TOM BIHN Guide's Edition Synik 26

The Guide's Edition Synik 30 is a refined version of the Synik 30 . Designed with the outdoors in mind, it thrives in the woods and mountains but transitions effortlessly to urban settings—just like you.

by Tom Bihn · Seattle, WA

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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…

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The Guide's Edition Synapse 25 takes all of the same clever features, bountiful organization, and top-shelf build of the original Synapse 25 and walks it all a bit further up into the mountains, a bit deeper into the woods. Rather than the all-too-common black zippers, hardware and webbing, the Guide's Edition Synapse 25 has gone terrestrial: it’s trimmed and lined in Coyote brown. The resulting aesthetic might be taken as an homage to another time; but to our sensibilities, bags trimmed in Coyote seem to be a little more at home in the great outdoors.

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The Synik 26 sits between the Synik 22 and Synik 30 in size. It offers a more compact height and width than the Synik 30, making it ideal for smaller frames, while still accommodating a larger laptop than the Synik 22. Features include: Two-point access laptop compartment (14" x 9.5" x 0.75") that holds up to most 15" laptops 5 exterior front pockets with independent volume, including a centered water bottle pocket large enough for most 32oz water bottles Main compartment with full clamshell zipper opening Interior Banded Open-Top Pocket Fully integrated, yet removable, internal…

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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.

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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.

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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…

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Description The Shadow Guide 23 is a top-loader backpack that’s available in two sizes — 23 liters (you’re here now) and 33 liters . There's a lot that's new in this pack, including a new back panel design that reduces weight and increases air flow. The included (yet removable) internal frame w/aluminum stay saves weight without sacrificing the integrity of the frame itself. The Shadow Guide utilizes our Edgeless Shoulder Straps, which first debuted in 2019 and have garnered a reputation for a new level of comfort.

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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…

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Our Lash Straps (pair) are two simple webbing straps that can be used with The Guide's Pack or the Guide's Edition Synapse 25 . The Lash Straps secure to those two bags via their accessory strap holders . The Guide's Pack Use one set of two Lash Straps on the top, left or right sides, or bottom of The Guide's Pack to secure a small sleeping bag, sleeping pad or other similar item. Guide's Edition Synapse 25 Use one set of two Lash Straps on the bottom to secure folding hiking poles, a jacket, or an ultralight camping chair.

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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…

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A modern small backpack that is perfect for everyday use. Teardrop-shaped main compartment Padded back panel with an interior padded sleeve suitable for an iPad 3D front pocket with three vertical sections Gently contoured and padded shoulder straps Simple webbing grab handle at the…

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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.

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Why the Mystery? Each Organizer Pouch is made out of fabrics leftover from our cutting process (and possibly some rare, retired, or unreleased fabrics). Rather than let these scraps go to waste, we have decided to repurpose them into fun, mystery pouches. The colorway is only revealed to you when you unbox your order. It's a padded flat organizer pouch in Mini or Small (your choice) with a #5 YKK zipper. Some things might match, but nothing is guaranteed to. You might get a Olive Cordura binding, purple trim. Or you might get Wasabi Cordura binding and Moss trim.

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First Aid is how you take care of yourself. Second Aid is how you take care of others. Our First and Second Aid Pouches are zippered, clamshell-style organizer pouches. Both feature two interior zippered pockets: a flat one of clear urethane, and a 3D-pleated one that’s made of mesh and divided down the center into two sub-pouches. Two elastic bands along the spine can accommodate an extra pen, pencil or similar item. Inside, both pouches are the same; outside is a different story: the First Aid Pouch is red; the Second Aid Pouch is blue.

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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…

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A good and strong duffel designed to pack your dog's stuff: extra leash, food, water bowl, Camp Mat and more. We started with our favorite classic duffel design, added some smart features, removed some stupid ones, and then put it all together with the best materials and stitching you can get. This is the duffel to take on road trips (for your stuff and your dog's stuff) or throw in the back of the truck filled with WCS (Worst Case Scenario) gear. And, sure, you can fly with it or take it to the gym. Webbing loops on the bottom and side for looping through our Lash Straps .

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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?

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Dual-sided mesh pouch—taming your snakes... we mean cords. A handy organizer pouch with two mesh-sided compartments. Originally designed to utilize the space above our Horizontal Brain Cell laptop case inside of the Brain Bag backpack , over time the Snake Charmer has become hugely popular with folks who have neither. The Snake Charmer has two separate compartments with #5 YKK zippers; both sides of the Snake Charmer are heavy-weight mesh, allowing you to easily see what's inside.

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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".

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The ultimate on-your-back student or business organizer, the Brain Bag is our Slant-6 of backpacks: it will surprise you with its utility, versatility, and longevity. Long after lesser bags have frayed their seams, blown their zippers, and popped their straps, the Brain Bag will continue to be your faithful companion. The Brain Bag consists of two main compartments plus four external pockets. The small top pocket on the front is perfect for a wallet and cell phone and has an inside snaphook for keys.

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A clothing organizer in various sizes designed specifically for your Techonaut 30 or Aeronaut 30 , though you can use them in other bags. Packing Cubes compress and organize everything inside your bags, from socks to shirts to even your bulkiest items. Made from our Piscine high tenacity nylon fabric, along with our top quality U.S.-made mesh, our Packing Cubes are super lightweight, yet ultra sturdy.

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Similar to the Original Small Shop Bag , the zip-top version is differentiated by a (you guessed it) zipper at the top. Other than that, the design is similar – super light, super durable, super comfortable while keeping your stuff securely zipped at the top. Perfect for storing bottles of drinks of your choice, cartons of milk, canned food, and other heavy stuff. Large zip-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 Large Zip-Top Shop Bag .

by Tom Bihn · Seattle, WA

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The Guide's Edition Synik 30 is a refined version of the Synik 30 . Designed with the outdoors in mind, it thrives in the woods and mountains but transitions effortlessly to urban settings—just like you.

by Tom Bihn · Seattle, WA

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