TOM BIHN Paradigm

Mid-sized everyday backpack, 3D front organizational pockets with center water bottle compartment, and built-in padded laptop sleeve.

by Tom Bihn · Seattle, WA

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A meticulously designed, everyday carry backpack that blends smart organization with excellent durability. 5 exterior front pockets with independent volume Interior, banded open-top pocket Comfortable, durable, edgeless shoulder straps Removable sternum strap and waist strap Webbing loop on exterior bottom of bag to hook items on the outside Meets the personal item size requirement on most airlines Generally fits folks between 5' and 5'10" comfortably Main compartment with full clamshell zipper opening Two-point access suspended laptop compartment, fits up to 13” Macbook Pro Fully…

by Tom Bihn · Seattle, WA

🚚 Ships from Washington

The Synik 30 is our bestselling everyday travel backpack, designed to do –and fit– it all. It has many of the well-thought out features of our original Synapse : 5 exterior front pockets with independent volume Interior, banded open-top pocket Comfortable, durable, edgeless shoulder straps Removable sternum strap and waist strap Webbing loop on exterior bottom of bag to hook items on the outside Meets the personal item size requirement on most airlines Generally fits folks between 5'6" and 6'6" comfortably Plus, we added more features to the Synik: Main compartment with full clamshell…

by Tom Bihn · Seattle, WA

🚚 Ships from Washington

The minimalist approach: thin (but padded!) straps, build your own padded back panel, and just a pocket or two. When it's time to go — to work, on a hike, or on a trip — our Daylight Backpack will be your solid, ultralight, and true companion. With a tablet or laptop and a light sweater/jacket, you're off to work, with room for a few last minute groceries on your way home. Or, pack a bit more clothing, a water bottle, and the other eight essentials: you're set for a hike.

by Tom Bihn · Seattle, WA

🚚 Ships from Washington

The Synapse 25 is an everyday backpack designed with ultimate utility in mind. Main compartment with 2 O-rings Interior, banded open-top pocket 5 exterior front pockets with independent volume Comfortable, durable, edgeless shoulder straps Breathable back panel Removable sternum strap and waist strap Webbing loop on exterior bottom of bag to hook items on the outside Meets the personal item size requirement on most airlines Generally fits folks between 5'6" and 6'6" comfortably 30% more capacity than the Synapse…

by Tom Bihn · Seattle, WA

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The Bixi is the full package, a sleek, clean EDC pack and a great traveling bag all in one. The Bixi features: Admin pocket with plenty of organization and room for a tablet Spacious main compartment that opens clamshell for easy access, tie-down straps, and two organizer pockets Device pocket with a sleeve for a laptop as well as room for larger laptops and sleeves Comfortable TOM BIHN Edgeless backpack straps External water bottle pocket perfect for most 24oz bottles Squishy, hand-comforming carry handles Two-way luggage…

by Tom Bihn · Seattle, WA

🚚 Ships from Washington

The Synapse 19 is the supreme backpack for everyday carry, ultralight travel, or a day hike. The original of the Syn- backpacks, the Synapse 19 was designed with ultimate utility in mind: Main compartment with 2 O-rings Interior, banded open-top pocket 5 exterior front pockets with independent volume Comfortable, durable, edgeless shoulder straps Breathable back panel Removable sternum strap and waist strap Webbing loop on exterior bottom of bag to hook items on the outside Meets the personal item size requirement on most airlines Generally fits folks between 5' and 5'10" comfortably For…

by Tom Bihn · Seattle, WA

🚚 Ships from Washington

The Marathon Messenger balances form and function for wherever your day takes you. Smart design, durable build, easy carry — everything you need for a quick sprint or an even-paced march. Flap closure with dual buckles keeps your gear in place and within arm’s reach. Capacious main compartment with a padded bottom and three banded open-top pockets for journals, packing cubes, or small accessories, and two elasticized pockets on either side for a water bottle or umbrella. Horizontal zippered pocket beneath the flap closure for holding small notebooks, cords, and accessories.

by Tom Bihn · Seattle, WA

🚚 Ships from Washington

The Venture Backpack is a refined carryall designed for those who move through their day with purpose. With a slim profile and water-resistant exterior, it balances form and function—keeping your tools close and your silhouette clean. Inside, you’ll find intelligently organized compartments for notebooks, pens, tech, and daily essentials. Modular straps allow for multiple carrying styles, while durable materials and subtle hardware ensure comfort without compromise.

by Baronfig · New York, NY

🚚 Ships from New York

The Trinity is a three-way carry everyday travel bag: briefcase, shoulder bag, and backpack all-in-one, designed with the savvy business traveler in mind. Plenty of built-in organization: 2 clamshell compartments, 1 dedicated center laptop compartment, 3 large exterior pockets, and additional interior organization 10 O-rings to attach optional organizational bags and accessories Easy-access handles and pockets for pulling items out in-flight Multiple carry modes, including our all new fully removable, padded backpack straps for maximum versatility Built-in luggage handle pass through slot…

by Tom Bihn · Seattle, WA

🚚 Ships from Washington

This small backpack rests perfectly on your back, with adjustable straps and just the right amount of pockets for quick and secure access to the things you…

by Plastic Free Pursuit · Washington

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The Paragon 2.0 is the second iteration of the Paragon, a modern take on Tom's minimalist bag from years past, the Simplex. Main compartment opens with #8 YKK Racquet-Coil zippers with DWR coating, now featuring pull-tabs for easier zipping by providing a better grip (rain flaps have been removed from the original design for a sleeker look) Interior pocket with dual zippers, redesigned for easier access and expanded for increased storage capacity Padded back with integrated open-top laptop pocket, now upgraded with spacer mesh for improved breathability and comfort Integrated…

by Tom Bihn · Seattle, WA

🚚 Ships from Washington

A small, yet versatile everyday crossbody shoulder bag that can also be used as a sling bag, waist pack, or organizer pouch. Main compartment with 2 open-top organizer pockets and 4 O-rings Zippered pocket on the exterior with an O-ring and a clipped 8” Key Strap Wear it as a crossbody bag with our 5/8" Shoulder Strap (included) or as a sling bag / waistpack with a 1” Waist Strap (optional) Dimensions: 9.0" (w) x 5.5" (h) x 3.1" (d) / 230 (w) x 140 (h) x 80 (d) mm Want a bigger version of the Side Effect? Check out the Side Kick . Want an even bigger version? Check out the Side Hustle .

by Tom Bihn · Seattle, WA

🚚 Ships from Washington

We offer several comfortable shoulder straps to choose from. The Absolute Shoulder Strap has a unique, patented, internal control-stretch system that's a lifesaver when carrying a heavy bag. It's the ideal strap for those who carry hefty loads or simply want the most comfortable strap available. The Absolute Shoulder Strap combines a nonslip, ergonomically curved pad — made of soft, durable neoprene — with comfortable stretch backing to make bags feel 50% lighter and 100% more comfortable. It's adjustable from 20" to 52".

by Tom Bihn · Seattle, WA

🚚 Ships from Washington

Our legendary maximum size carry-on travel bag. Carry it as a backpack, shoulder bag, or duffel. Travel with the Aeronaut isn't like travel with wheeled luggage: you won't ever hesitate to make your way through the crowd, down a cobblestone alley, across the grass, or up the trail. With the load on your back, you can navigate through not just airports, train stations, and bus depots, but through airplanes , trains , and buses . Hard to categorize, the Aeronaut is at once soft luggage, a duffel bag, and a backpack.

by Tom Bihn · Seattle, WA

🚚 Ships from Washington

A Road Warrior's best friend. The Nomad 16 takes everything you love about the Nomad 11 and pushes it further. Main compartment zippers to protect your gear from the elements Padded device compartment (15.5" x 10.5") fits most 16" laptops Front pocket with internal slip pockets to keep your essentials organized Spacious main compartment with extra room and multiple O-rings for modular organization Attachment points for an optional shoulder strap Luggage handle passthrough that zips closed to double as an open-topped pocket when needed Whether you're traveling for business, a weekend…

by Tom Bihn · Seattle, WA

🚚 Ships from Washington

Make use of the nooks and crannies in your travel bags with these stuff sacks. Our Travel Stuff Sacks serve a variety of purposes: they stow and compress items like down/polyfill jackets and vests (constraining them to a smaller amount of space); they can be used to separate dirty clothes from clean clothes; and some folks prefer to use them for packing clothing that doesn't need to be folded, like underwear — we don't fold our underwear — do you?

by Tom Bihn · Seattle, WA

🚚 Ships from Washington

Our Strap Keepers are designed to be the lowest-profile and easiest to use solution out there for bundling and securing excess backpack shoulder strap webbing. They can be used with any brand of backpack that uses 1" webbing; of course, they'll work perfectly with all TOM BIHN packs. They're available in Black for most of our backpacks and also in Coyote to match Coyote trim backpacks like The Guide's Pack or Guide's Edition Synapse 25 , Synik 30 , or Synik 22 .

by Tom Bihn · Seattle, WA

🚚 Ships from Washington

The Pull Du Jour (PDJ) is a fully integrated loop and pull. No more assembly required, just loop it through the top and bottom holes of the metal or plastic zipper pull and it's good to go. 3 1/16 iches / 80 mm from tip to tip, the loop itself is 2 15/16 inches / 62.5 mm. They come in packs of 4, either 4 black, 4 orange, or 2 black and 2 orange, and they have a TB on the pull. They're chunky enough to feel good in your hand and light enough that they won't make any noise while you walk. Not much more to say about 'em.

by Tom Bihn · Seattle, WA

🚚 Ships from Washington

Super light, super durable, and super comfortable. Perfect for storing bottles of drinks of your choice, cartons of milk, canned food, and other heavy stuff. Large open-top main compartment with 2 smaller pockets inside Piping on the seams to maintain the bag’s structure Handles with PORON® foam padding for extra comfort You can also check out our Original Large Shop Bag .

by Tom Bihn · Seattle, WA

🚚 Ships from Washington

The minimalist approach: thin (but padded!) straps, build your own padded back panel, and just a pocket or two. When it's time to go — to work, on a hike, or on a trip — our Daylight Backpack will be your solid, ultralight, and true companion. With a tablet or laptop and a light sweater/jacket, you're off to work, with room for a few last minute groceries on your way home. Or, pack a bit more clothing, a water bottle, and the other eight essentials: you're set for a hike.

by Tom Bihn · Seattle, WA

🚚 Ships from Washington

The name of our Swivel Double Carabiner says it all: it’s a double carabiner joined in the middle by a swivel point.

by Tom Bihn · Seattle, WA

🚚 Ships from Washington

The Guide's Edition Synik — two sizes: 22 (you are here) or 30 liters — is a limited edition version of the Synik 22, which itself is a variation of the original Synapse 19 / 25 . It's true home is the woods or the mountains, yet it can easily inhabit the urban landscape out of necessity.... just like we do.

by Tom Bihn · Seattle, WA

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Our spies have informed us that some of you(we shan’t name names here) were shamelessly using our Truck tote as a yoga and gym bag. Such unauthorized use is highly frowned upon. However, we decided that rather than reporting you to the Bag Police, we’d cover for you and design a tote bag even better suited to the task. Hence, we offer you Truckasana. Pickup and check out the other Trucks in our line, The Truck, Pick-Up Truck, Monster Truck, and Organic Cotton Truck.

by Tom Bihn · Seattle, WA

🚚 Ships from Washington