Synik 26

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Synik 26 is a perfectly balanced everyday backpack — compact enough for small frames, yet spacious enough to fit a laptop.

Color & Material

Exterior Color:
Black

Interior Color:
Tahoma

Exterior Material:
420 Spectron

Interior Material:
200 Halcyon

Black Ballistic/Northwest Sky 200 Halcyon

Designed & Made in Seattle

Laptop Compartment

Lifetime Guarantee

Fits in Overhead Bins

Description

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.

Easy laptop access: Two-way entry to a padded laptop compartment that fits most 14–15" laptops, so your tech is protected and easy to reach.

Stay organized on the go: Five exterior pockets with room to spare — including one just for your 32 oz water bottle.

Pack it your way: A full clamshell opening makes packing (and finding stuff later) a breeze.

Quick-access interior pocket: Keeps small essentials easy to spot and grab.

Support when you need it: A built-in frame adds structure and comfort — but can be removed when you want to travel light.

Travel-friendly design: Slides over your rolling suitcase handle for smooth airport navigation.

Dimensions
13.2" (w) x 18.0" (h) x 7.7" - 10.8" (d) / 335mm (w) x 455mm (h) x 195 - 275mm (d)

Weight (Bag with Frame)
420 Spectron: 2 lb 9 oz / 1150 grams
X-Pac®: 2 lb 9 oz / 1185 grams
630d Ballistic/200d Halcyon Lining: 2 lb 11 oz / 1240 grams
420d Classic Parapack: 2 lb 12 oz / 1270 grams
Frame Sheet: 5.1 oz / 145 grams

Volume
26 Liters / 1585 cubic inches (ASTM Standard Measure)

Straps
.5" / 13 mm padded and contoured backpack straps with .75" / 20 mm removable sternum strap

1" / 25 mm waist strap included

Laptop Compartment
Maximum: 14.00" x 9.44" x 0.75" / 355mm x 241mm x 19mm

Luggage Pass-Through Sizing
Minimum Length: 17.75" / 450mm
Maximum Width: 7.00" / 178mm

1x 8-inch Black Webbing Snaphook/Snaphook Key Strap
8x Black Pulls Du Jour
1x Sternum Strap Assembly
1x Gatekeeper Waist Strap
1x Internal Frame w/ Aluminum Half-Stay
1 pair Tie-Down Straps

Total O-Rings: 10
(1 in the water bottle pocket
1 in the small middle pocket
1 in the left pocket
1 in the right pocket
2 in the bottom pocket
4 in the main compartment)

Exterior
Ultralight Spectron 400d UHMWPE / 420d nylon ripstop

Interior
bluesign® and OEKO-TEX® certified 200 denier Halcyon/nylon ripstop

Upper Back
Spacer Mesh

Lower Back
bluesign® certified 210 denier High-Tenacity 2x2 nylon

Back
Closed-cell foam

Straps
Edgeless EV50 1/2” / 12mm shoulder straps (EVAZOTE® OEKO-TEX® foam)

Components
Duraflex®, Nexus, and Woojin buckles and related components

Zippers
1x #10 YKK Aquaguard® water-repellent zipper with metal slider
5x #8 YKK Racquet-Coil water-repellent zippers with metal sliders
1x #8 YKK Racquet-Coil water-repellant zippers with contoured cord pull
1x #5 YKK Coil Zipper with plastic slider

Built for the Way You Move

Designed with obsessive attention to detail, the Synik 26 offers unmatched organization, comfort, and durability—whether you're commuting, traveling, or navigating daily life. Built to last, made to move with you.

Built for the Way You Move

Designed with obsessive attention to detail, the Synik 26 offers unmatched organization, comfort, and durability—whether you're commuting, traveling, or navigating daily life. Built to last, made to move with you.

Synik 26 Key Features

visible lifestyle^^A person retrieving a drink from the Synik 26 water bottle pocket

Smart Pockets, Seamless Access

5 external pockets keep you organized without adding bulk—each thoughtfully placed for balance & function.

Pack Flat, Move Fast

Full clamshell design makes packing easy, with padded protection and tie-down straps to keep everything secure.

Laptop Access, Two Ways

A dedicated compartment opens from the side or top, making it easy to grab your laptop without unpacking.

Perfect For Travel Days

Packs like luggage, carries like a backpack, fits under most airline seats, and slides over rolling bag handles.

visible lifestyle^^A Synik 30 filled with many accessories.

Interior Storage, Simplified

A low-profile banded pocket keeps essentials tidy without adding bulk.

Smart Pockets, Seamless Access

5 external pockets keep you organized without adding bulk—each thoughtfully placed for balance & function.

Pack Flat, Move Fast

Full clamshell design makes packing easy, with padded protection and tie-down straps to keep everything secure.

Laptop Access, Two Ways

A dedicated compartment opens from the side or top, making it easy to grab your laptop without unpacking.

Perfect For Travel Days

Packs like luggage, carries like a backpack, fits under most airline seats, and slides over rolling bag handles.

Interior Storage, Simplified

A low-profile banded pocket keeps essentials tidy without adding bulk.

Smart Pockets, Seamless Access

5 external pockets keep you organized without adding bulk—each thoughtfully placed for balance & function.

Pack Flat, Move Fast

Full clamshell design makes packing easy, with padded protection and tie-down straps to keep everything secure.

Laptop Access, Two Ways

A dedicated compartment opens from the side or top, making it easy to grab your laptop without unpacking.

Perfect For Travel Days

Packs like luggage, carries like a backpack, fits under most airline seats, and slides over rolling bag handles.

Interior Storage, Simplified

A low-profile banded pocket keeps essentials tidy without adding bulk.

Reviews

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

Based on 161 reviews

96%would recommend this product

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James L.
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Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Unique, Versatile
4 hours ago
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Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Unique, Versatile
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Fantastic Bag
Purchased in X-PAC for a trip to Bermuda. Used as a day/diaper bag on the trip and worked flawlessly. Held up great in the water/sand. Have transitioned away from our old diaper bag to the Synik 26 as a diaper/everyday bag. Where the child goes, it goes.
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Brian P.
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Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, High Quality Finishings, Durable
12 hours ago
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, High Quality Finishings, Durable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect
Awesome quality and so many pockets that are all perfect in size and location. My last backpack.
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Patrick
3 days ago
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
5 Stars
The Tom Bihn Synik 26 in Black X-Pac is a sleek, futuristic-looking backpack that means business. The X-Pac material gives it a cutting-edge vibe and serious weather resistance, while the layout inside is nothing short of extraordinary—clever compartments, generous space, and thoughtful design throughout. Yes, the zippers are a bit loud (stealth mode not included), but they feel tough and secure. If you’re looking for a backpack that blends techy style with serious functionality, this one delivers!
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Ky-An T.
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Bought For Myself
6 days ago
Bought For Myself
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect Work/Travel
For minimal packers the Synik 26 is perfect for long term travel and work!
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Jim Y.
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Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, Compact
1 week ago
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, Compact
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Synik 26
This bag is as advertised. The only thing I do not like is the interior elasticated pocket. I find this pocket a hinderance. I would far prefer a stiff edged flat pocket.
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Why People Choose TOM BIHN

Travel-Ready Without the Bulk

Fits under most airline seats and breezes through TSA with lay-flat laptop access.

Effortless Organization, No Matter Your Day

Smart pockets and clamshell access keep everything visible and within easy reach.

visible lifestyle^^A Nomad Tote with its front pocket open.

Built to Last a Lifetime (Literally)

Made in Seattle with premium materials and backed by a lifetime guarantee.

Superior Construction. Thoughtful Design.

Every detail is obsessively crafted for function, flexibility, and joy in use—just like we’ve been doing since 1972.

Travel-Ready Without the Bulk

Fits under most airline seats and breezes through TSA with lay-flat laptop access.

Effortless Organization, No Matter Your Day

Smart pockets and clamshell access keep everything visible and within easy reach.

Built to Last a Lifetime (Literally)

Made in Seattle with premium materials and backed by a lifetime guarantee.

Superior Construction. Thoughtful Design.

Every detail is obsessively crafted for function, flexibility, and joy in use—just like we’ve been doing since 1972.

Travel-Ready Without the Bulk

Fits under most airline seats and breezes through TSA with lay-flat laptop access.

Effortless Organization, No Matter Your Day

Smart pockets and clamshell access keep everything visible and within easy reach.

Built to Last a Lifetime (Literally)

Made in Seattle with premium materials and backed by a lifetime guarantee.

Superior Construction. Thoughtful Design.

Every detail is obsessively crafted for function, flexibility, and joy in use—just like we’ve been doing since 1972.

Made in Seattle, Built to Last

Designed with obsessive attention to detail, the Synik 26 offers unmatched organization, comfort, and durability—whether you're commuting, traveling, or navigating daily life. Built to last, made to move with you.

The BIHN Guarantee

Since 1972, we’ve stood behind every bag we make. If it’s our fault, we’ll fix it—no questions asked. For everything else, we offer honest repairs in the same Seattle shop where your bag was born.

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