• visible variant TB1833-BJ^^ A Black Small Cafe Bag Freudian Slip carrying four pens, a Fields Notebook and a Phone
  • visible variant TB1833-BJ^^ The back of the Blcak Small Cafe Bag Freudian Slip. A Small e-Reader is in the zippered pocket, and a charger is in the slash mesh pocket.
  • visible variant TB1833-BJ TB1833-LJ TB1833-GJ TB1833-IJ^^ The Small Cafe Bag Freudian Slip inside a Small Cafe Bag
  • visible variant TB1834-BJ^^ A Black Medium Cafe Bag Freudian Slip, holding a small notebook, pens, multi-tool, and a phone.
  • visible variant TB1834-BJ^^ The back of the Black Medium Cafe Bag Freudian Slip, packed with notebooks and a paperback book.
  • visible variant TB1834-BJ TB1834-LJ TB1834-GJ TB1834-IJ^^ The Medium Café Bag Freudian Slip in the Medium Café Bag.
  • visible variant TB1835-BN^^ The Large Café Bag Freudian Slip, holding four pens, a protein bar, small binoculars and a field guide.
  • visible variant TB1835-BN^^ The back of the Large Café Bag Freudian Slip, holding a notebook, magazine and a Clear Organizer Pen/Pencil pouch.
  • visible variant TB1835-BN^^ The Large Café Bag Freudian Slip inside the Large Café Bag.
  • visible variant TB1836-BJ^^ The Black Maker's Bag / Swift Freudian Slip, holding a magazine and knitting tools.
  • visible variant TB1836-BJ^^ The Black Maker's Bag / Swift Freudian Slip holding knitting needles and other knitting tools.
  • visible variant TB1836-BJ^^ The Black Maker's Bag / Swift Freudian Slip laying flat, holding magazines and a ball of yarn.
  • visible variant TB1836-BJ TB1836-LJ TB1836-GJ TB1836-IJ^^ The Maker's Bag / Swift Freudian Slip holding books and maganizes.
  • visible variant TB1836-BJ TB1836-LJ TB1836-GJ TB1836-IJ^^ Knitting needles in the lower pocket of the Maker's Bag / Swift Freudian Slip.
  • visible variant TB1836-BJ TB1836-LJ TB1836-GJ TB1836-IJ ^^ The Maker's Bag / Swift Freudian Slip in a Maker's Bag.
  • visible variant TB1836-BJ TB1836-LJ TB1836-GJ TB1836-IJ ^^ A person retrieving paint brushes from the lower pocket of the Maker's Bag / Swift Freudian Slip.
  • visible variant TB1836-BJ TB1836-LJ TB1836-GJ TB1836-IJ ^^ Notebooks in the Maker's Bag / Swift Freudian Slip
  • visible variant TB1836-BJ TB1836-LJ TB1836-GJ TB1836-IJ ^^ Notebooks in the Maker's Bag / Swift Freudian Slip
  • visible variant TB1845-BJ ^^ The Black Tri-Star / Western Flyer Freudian Slip, holding pens, a multi-tool, a pencil pouch, two small notebooks and a wireless mouse.
  • visible variant TB1845-BJ^^ The back of the Tri-Star / Western Flyer Freudian Slip, holding a file folder, notebook, and magazine.
  • visible variant TB1845-BJ TB1845-LJ TB1845-IJ ^^ A close up of the slash pockets of the Tri-Star / Western Flyer Freudian Slip
  • visible variant TB1845-BJ TB1845-LJ TB1845-IJ ^^ A close shot of the business card pocket, pen loops, and tool loop on the Tri-Star/ Western Flyer Freudian Slip
  • visible variant TB1845-BJ TB1845-LJ TB1845-IJ^^ A close shot of the pen loops and multi-tool pocket of the Tri-Star / Western Flyer Freudian Slip
  • visible variant TB1845-BJ TB1845-LJ TB1845-IJ^^ A close up of the top pocket of the Tri-Star / Western Flyer Freudian Slip, holding an Apple wireless mouse.
  • visible variant TB1842-BJ^^ The Black Synapse 19 Freudian Slip, holding a charger, cables, passport, pens, and a phone.
  • visible variant TB1842-BJ^^ the back of the Black Synapse 19 Freudian Slip, holding a file folder, a small manila envelope and a small notebook.
  • visible detail^^The Synapse 19 Freudian Slip laying flat
  • visible detail^^ A Synapse 19 Freudian Slip in a Synapse 19 along with a Cache laptop sleeve.
  • visible variant TB1843-BJ ^^ A Black Synapse 25 Freudian Slip holding pends, a small notepad, a wireless mouse, pens, cables, and charger.
  • visible variant TB1843-BJ^^ The back of the Black Synapse 25 Freudian Slip, holding file folders, small notebooks, and a small tablet.
  • visible variant TB1843-BJ TB1843-LJ TB1843-GJ TB1843-IJ^^ A Synapse 25 Freudian Slip in the Synapse 25 with a Cache laptop sleeve
  • visible variant TB1844-BJ^^ The Black Brain Bag Freudian Slip, carrying an e-Reader, a charger, a small notebook, a wireless mouse and pens.
  • visible variant TB1844-BJ TB1844-LJ TB1844-IJ^^ The Brain Bag Freudian Slip laying flat.
  • visible variant TB1844-BJ TB1844-LJ TB1844-IJ^^ The back of the Brain Bag Freudian Slip, laying flat.
  • detail visible ^^ The webbing handle of a Freudian Slip
  • visible lifestyle^^Person sitting on a log at the beach, holding a pair of binoculars and taking notes. The Large Cafe Bag with its Freudian Slip sits next to them.
  • visible lifestyle^^Person creating a watercolor illustration in a cafe. Their Medium Cafe Bag and its Freudian Slip is on the table, along with a breakfast sandwich and cup of tea.
  • visible lifestyle^^A person sits at their office desk. In the background is an Aubergine Cafe Bag. They are working out of a Small Cafe Bag Freudian Slip in Cloud.
  • visible variant TB1843-BJ TB1843-LJ TB1843-GJ TB1843-IJ^^ A person removing the Synapse 25 Freudian Slip from the Synapse 25.
  • visible lifestyle^^A Synapse 19 Freudian Slip in a fully packed Synapse 19
  • visible variant TB1842-BJ TB1842-LJ TB1842-GJ TB1842-IJ^^ A top view of the Synapse 19 Freudian Slip in a packed Synapse 19.
  • visible variant TB1842-BJ TB1842-LJ TB1842-GJ TB1842-IJ^^ A Synapse 19 Freudian slip being removed from a Synapse 19.
  • visible variant TB1843-BJ TB1843-LJ TB1843-GJ TB1843-IJ^^ A person holding the top of the Synapse 25 Freudian Slip.
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  • visible variant TB1833-BJ^^ A Black Small Cafe Bag Freudian Slip carrying four pens, a Fields Notebook and a Phone
  • visible variant TB1833-BJ^^ The back of the Blcak Small Cafe Bag Freudian Slip. A Small e-Reader is in the zippered pocket, and a charger is in the slash mesh pocket.
  • visible variant TB1833-BJ TB1833-LJ TB1833-GJ TB1833-IJ^^ The Small Cafe Bag Freudian Slip inside a Small Cafe Bag
  • visible variant TB1834-BJ^^ A Black Medium Cafe Bag Freudian Slip, holding a small notebook, pens, multi-tool, and a phone.
  • visible variant TB1834-BJ^^ The back of the Black Medium Cafe Bag Freudian Slip, packed with notebooks and a paperback book.
  • visible variant TB1834-BJ TB1834-LJ TB1834-GJ TB1834-IJ^^ The Medium Café Bag Freudian Slip in the Medium Café Bag.
  • visible variant TB1835-BN^^ The Large Café Bag Freudian Slip, holding four pens, a protein bar, small binoculars and a field guide.
  • visible variant TB1835-BN^^ The back of the Large Café Bag Freudian Slip, holding a notebook, magazine and a Clear Organizer Pen/Pencil pouch.
  • visible variant TB1835-BN^^ The Large Café Bag Freudian Slip inside the Large Café Bag.
  • visible variant TB1836-BJ^^ The Black Maker's Bag / Swift Freudian Slip, holding a magazine and knitting tools.
  • visible variant TB1836-BJ^^ The Black Maker's Bag / Swift Freudian Slip holding knitting needles and other knitting tools.
  • visible variant TB1836-BJ^^ The Black Maker's Bag / Swift Freudian Slip laying flat, holding magazines and a ball of yarn.
  • visible variant TB1836-BJ TB1836-LJ TB1836-GJ TB1836-IJ^^ The Maker's Bag / Swift Freudian Slip holding books and maganizes.
  • visible variant TB1836-BJ TB1836-LJ TB1836-GJ TB1836-IJ^^ Knitting needles in the lower pocket of the Maker's Bag / Swift Freudian Slip.
  • visible variant TB1836-BJ TB1836-LJ TB1836-GJ TB1836-IJ ^^ The Maker's Bag / Swift Freudian Slip in a Maker's Bag.
  • visible variant TB1836-BJ TB1836-LJ TB1836-GJ TB1836-IJ ^^ A person retrieving paint brushes from the lower pocket of the Maker's Bag / Swift Freudian Slip.
  • visible variant TB1836-BJ TB1836-LJ TB1836-GJ TB1836-IJ ^^ Notebooks in the Maker's Bag / Swift Freudian Slip
  • visible variant TB1836-BJ TB1836-LJ TB1836-GJ TB1836-IJ ^^ Notebooks in the Maker's Bag / Swift Freudian Slip
  • visible variant TB1845-BJ ^^ The Black Tri-Star / Western Flyer Freudian Slip, holding pens, a multi-tool, a pencil pouch, two small notebooks and a wireless mouse.
  • visible variant TB1845-BJ^^ The back of the Tri-Star / Western Flyer Freudian Slip, holding a file folder, notebook, and magazine.
  • visible variant TB1845-BJ TB1845-LJ TB1845-IJ ^^ A close up of the slash pockets of the Tri-Star / Western Flyer Freudian Slip
  • visible variant TB1845-BJ TB1845-LJ TB1845-IJ ^^ A close shot of the business card pocket, pen loops, and tool loop on the Tri-Star/ Western Flyer Freudian Slip
  • visible variant TB1845-BJ TB1845-LJ TB1845-IJ^^ A close shot of the pen loops and multi-tool pocket of the Tri-Star / Western Flyer Freudian Slip
  • visible variant TB1845-BJ TB1845-LJ TB1845-IJ^^ A close up of the top pocket of the Tri-Star / Western Flyer Freudian Slip, holding an Apple wireless mouse.
  • visible variant TB1842-BJ^^ The Black Synapse 19 Freudian Slip, holding a charger, cables, passport, pens, and a phone.
  • visible variant TB1842-BJ^^ the back of the Black Synapse 19 Freudian Slip, holding a file folder, a small manila envelope and a small notebook.
  • visible detail^^The Synapse 19 Freudian Slip laying flat
  • visible detail^^ A Synapse 19 Freudian Slip in a Synapse 19 along with a Cache laptop sleeve.
  • visible variant TB1843-BJ ^^ A Black Synapse 25 Freudian Slip holding pends, a small notepad, a wireless mouse, pens, cables, and charger.
  • visible variant TB1843-BJ^^ The back of the Black Synapse 25 Freudian Slip, holding file folders, small notebooks, and a small tablet.
  • visible variant TB1843-BJ TB1843-LJ TB1843-GJ TB1843-IJ^^ A Synapse 25 Freudian Slip in the Synapse 25 with a Cache laptop sleeve
  • visible variant TB1844-BJ^^ The Black Brain Bag Freudian Slip, carrying an e-Reader, a charger, a small notebook, a wireless mouse and pens.
  • visible variant TB1844-BJ TB1844-LJ TB1844-IJ^^ The Brain Bag Freudian Slip laying flat.
  • visible variant TB1844-BJ TB1844-LJ TB1844-IJ^^ The back of the Brain Bag Freudian Slip, laying flat.
  • detail visible ^^ The webbing handle of a Freudian Slip
  • visible lifestyle^^Person sitting on a log at the beach, holding a pair of binoculars and taking notes. The Large Cafe Bag with its Freudian Slip sits next to them.
  • visible lifestyle^^Person creating a watercolor illustration in a cafe. Their Medium Cafe Bag and its Freudian Slip is on the table, along with a breakfast sandwich and cup of tea.
  • visible lifestyle^^A person sits at their office desk. In the background is an Aubergine Cafe Bag. They are working out of a Small Cafe Bag Freudian Slip in Cloud.
  • visible variant TB1843-BJ TB1843-LJ TB1843-GJ TB1843-IJ^^ A person removing the Synapse 25 Freudian Slip from the Synapse 25.
  • visible lifestyle^^A Synapse 19 Freudian Slip in a fully packed Synapse 19
  • visible variant TB1842-BJ TB1842-LJ TB1842-GJ TB1842-IJ^^ A top view of the Synapse 19 Freudian Slip in a packed Synapse 19.
  • visible variant TB1842-BJ TB1842-LJ TB1842-GJ TB1842-IJ^^ A Synapse 19 Freudian slip being removed from a Synapse 19.
  • visible variant TB1843-BJ TB1843-LJ TB1843-GJ TB1843-IJ^^ A person holding the top of the Synapse 25 Freudian Slip.
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(415 Reviews)

Freudian Slip

$59

Your gadgets and papers go in the Freudian Slip. The Freudian Slip goes in your backpack.

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Size: Maker's Bag/Swift

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Exterior Color:
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Exterior Material:
210 Ballistic

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Description

Your pens, papers, tablet, notebooks, pens, and geegaws of all kinds go in the Freudian Slip. And the Freudian Slip goes inside of your backpack.

Is there such a thing as being too organized? We don't think so. The Freudian Slip is an organizational insert designed to add additional pockets and storage to your bag.

Reviews

4.8
Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
Based on 415 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 353 Total 4 star reviews: 39 Total 3 star reviews: 11 Total 2 star reviews: 10 Total 1 star reviews: 2
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415 reviews
  • MB
    Michelle B.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Compact, Unique
    1 hour ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Compact, Unique
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Inner soul

    This little tool is like the inner soul of my Synic pack. While the bag its self has great pockets and storage, this nifty tool keeps notebooks, my kindle, my fav pens all at a quick reach. It keeps items from getting lost or rolling around my pack that are smaller and easier to lose. I took a star off because it’s just a smidge too big for my Synik 22. It’s more pointed than rounded at the top than it looks in this picture which sometimes makes the zipper a challenge to close.

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  • DM
    DIANE M.
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    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Versatile, Unique
    3 days ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Versatile, Unique
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Nothing gets left behind!

    No more cursing that my ear pods are left in the “other” bag, or wondering if I have a pen with me - everything is always at my fingertips! Brilliant addition to my Makers bag. Of course, some bright colors would be fun…😎

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  • MQ
    Michelle Q.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Compact
    4 days ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Compact
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Love it

    Great product. High quality

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  • PR
    Patricia R.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Unique
    4 days ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Unique
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Organizes it all!

    The F Slip is wonderful!it otrganizes things so they don’t end up at the bottom of the bag. Plus it’s large enough to cushion and store my tablet. Thanks Tom Buhn

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  • JB
    Juanita B.
    Verified Buyer
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Easily Adjustable, Versatile, Durable
    4 days ago
    Bought For Myself
    Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Easily Adjustable, Versatile, Durable
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Flexible

    What I appreciate about the Freudian Slip is its flexibility to adapt to the project at hand. Whether I am working on a piano instruction video or a knitting project, the Freudian Slip can keep things organized.

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Built to Last a Lifetime

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

Every bag is thoughtfully designed for effortless travel.

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

Effortless Organization, No Matter Your Day

Smart pockets and O-rings keep everything visible and within easy reach.

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

Built to Last a Lifetime

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

Every bag is thoughtfully designed for effortless travel.

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

Effortless Organization, No Matter Your Day

Smart pockets and O-rings keep everything visible and within easy reach.

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

Built to Last a Lifetime

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, we pride ourselves in offering bags in unmatched quality and durability—whether you're commuting, traveling, or navigating daily life. Built to last, made to move with you.

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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.