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:
Wisteria

Exterior Material:
420 Spectron

Interior Material:
200 Halcyon

Upcoming Colorways

Black Ballistic/Northwest Sky 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 10 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
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

Synik 26 Key Features

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.

Comfortable Carry

Lushly padded shoulder straps and grab handle.

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.

Comfortable Carry

Lushly padded shoulder straps and grab handle.

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.

Comfortable Carry

Lushly padded shoulder straps and grab handle.

Reviews

4.8

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars

Based on 205 reviews

Total 5 star reviews: 183 Total 4 star reviews: 15 Total 3 star reviews: 5 Total 2 star reviews: 2 Total 1 star reviews: 0

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Caryn Z.
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Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Durable, Easily Adjustable, Unique, Versatile
10 hours ago
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A really great bag that just doesn't fit my body
After nearly a year of poring over different bags and packs, I finally decided to go in on an S26. It is a lovely bag, it served its purpose, but I may look to exchange it on the (real) FB group for an s19 or 22.
About me:
• Use case is primarily for my personal item for international travel so I can keep my laptop, switch, notebook, a couple toiletries for freshening up, and my meds on-hand. I plan to use it as an EDC when I'm bopping around doing work at cafes or friends' houses etc.
• I am short at 5'1", I lift weights, and I am used to carrying heavy backpacks and messenger bags from going to highschool and college in the early 00s.
• I've previously used duffel bags and random packs for my personal items, including the WANDRD PRVKE21 and some cheap backpack from Tommy Bahama via TJMaxx.
The good:
• THE POCKETS!?! - truly an incredibly well laid-out bag. As an ADHDer, I really love having the 5 smaller exterior pockets, each with their own o-ring(s) for clipping other, smaller bags or items inside. Even when I initially over-packed the inside, the outside pockets were still usable, just tight to get into. I got a cubelet and a lanyard and that kept all my small things handy for the flight.
• The modularity - similarly, the bag having all the internal attachment points makes the bag somewhat of a shape-shifter. I can attach my non-TB tech pouch with gateclips to the inside, I can strap down loose items and bags with the internal suitcase straps, I can move stuff around…
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Michael B.
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Bought For Myself
Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Comfortable, Good Storage Size, Great Gift, Sewn in USA
2 days ago
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts High Quality Craftsmanship, Comfortable, Good Storage Size, Great Gift, Sewn in USA
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best backpack ever
This Synik 26 is everything in a bag a person is looking for. The numerous pockets, the toothy zippers, and the Astros blue with the complimentary orange lining makes this my favorite of all time. I also am happy that the extra straps are removable since I don't need all the hiking security full time. I can just stow them away for the future hikes. It sheds rain like a champ and can't imagine that I ever will need another, but I'll definitely buy one as a gift for someone. Everyone should have one of these.
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Kendra D.
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Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Good Storage Size, Durable
1 month ago
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, High Quality Craftsmanship, Sewn in USA, Good Storage Size, Durable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent bag!
I am so impressed with this backpack! I hadn't traveled in a long time and needed a new bag for a personal item, and it worked flawlessly. It has so many pockets and places to keep things, but it doesn't get too bulky or hard to manage. I am about 5'6" and slimly built, and it fit fine. I was able to pack a change of clothes, books, paperwork, toiletries and more, not counting a fully loaded tech pouch and other odds and ends in the outside pockets, plus an 18oz water bottle. It worked great and fit perfectly under the airplane seat with no problem. It's incredibly sturdy and looks like it's not even been used at all. I also love the colorful liner. It makes it so easy to find things. I had intended to use it solely for traveling, but I like it so much that I'm probably going to use it as a daily carry now.
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Mayette M.
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Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, High Quality Finishings
3 months ago
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, High Quality Craftsmanship, Durable, High Quality Finishings
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great backpack for travel and work
I’m in love with the organization that the Synik 26 provides. I like having a place for everything and with the O-rings available to customize organization ever further, this bag is a win for me. I originally bought it as a travel backpack to use as a personal item on the plane. I wanted the “chin” pocket to stash a fanny pack that I could easily access on a flight. I like it so much that I use the backpack for work now. The Baboon to the Moon Fanny Pack fits perfectly in the chin pocket. A 40oz Owala FreeSip doesn’t fit in the water bottle pocket, as pictured, but I still use it anyway. I’m 5’2” and the 26 fits well with my short torso. This was my first TB purchase and I don’t think it’ll be my last!
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Oscar D.
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Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, Unique, Versatile, High Quality Craftsmanship
4 months ago
Bought For Myself
Product Standouts Thoughtful Design, Comfortable, Unique, Versatile, High Quality Craftsmanship
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazed!!
Working in the healthcare I’ve been always in search of thee bag. And some would work one way but not truly fit my need. I finally found the synik 26L and with it’s structural organization of pockets for my water bottle and side pockets was perfect for my quick access needs, the insert they offer to add made this bag not only be perfect to organize and fit my needs for work but be able to slip that insert out and turn into a EDC bag in the matter of seconds. Going from work to now gym or even dad mode is so easy and I get one bag now that does it alll. No more having to switch from bag to bag I just have to take one thing out and I’m good to go. This bag is built to last.
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