I have used the zip top SSB and felt the handles slip off like you. (This was for general carry into the city, not grocery shopping specifically.) My Pop Tote handles don’t slip off for me, they feel...

I’ve found the S19/SN22 Freudian Slip won’t bend and slouch like the S25/SN30 Freudian Slip. The smaller FS has worked well for me in the main compartment’s elastic pocket. But I agree, if all you’re...

Here are some of my follow up impressions after 2-3 months using the SN30 as EDC:

The clamshell zipper has been no problem. In fact I forget it's even an option as I never open the bag fully, nor...

If you are on Facebook, there’s the Tom Bihn BST & Discussion Group (an unofficial group with no ties to Tom Bihn the company) that you can join. BST refers to Buy Sell Trade. It’s full of...

I also got a test pair of strap keepers, but I hadn’t posted anything as yet simply because I’ve been trying to figure out the best way to use these for my needs. Hopefully I didn’t overthink this....

They don’t have to fall off if you attach them according to what the TB blog states and what is shown in their video for the best attachment point.

From the blog:
"It’s important to secure the...

This is not a very elegant solution, but you can use the soft luggage handle wraps from Amazon to put over the key straps, in line with what @blackbird suggested. I used 3 key straps clipped together...

This request is for the Guide’s Edition Synik when it debuts early 2020...

Can you bring back Olive Parapack? Somehow some way? That would look stunning, and with Coyote.

@LeeS

I found this in the creative bag hacks section of the forum. Maybe this post might help too to give some ideas. Here they’re using a travel cubelet and cubelet.

With the A45 hip belt,...

I find for myself the Synik 30 has carried more comfortably, like there’s a more even distribution of weight. That might partly have to do with the integrated frame sheet and the softer new shoulder...

Yes it does. With the black paracord and plastic TB ends.


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There’s still hope since they’re crunching numbers to see if they can release/make more bags. Sign up for the possible 8/15 release date if you missed out!


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I read through your post twice. Go with your heart. I felt the Aubergine coming through in the end. Either way, you’ll be good!


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I’m excited for everyone on this preorder! I’m seeing posts on Facebook of what people have pre-ordered and the colors they’ve chosen, and I can feel the excitement. :)

It’s been really fun to...

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...

Me too, I’ve realized I’m a clamshell convert myself. It is so convenient with the added flexibility (fully open it or not). Going back to the Synapse 25, I’ve been “startled” every time I’ve tried...

Your iPad with Logitech cover should be less than the 1.1” thickness of my iPad and MacBook Pro (Retina) combined, so YES your iPad should easily fit with the Logitech keyboard cover on it.

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...

1) This review by slightlysaltybagman also features his use of a navy parapack Synik 30 in addition to bartleby’s review.

2) The top is more squared off and therefore wider, but the added depth...

I took a video (one-handed) with my iPhone maneuvering both computer and tablet into and out of the laptop compartment. And I realized after the fact I should've recorded in landscape mode! Hopefully...

I think the only time I could think of using tie-downs, other than packing without using packing cubes, is if there were two layers of packing cubes and the top layer needed to be secured - so it...

I find the ballistic has definitely given the Synik 30 more structure, which has been a significant advantage with the clamshell zipper for opening and closing. But I have found that when you open...

Fantastic review! Great set of photos too!

I’m really admiring the Synik 30 in navy parapack, but as you pointed out it has a tendency to scuff a little bit more (the only reason I didn’t pick...

For me, it's fine. When the logo is placed in the center as on the Synapses, it becomes a focal point and draws attention to the logo more than the overall design aesthetics of the bag. And that's...

If you pack the two large A45 cubes on top of each other, but they are NOT over packed, then they could fit. I think what @Cristina was saying was that in terms of the area of the main compartment...