Shortly after I gave my Olive/Solar Synapse to my spouse, I was seized with longing and regret. The Smart Alec I had purchased to "upgrade" capacity did not elicit the same feelings of delight ....

My Forest/Ultraviolet is very beautiful and understated. I do confess to a little Aubergine envy...

When I used my Synapse daily I had an organizer pouch clipped in to the lower front pocket that often holds a small headlamp with spare batteries as well as a charger for my I-things. Nowadays the...

Very helpful thread. I am going to travel with an Aeronaut for the first time later this week. I am inspired to try to "one bag" it by placing my daypack inside the main compartment. Maybe I can even...

I second Gochicken. It took me a little while to transition from mostly using a Synapse but now I am truly smitten. It is a great bag. It holds so much stuff so well. I am continually delighted by...

I am coming to love my Smart Alec which is sleek, so capacious and of course brilliantly designed. It will hold everything you listed easily and it is a joy to wear and use.

Thanks notmensa, I am leaning towards an alpaca cape. Merino tights saved the day for me in northern India in the winter for sure. I have really bulky ones so Icebreaker is a hot tip.

Gochicken, Thanks for the silk underwear idea. No dress for me but black pants and camisole in either velvet or something slinky with a red silk jacket.I am leaning towards the shawl concept or a...

Hello knowledgeable travelers! I am attending a formal London Wedding and rehearsal dinner on Oct 19& 20 and then spending about a week in Italy. I am planning to use an Aeronaut and Synapse. As a...

I will try this approach. Thanks!

Hello all, I will be in London in mid October for an elegant wedding and then in Venice and Florence for about seven days total.. I am planning to use an Aeronaut (delivered today, I hope) as well as...

Hello Josh, In case your heart isn't totally set on the Tristar , I just ordered an Aeronaut in Forest/Ultraviolet and it was shipped on Friday! Have a great trip!

I cannot answer your question about which fabric is more resistant to a slicing attempt. As much I LOVE my Tom Bihn Synapse and respect the Smart Alec I would bring my PacSafe backpack to Spain as I...

The Synapse is so astonishly capacious, well fitting and truly delightful to use that I think that is well worth a try. I am a large human and I think that your packing list is quite manageable. I...

Yes. The systems are completely compatible.

This feels like a little moment of "when worlds ( or forums) collide" as I read about notebooks on the Fountain Pen Network and that is where someone posted info about Tom Bihn.

Levenger Circa or Staples Arc notebooks? Me too.

UPDATE: A new Synapse arrived yesterday Black/Iberian to replace the Olive/ Solar that I had reclaimed from my partner , after a week of not bonding with the Smart Alec . QUESTION: Should I sell the...

Best of luck with these challenging circumstances!

Moriond, I am going to develop a better relationship with my SA and Freudian Slip. Because of my Synapse sentiments I am convinced that Tom Bihn employs a neuromarketing guru on board to help with...

Again thanks for your help with Smart Alec appreciation. Yes, the side pockets are lovely as are the straps. Rob, I think you identified the two key issues: the overpacked Synapse vs. the capacious...

Thanks for your responses everyone. It is very helpful to hear your thoughts and suggestions. Stacy

I recently bought a Smart Alec with a Freudian Slip because I couldn't fit all of the things I feel compelled to shlep around in the Synapse. This seems so improbable after reading the posts of...