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

Black Ballistic/Northwest Sky 200 Halcyon

Exterior Color:
Periwinkle

Interior Color:
Kelpie

Exterior Material:
X-Pac®

Interior Material:
200 Halcyon

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Synik 26

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

Max Laptop Compartment Size
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
PFC Free, 100% Recycled RX30 X-Pac®bluesign® certified

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

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

4.8

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

Based on 192 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 172 Total 4 star reviews: 13 Total 3 star reviews: 5 Total 2 star reviews: 2 Total 1 star reviews: 0

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Sarah W.
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Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, High Quality Finishings, Good Storage Size
15 hours ago
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, High Quality Finishings, Good Storage Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Very nice travel bag, all-around organizer.
The larger Synik is too big to fit under an airline seat but this one crams in there quite well as long as it's not overstuffed. My only two complaints with the bag are (1) that it's a little heavier than some other travel backpacks, but it makes up for that by being better-padded; and (2) that there's no external sleeve for a water bottle. You can get one in the larger vertical internal compartment but that makes it more difficult to access. Also, I want to stick my ereader in there.
Everything is a tradeoff, though, and in general this is a really nicely designed, thoughtful bag for the road warrior.
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Christian G.
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Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, Compact, Durable, High Quality Craftsmanship
16 hours ago
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, Compact, Durable, High Quality Craftsmanship
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Exactly what I needed
A job shift meant I no longer needed a briefcase, and the Synik 26 fit my requirements to a T. The laptop pocket is just large enough to house my MacBook Air 15", and the rest of the other pockets are as well designed and crafted as every other Tom Bihn product I own. Highly recommend this bag for someone seeking a relatively light, small, (but not too small), really comfortable backpack.
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Vanesa P.
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Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Sewn in USA, Good Storage Size, High Quality Craftsmanship, Comfortable
6 days ago
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Sewn in USA, Good Storage Size, High Quality Craftsmanship, Comfortable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
One satisfied customer!
The S26 served its purpose! I went on my 4 day trip to NOLA. Packed 4 pants and 4 shirts; a pajama set; raincoat. Undergarments and toiletry bag. Plus my Son’s 4 pairs of socks, swim trunks and tee shirt. Needless to say, I’ll be using this backpack for future trips.
I would say the only drawback was not having room to include my 18 ounce Yeti water tumbler. But all in all, that was a small sacrifice. Considering everything else was fitting.
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N B.
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Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Good Storage Size, Versatile, Comfortable, Easily Adjustable
1 week ago
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Good Storage Size, Versatile, Comfortable, Easily Adjustable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I got the black halycon with grey interior. Love it.
Started off a little hesitant but its a great bag.
I used it for travel and it fit a lot and was comfortable.
The shoulder and waist straps help with the weight but overall am glad my long drawn search resulted in this very versatile bag.
May not use it as edc as it has too many compartments for daily grab. Love love it for weekend travel etc.
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Edward M.
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Product Standouts Good Storage Size, Unique, High Quality Craftsmanship, Thoughtful Design, Versatile
1 week ago
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Good Storage Size, Unique, High Quality Craftsmanship, Thoughtful Design, Versatile
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My (bag) partner—how I love thee
I’m still getting to know this bag fully, but it was love at first pack out.
The bottom pocket feels bottomless, the side pockets the same… the internal section is huge and I traveled with it for my first overnight this past week and it did exactly what I hoped it would—became a single bag setup for all of my work equipment, my work clothes, my dopp kit, and during the conference, a few new books on employee-ownership (shame TB didn’t go w/ an ESOP).
I’m still learning how this bag can work best for me, but I can confidently say it’s the most thoughtfully designed bag I’ve ever owned. I love the fabric, the zippers are bomb proof, and that bottom pocket… again, WOW.
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