Whether youre commuting on your bike or schlepping around a. If you guys seriously think tom bihn bags are overrated because of the price alone, you need to go out and research some more backpacks. Backpacks and warm climate i was reading an article about how one traveler had to give up their synapse 25 because the back panel had very little ventilation which caused sweat and odor to build up. Tom bihn aeronaut vs tortuga outbreaker tortuga backpacks.
Backpacks collection travel bags laptop bags tom bihn. I carried it for a year to and from school with a laptop. We spent more than 6 months testing 22 travel backpacks for comfort, durability, organization, and style, and flying. As already said, they meet the price with quality products, made from top quality materials, that are manufactured in the u. If you purchase a shoulder strap, you can use the backpack as a shoulder bag. Dyneema lowers the weight of the bag an average of about 20%. There is an excellent forum on the tom bihn website where you can ask questions to those who own the numerous bags. Bound straps black 525 ballisticnorthwest sky 200 halcyon.
The synapse 25 is a carefully calculated, supremely organized backpack, designed for day hiking, everyday carry, and ultralight travel. Laptop, gym stuff, lunch, wallet, water bottle, phone, keys, first aid kit. Packing strategies for the aeronaut 45 travel bag youtube. Tortuga im looking to splurge on a backpack carryon that i will be able to use for the foreseeable future. Threads tagged with presenting on the tom bihn forums forums page 1. I think if im going for a tom bihn bag, i might as well go for something which has the features etc.
Deciding between the tom bihn aeronaut or the tortuga travel backpack. Its graceful, curvilinear exterior may on first blush look like something akin to sculpture, but in truth it is simply the judicious realization of ultimate utility. This is also the place to discuss new and upcoming designs. Definitely want to get a 30l bag in the future that will meet carryon restrictions for everything. Share your photographs, video, or really descriptive descriptions of you andor your bag. Tom bihn has been making bags since 1972, tweaking each constantly to make them as durable, easy to use, and comfortable as possible. Tom bihn synik 30 vs tom bihn synapse 25 backpack comparison duration. This bag would be my edc and i would likely use it for short trips outside the city, obviously if i went with the aer route i would have to carry another bag which i dont necessarily mind. Other ultralight bags branch out in the opposite direction and have so little features they barely resemble a backpack at all. We also lengthened and adjusted the contour of the shoulder straps. I received the synik in the black 525 ballisticcloud 210 ballistic, which honestly looks fantastic. Lets share our collective genius when it comes to bag organization.
Many of our best backpacks are designed to do double or even triple duty as every day carry or laptop backpacks, travel backpacks, travel packs and day hiking backpacks. I own a few things from tom bihn, including a synapse 19 precursor to the synik and have ordered a guide edition synik 22 on order for delivery in april. My main issue with tom bihn is the pricing, i dont mind paying 400 cad for what you are getting but i also now that i would end up spending at least another hundred dollars on a freudian slip and some other pouches, whereas with the aer bags i feel as if that is included. Whether you are going on a trip or going to work or school, a tom bihn bag or backpack can make your outing easier and more comfortable. Tom bihn also offers their travel bags in two different materials depending on your needsballistic nylon and dyneema. Choose the former if you plan to always carry your travel bag as a backpack, and choose the later if youd like a travel bag that can convert to be carried as a backpack, over the shoulder, or in hand as a duffel. Online shopping from a great selection at electronics store. Tom bihn has been designing and making travel bags, laptop bags, and backpacks since 1972. To better fit taller andor broader folks, we took the l12 and stretched it to be taller and a tad wider. For almost a decade, tom bihn s synapse lineup of backpacks have found themselves among the top performers for true backpack nerds. New, tom s tribe printed backpack, buckle down closure. And because its so light and packable especially in the halcyon. Tom bihn sybil vs aer daypackfit pack i am a bit torn between the synik 22 and the daypack or fit pack from aer. The tom bihn aeronaut 30 backpack viewed from 3 angles pockets and organization.
The luminary 15 l15 is the bigger sibling to our popular luminary 12 l12 backpack. I wont be getting the cache for the ipad mini because i do have plenty of sleeves etc, and i think the main benefit is that its easy to take out when travelling. I have a birthday coming up and am thinking of asking for contributions to another bag. This is the only place to purchase a brand new tom bihn synapse 25 backpack. Tom bihn aeronaut vs tortuga outbreaker travel backpack. Tom bihn aeronaut vs tortuga outbreaker travel backpacks. And as a mark against tom bihn, many of these bags are cheaper. As requested, i will be giving my thoughts on the brand new tom bihn synik 22 in 525d ballistic nylon black exterior200d northwest sky interior that i just received in the mail yesterday. Ive heard the term dad bag from a lot of commenters on the tom bihn forums, but honestly, its one of the few bags that regardless of whether you were carrying books or bricks, it doesnt wear like a nerdy 95 it guy bag you would assume one would have.
Designed for durability and utility, these bags provide useful solutions in classic styles. The brain bag seems perfect for my needs compartments are more easily accessible, understated design, great carrying capacity but im a little worried about how comfortable itll be. The tom bihn synapse 25 gets some of the highest ratings around in the traveling community. Tom bihn, osprey, and tortuga rick steves travel forum. I get teased for my tom bihn obsession by my kids they call my collection mums bin bags as in rubbish bin bags but they and my partner are all quite happy to use them. Compare the tom bihn aeronaut with the outbreaker, a travel backpack from tortuga. Tom bihn tristar vs red oxx mini boss 1 bag travel. Our travel backpacks and travel bags are designed and built to serve as you. Tom bihn synapse 19 backpack packing video duration. Was originally set on the bihn 30 just because tom bihn is awesome and the aeronaut seems like a pretty perfect travel bag. Welcome to this easytouse tom bihn promo codes page created specially for online shopping customers. I paid photoshop experts to edit this photo better than me. I just wish that dollar conversion and shipping didnt make tom bihn bags such a luxury here. Many of our best backpacks are designed to do double or even triple duty as every day carry or laptop backpacks, travel backpacks, travel packs and day hiking.
But nearly all of them are also so futuristiclooking they likely will show their age as soon as the next model is released. Or, pack a bit more clothing, a water bottle, and the other eight essentials. The 15 best carry on backpacks for travelers a brother abroad. Tom bihn is known for exceptional attention to detail, tiny little organizational perks, and super tough materials. I am a huge tom bihn fan and i own at least fifteen different bags and accessories from tom bihn. A backpack well suited to hiking, travel, or commuting. Totally optional packing strategies for the western flyer travel bag duration. Tom bihn handy little thing pouch revisited its replaced my snake charmer. Find your ideal new or used tom bihn bag among the choices available at ebay. With most other bags, you either deploy the straps or stow them all at once.
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