Tom Bihn Synik 22 - First impressions

[@AnxiousWhiteWolf]

I got the S22 in black with blue interior. Agree that it’s a big price tag from Australia, mine was about $450. But worth every penny, I will have mine forever. I take it to work, domestic flights and I travelled for 3 week’s internationally with it. It’s bullet proof and solves so many design issues I’ve come across with Bellroy. I never liked their key leashes were sewn into their bags.

[@JamisonYergler]

Got my Gray s22 a few days ago as well. Incredible looking bag. built like a tank. gonna last the rest of my life. My new one bag for international travel. first TB bag too. Lets gooo bro!

[@Khaijor]

@@JamisonYergler yeah love this bag already, the materials are so good!

[@yiftachgeron756]

As someone who also was in the journey to find the best bag, I chose the Synik 30 (Deep blue balistic nylon), I can tell you those bags are the best! I have my S30 for over 3 years, and there are no signs of tear, damage or breaks. Great build quality! Congrats on your new S22, and hope it'll serve you well. Keep uploading vids updating about the bag and how you use it :D

[@Khaijor]

@@yiftachgeron756 yeah I love it so far, the build quality of it is so good. I'm getting a few accessories delivered soon so I might make another vid once I get them.

[@RealLifeCarry]

As far for stiff zippers you can use gun lube on it or even Vaseline few dots on the legth of the zipper and than you pull it over few times.

[@welshrecon]

You sold me on that blue.

[@Khaijor]

@@welshrecon yeah the blue is awesome looks so good in person

[@RealLifeCarry]

Hey man I stumbled on your video and I have noticed that you like myself have Venture backpack and i want to upgrade to S22. What are your thoughts on u your upgrade? How is the big compartment in comparison to Bellroy's?

[@Khaijor]

@@RealLifeCarry Hey so the venture 22L definitely has the height going for it and is a bit bigger but only if you don’t have the two side pockets filled out. I found if you have a water bottle or a pouch or something in either of the bellroy side pockets it really eats into the main compartment. Synik is great in that regard cause all the outside pockets have their own dimensions so you always have extra room if that makes sense.

[@tacticalpencil]

​@Khaijor Btw they have a company that makes a clip specifically for bellroy backpacks😅. It's amazing. Still sold my bag also got a s22. Liked it too but once the new bag excitement wore off decided it wasn't for me. On to my next bag wish me luck😂

[@Khaijor]

@@tacticalpencil yeah I got those clips on the one they sent me as a warranty replacement and yeah 100% solved the issue. I'm hoping my bag search is over for a while haha

[@tacticalpencil]

​​@@KhaijorThis bag works really good if you you carry alot of smaller not awkward shaped bulky things. This bag will definitely last a long time if not forever. I just purchased the sympl 20L commuter bag that just came out might be my final bag hopefully 😅

[@Khaijor]

@@tacticalpencil haven't heard of sympl before but that just searched that 20L and it looks slick as, nice choice

[@mr_red13]

Will a 14” MacBook fit? I’m debating if I should get a Tom Bihn backpack or a CPL16 as an edc bag (non-travel).

[@Khaijor]

@@mr_red13 I don't think it would fit in the laptop compartment but it will fit inside the main compartment, my 16inch fits in the main cimpartment

First impressions of a bag which is like 50yo? :)

[@Khaijor]

Is that a problem?