t cause me to feel like I’m moving furniture as I take public transportation. I also don’t want a bag that screams “hey there’s $500+ dollars with of crap in here” (which it typically tends to be). Finally, I wanted a bag that for conventions like CES and various others, I can use as a carry-on that will house maybe an extra day or two worth of clothes, my essentials, all while looking impressive. Synik 30 checks those boxes. For reference, I am a 5’7 male (yes I know I’m not the standard). I’ll work on body shots with the bag and add them to this “on going” image hub for items about my Synik 30. And before I forget, thank you Darcy for being so accommodating to my requests.
First things first let’s talk about the water bottle situation: I carry around a 32-ounce HydroFlask (wide mouth) because I feel guilty when I don’t finish it, and it’s demanding in size enough to warrant that I do just that. With that being said I needed a bag that would accommodate it. The Synik 30 somehow manages to do that with ease with the middle zippered pocket. But there is a bit of “pause for cause” here. The pocket right underneath it, where I would ideally put my sunglasses, do not cooperate together.
I’m sure a smaller Hydroflask or water bottle would be more accommodating, so what I’ve done is ordered myself a Vapur Water Bottle. If you are a trekkie, or just need a water bottle, it’s accommodating, can fold up into it’s own carabiner when empty, and when full of water can set on the side of the bag on one of the YKK zippers by way of carabiner (check it out).
Secondly, I carry WAY too much crap. On any given day, I have 4 charging cables, a battery pack, the two smartphones, tablet and more. So the Snake charmer and the Freudian slip have become my best friends. With the snake charmer, I’ve separated the endless amounts of dongles on one end, with my cables on the other. The “large” size Snake Charmer manages to fit PERFECTLY at the base of the Synik 30, even at full capacity (this is the benefit of having all “TB” items, since they coincide with each other).
The Freudian slip carries my MX Master mouse, Bose QuietComfort 35’s, and even my “fisher pens” (essentially just a life hack of the Zebra F-701 with space pen inserts so they always right, regardless of surface). I have a green Freudian slip which not only looks amazing, but offsets the all black look of the bag.
A few more quick takes from the bag (I’ll have more but I can’t literally give a full review in a day but)
- The differentiating sizes of the YKK zippers (main compartment and other pockets) is a welcome change. This makes finding particular pockets easier when not looking.
- The side laptop/tablet cache is a welcome addition that the world is missing. Not everyone wants to have to pull the bag completely off their shoulders to reach important items. I’ve already found that I will be tossing my house keys in this pocket (yes, with my laptop), so in the morning/evening), I can easily just access them when needed without having to completely remove it from my shoulders. If I had a suggestion though… maybe make a side pocket like this for the frontal pockets, specifically for those “essentials” that are separate from the main compartment.
- The Cache being included = Chef Kiss. It fits my MacBook Pro and iPad Pro, with a bit of stretch of the padding, but works fine. I have an Incase case on my MacBook to reduce scratches and it works perfectly. With my iPad Pro I have a Logitech Folio case on it and they both work in unison and do not weigh down the bag.
If you guys have any questions or photo requests, feel free to comment, I can take photos (I will be carrying it daily), including to Starbucks where I overpay for Mango Dragonfruit beverages because who doesn’t like empty carbs and high sugar intakes?
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