This is my experience too with 525. Would gladly see this replaced with something more durable (from an easily marked point of view). Such a shame as I love 1050 and hoped it would just be a more...

Binoculars, paracord, solar radio. (In no particular order!)


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When I first considered a Synapse 19 I remember viewing videos by Brittany Murphy (e.g. https://youtu.be/s2XbDlfO0Hk)

They helped show exactly how much you could get it. I’ve since bought a Synik...

Wow. I didn’t realise Iberian was retired. I’m very lucky then to get the last Tristar in Navy/Iberian.

I had read that Wasabi was on its way out. So I also picked up a Navy/Wasbai Western Flyer....

I’d agree that, as described earlier, Red Brick is the best description for Mars Red.

I had an S25 in Mars Red and loved it. Sold it in moment of need and wouldn’t hesitate to get another.

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Got my Tristar and a few goodies. And thanks for the pouch Darcy. I think it’s a large Cocoa Cordura OP.

So with my Navy Western Flyer last week and Navy Tristar this week, I’ve got my ideal...

Side kick is a winner for under $100. I use mine as an in flight bag and it holds my Bose noise cancelling over ear headphones.


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Glad to see so many people with orders arriving this week. My Tristar is with UPS, import fees all paid and due for delivery tomorrow! Can’t wait.


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I’ve owned both the Steel/wasabi and Steel/island. I had the Steel/island in both the western flyer and Tristar. It was great.

Had the steel/wasabi in a copilot. I think both were great. I had a...

I bought a used synapse 25 in Navy 525 ballistic and it does have quite a few scratch/scuff marks. It’s an awesome colour and no real damage, but doesn’t look as spotless as other fabrics.

I was...

I think this is a stellar idea!

I suggested earlier that it could be a live web stream but something like this could also be recorded. Even something done on an iPhone (as long as audio is clear...

Thank you everyone for your positivity and support of this thread. When starting a post, I never know if it will resonate with people in the right way. And I hope this one does some good.

And as...

That’s a great point about exchange rates and locking it down with a gift card. Every day’s a school day.


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One thing I hear consistently at the moment is how to move experiences online and interactive for the time being. Exercise, social meet-ups, learning etc etc.

Any chance Tom, you or Nik could do...

Let me explain. I’m no businessman but I’ve been listening a lot recently to businesses large and small, saying that their biggest concern is the welfare of their staff, closely followed by having...

The western flyer has been my go to travel bag for short trips and in flight personal item.

I sold my last one as I was doing much less travelling. But no more. Tomorrow should arrive a...

I’ve found that in my experience the 525 shows scuffs and scratches much more readily than the 1050. I’ve just gone for a western flyer in 1050 for that reason.

On the positive side of 525 I...

I have both. A30 sees the most use for airplane 2-3 days travel. It’s just compact enough to always be carry on guaranteed as you just can’t overpack it beyond the sizers.

The A45 gets a lot of...

I’m going with the extended family in May so keen to see the replies here.

My gut feel is the same as others though. Less is more.

Not sure what this bag would be but maybe makers bag (1 big...

Great ideas here. I always travel with an SK for in flight bits and pieces but wondered about using it at my destination.

How do you find the shoulder strap. It’s thinner than I’m used to. Just...

Yes, they are surprisingly handy and 'out of the way'. I used mine on this trip for holding a mini tripod in one end and a small zoom lens in the other.

Thanks for checking this. I don’t have my Synapse 19 any more to compare and hadn’t noticed the zips being more curved than before by design.

The bag was definitely well packed (although not full...

Grounded at Newark airport on Monday due to snowstorm.

The Navy Parapack Synik 22 handled the snow well.

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The Side Kick is my main organiser and fits perfectly into the internal bellows pocket and is my in flight bag.

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I...

About 18 months ago I wrote this article
https://forums.tombihn.com/photos-videos-and-reviews/13502-synapse-19-perfect-flight-%C2%91personal-item%C2%92-now.html

The reason I entitled it with the...