The Most In-Depth TOM BIHN SYNIK 22 Review on the Internet!

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Not only did we finally get our hands on a Tom Bihn backpack, but have 3 other accessories to show you, too. Presenting the Synik 22: A personal item sized backpack that opens clamshell for the ease of packing and may be one of the best personal item backpacks on the market.
But the excitement doesn't stop there! There are 5 organizational pockets on the front, a 2 point access laptop pocket, removable straps for your sternum and waist, and more.
This is not your average backpack. It is designed, handcrafted, and produced in Seattle, with the best materials, with you in mind! Your comfort and travel needs are well represented with this timeless backpack that will last a lifetime.
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Chapters
00:00-01:14 Into
01:15-02:33 The Unboxing
02:34-03:16 Why An Unboxing
03:17-04:40 Warranty & the Price
04:41-05:38 Liters, Height, Depth, & Width
05:39-08:22 Exterior Pocket Detals
08:33-10:18 Laptop Pocket, Straps, & Waterproof material
10:19-12:10 Interior Bag Details
12:12-14:24 Fully Packed Weight, Height, Width, Depth
14:25-18:57 What I Packed
18:58-19:32 Waterproof Test
19:33-21:15 Final Thoughts
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@ItsTheKellys Ай бұрын

Do you my unboxing videos or my more traditional reviews? Let’s chat about it. ✨ Products mentioned in the video ✨ use these links to support my channel! Tom Bihn Synik 22: shrsl.com/4l1fd Tom Bihn 3D Clear Organizer: shrsl.com/4l1fj Tom Bihn Vertical Packing Cublet: shrsl.com/4l1fk Tom Bihn Packing Cube: shrsl.com/4l1fm

@annwaltzer Ай бұрын

I definitely prefer a review after you have used the products for a little while and put them through the test. So many products out there "look" good but how will you know how they hold up until you've tested them for a while. My big gripe is that things just don't last. For example, I loved my Away luggage sets for a couple of years, but after that the wheels became really hard to deal with, especially when I had a backpack or tote on top and I had to wheel them through streets and carpeting.

@LiftedPRinc Ай бұрын

Definitely want you to travel with it first because it's so helpful in making a purchase decision! I bought a July set from your videos (Light Expandable) and LOVE them!

@angelaaguan Ай бұрын

Hi Lauren, Angela from TOM BIHN here! I'm really happy you enjoyed your Synik and that you were able to pack so much in the bag ☺ I loved the format of this video and I thought this review was super thorough. From the unboxing, the showcase of the features, the packing demo, the fit test, to the waterproof test, I was amazed! We appreciate all the love for TOM BIHN and we'll definitely take notes on making the waist strap longer. I hope you can stop by the factory soon!

@lanceyohe6026 Ай бұрын

I’ve had this bag for a couple of years now. This bag combined with my Away roller is all I need for a 2 week international trip for work. I can cram in my work laptop, 13” iPad Pro, and all of the other essentials that one needs ready access to whether on a plane, train, or automobile. The design of this bag is so good that I’m considering selling off several of my Filson bags. I say this as someone who has exclusively used Filson products for over 25 years - yet they have lost their way outsourcing most of their catalog. In contrast, Tom Bihn has doubled-down on US made quality products that look good and FUNCTION better. And their factory is only a ferry ride away from my house!! My only niggle is the water bottle slot can be difficult when the bag is full depending on the type of bottle used. But this is minor. Great bag!

@ItsTheKellys Ай бұрын

Thank you so much Angela! We were so impressed with everything and can't wait to collab with TOM BIHN again!

@ItsTheKellys Ай бұрын

Thank you for letting us know that, after using it a lot. We appreciate it! I can't wait to travel with it.

@tacticalpencil 12 күн бұрын

@@ItsTheKellysTy for not showing a bunch of bs people don't carry like 8 knives and 3 flashlights and a bunch of pens. Sick of that sht. Keeping it real with the food and dirty shoes😊

@katherinezulick8637 Ай бұрын

I prefer reviews after using them but a combo of unboxing and then post-using reviews would be the best of both worlds!

@LisaR2392 Ай бұрын

Dear Lord, here I go again lol… I MUST have this!! I have sooooo many bags , travel backpacks recently and I have an obsession!

@nexusSix_237 Ай бұрын

I feel ya struggle

@likeomgzilla Ай бұрын

I’ve learned the hard way to invest in quality gear! And it’s such a plus to support an American made company!

@ItsTheKellys Ай бұрын

Yes me too!

@wolfpacgaming5353 Ай бұрын

@@ItsTheKellys high heels tryon collection series?

@MelL3300-l5o Ай бұрын

I’ve wanted this so long and held off due to the cost. But looking in my personal item graveyard, I should’ve just invested in this a long time ago.

@masroorrehan2840 18 күн бұрын

18:50 laptop pocket is deliberately designed in this way to avoid the accidental slipping out of the laptop if zipper is left open. This is an excellent review as it shows the packed size of the bag. Synik 22 is a good option to be taken as a ‘personal item’ on European budget airlines (most have size limit of approx. 40x30x20 cm).

@msjones8873 Күн бұрын

I have this bag! It is the BEST! Especially for someone with a bad back, it is unbelievably comfortable!

@sallymohr7189 21 күн бұрын

I love Tom BIHN products and so glad you did a review!!

@sandybaldwin1883 Ай бұрын

I have multiple Tom Bihn bags, quality is outstanding and the product holds its value, absolutely love this brand!

@IntriguedLioness Ай бұрын

Agreed! I already had a full arsenal by the time I moved to Seattle a few years ago and only by thinning out the herd would I allow myself to buy a few TB. The Technonaut is probably my favourite travel bag but my Yeoman takes me out a lot of gnarly road trips too!

@IntriguedLioness Ай бұрын

I was absolutely gobsmacked by the thumbnail. Lauren is actually acknowledging Tom Binn (!?) and unfortunately this was not a morning to leisurely watch a 21' video.. but.. . When I lived in San Francisco I immersed myself in Timbuktu, CalPak and other CA brands but I was aware of Tom Bihn and when I would fly into Seattle on tourism biz i i first went to the showroom and was so impressed by the array of materials I now have a collection of pouches, packing cubes, the Synik 30 litre, the Techonaut 45 litre, and the Yeoman duffel (which takes quite the beating on roadtrips!) For your subscribers... NO, this is not the pastel coloured cutesy scratched up polycarbonate rectangles that you wheel through an airport or over cobblestones. (I have to pause to acknowledge some do prefer that approach) .. Tom Bihn makes *travelers bags!!!!!* I have never had as much as a stitch come loose, I have never wanted for more pockets or wish for less. The bags are simply perfect and you can choose lighter or heavier material to suit expedition, flight or train travel. My Tom Bihn have been around the world with me, and whenever they release a new fabric or feature as I now live in Seattle we drop by the showroom. I have never walked out without a purchase! Bravo! Bravo Lauren! 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏 I know you will still want your wheels, at least for now, but I will now think of you as the vlogger who reviewed Tom Bihn and not quince! 😮😅 _"travel often, pack well, and invest in fantastic gear!"_

@ItsTheKellys Ай бұрын

I’ve been waiting for your comment 😂

@IntriguedLioness Ай бұрын

@@ItsTheKellys I am laughing so hard now!! .. Returning this evening I had a time to go back and watch the video a second time. Great review! For years we have laughed at Tom Bihn as their designs where nicknamed "dad's bags" but I have owned these bags for a few years now and if I had to choose just one bag to get me through the zombie apocalypse this would be the brand! Perhaps next time you're in Portland at an influencers conference you can swing by Seattle's Tom Bihn. Visiting the factory floor is really not the thing...... but you do get to feel, hands-on, all the different materials that go into the various components and configurations of their bags. Truly serious travel gear!! 🌎 🌍 🌍

@ginamills5597 Ай бұрын

Great comprehensive review.

@craftdiysbyyvette1686 Ай бұрын

I enjoy both types of your reviews.

@colleenc5008 Ай бұрын

I was so excited to see the title of this video, because I've been eyeing TB bags for years. Just haven't taken the plunge, but it's even more tempting now. Great job of unboxing and going through all of the pockets and accessories. Love that the back is a long trolley sleeve - perfect for keeping it secure and balanced on your spinner bag! Appreciate you mentioning the softness of the 311 bag, as I've read about that on the TB site too. Seems like a nice option to the stiff vinyl that most companies use. They make several options of straps, so you may be able to purchase a waist strap that would work for Brian. Thanks for the great review! The Synik seems like the ultimate personal item bag! And yes, would love to see more reviews of TB bags/accessories!

@IntriguedLioness Ай бұрын

If you're a sturdy traveler once you take the plunge you won't regret it. It is difficult to imagine all the different materials but do your research on the site... If you live near, or ever travel through Seattle, drop by. The factory itself is not really a tour per se but the showroom has every single material and option, even when they are not in production.

@colleenc5008 Ай бұрын

@@IntriguedLioness thanks for the tips!

@jameskelly4494 Ай бұрын

Funny. I just mentioned Tom Bihn in one of your other videos. I have several of their bags and the quality is without question the best. I have this bag in a limited edition model last year. I have some camera inserts and also use this bag for a camera bag. Very nice. Also always like unboxing.

@IntriguedLioness Ай бұрын

My Tom Bihns tend to be my sturdier bags and they have taken a beating withoutdamage. As I mentioned in my comment I am definitely surprised but very happy that Lauren has taken the time to look into "wheelless" options .. shall we say!!

@dory7000 Ай бұрын

This was such a good video. I've always looked at Tom Bihn bags, but haven't seriously considered buying one until now. I was hesitant because I didn't know if the look and functionality was top notch. You showed how many features this bag has, and I'm now looking at the brand much more seriously.

@marthameyer7918 Ай бұрын

If I planned on traveling a lot, I’d order this in a heartbeat! I have several of their smaller items and they really do last. I also have a messenger bag that I just don’t use anymore.

@amit666715 Ай бұрын

This was a really a really great review

@ItsTheKellys Ай бұрын

Thank you!

@taysialefaber Ай бұрын

Omg no way!!!! I’m so excited! As a Tom BIHN lover and washingtonian

@IntriguedLioness Ай бұрын

Hello fellow WAshingtonian, from a rather new Seattleite 👋 (my Tom Bihn collection grew after moving here!)

@taysialefaber Ай бұрын

@@IntriguedLioness hello!! I live on the east side (born here, against my will) but I love visiting the Tom bihn store when I’m in town!

@IntriguedLioness Ай бұрын

@@taysialefaberI knew of the brand before moving from California but being so close to the showroom I couldn't resist and now I have the Techonaut, the Yeoman, and an array of pouches and packing cubes. Truly a well-made, well-designed lineup! I choose function over form so give me a quality product manufactured in house over any trendy Barbie luggage!

@taysialefaber Ай бұрын

@@IntriguedLioness absolutely! I just have a synik and the swift (I knit) and some other accessories! Looking at the synapse 25 though 👀

@IntriguedLioness Ай бұрын

@@taysialefaber my advice, if you do go for the Synapse 25 I would choose the Halcyon fabric if you're not familiar. That was a hard call for me and I'm glad I chose Cordura for my heavyweight rough and tumble Yeoman but if you're going to do a 25 litre, especially if you travel in Europe you'll want to cut back the weight and the Halcyon material, which is made in Japan, is very ripstop, fairly ballistic, and incredibly lightweight!

@itllbesuzanarchy Ай бұрын

I live in the Seattle area, so I was excited to see you feature some Tom Bihn products! I have some of their products and they're great. ETA: If you don't want to put the water bottle in the front pocket, you could use a caribiner through the bag's handle on top. Get a bottle with a loop on the top and put it through the caribiner to hang it off the front of the bag.

@IntriguedLioness Ай бұрын

I thought of that immediately when Lauren said so! Anytime someone mentions water bottle pouches I want to proclaim from the rooftops that I have always preferred hooking a carabiner on the outside of my bag. Why would I choose to give up packing space when the water bottle is going to be in my hands most of my time anyway?!?

@itllbesuzanarchy Ай бұрын

@@IntriguedLioness Yup! It also makes it harder to accidentally lose it if you lean over or your bag is jostled, since it's literally attached to your bag. Great minds. 😉

@marybrady6934 Ай бұрын

Love this... I have been going over and over with fjällräven for a personal bag. I haven't because of the lack of pockets and organization. This is perfect. Will have to seriously save up for it. I saved this so when I do..will hit the link for you. Yes..would love to fly to Seattle and see in person..but this is the next best thing. This and with my nomad lane sling...perfection

@ItsTheKellys Ай бұрын

I had one of those. I forget what the model name was but their basic design. It was basic and has the one front pocket. And it was very square and hard to pack. Nothing special. I actually got rid of it 😂

@IntriguedLioness Ай бұрын

@@ItsTheKellysI still laugh at Fjällräven and the fact that you actually have to treat the fabric every now and then or they loose their waterRESISTANT selling point! They are a status $ymbol for the uni bound but not a good personal item!

@julesst.germain9521 Ай бұрын

Cool backpack with lots of features. Can you lock it? How to prevent pick pockets?

@IntriguedLioness Ай бұрын

Tom Bihn exclusively uses YKK zippers. The exterior zippers are usually #10 and sometimes a #8. A cable lock or small luggage lock will easily fit, and while the material is not kevlar, (I actually own a few travel on and a REI bag that is!), the material is sturdy and would definitely resist even a box cutter!

@jameskelly4494 Ай бұрын

A comparison video between Nomad sling and possibly a Tom Bihn LE PETIT DERRIERE would be great if you can get one.

@IntriguedLioness Ай бұрын

Tom Bihn doesn't really play the influencer game but Lauren might reach out or even invest in one!

@TravelinJenB Ай бұрын

I love your reviews! Could you review the Onli Travel System? There's another one I want to see too but I'll have to ask about it later because I can't remember what it's called.

@ItsTheKellys Ай бұрын

Thank you! I actually just came across that the other day, or something similar, and screenshot it to look into. Its innovative for sure! Not sure if it would work for my type of trips, but I'd love to get my hands on one for you guys!

@ashleyholcomb775 28 күн бұрын

Hey! Love your videos! Now that you have reviewed both, do you like the Synik 22 or the Able Thirteen Daybag better? I’m trying to choose between the two. Is there another ultimate fav? Thank you!

@ItsTheKellys 26 күн бұрын

I think the Synik is my dream backpack. The 13 is very very small.

@sophiamoskalo7774 Ай бұрын

Unboxings are fun, but I prefer some real information about how something works.Lots of things look good on the surface or from the company description,but the reality doesn't always march up.

@ItsTheKellys Ай бұрын

That’s why I always try to do a real packing example at least. I review so many bags, and as much as I travel, I don’t always get to use them all on a trip before my weekly reviews! I do loan them out to family and friends though, if I want them tested!

@Ann-wv2ti Ай бұрын

I prefer reviews after using them because that’s when you really understand the pros and cons of any given bag. However, I think all your reviews are great. Question: What do you think of the BÉIS toiletry bags with regard to the 311 rule? I like that the Dopp kit opens like the weekender but you’d have to pack your liquids in a separate see through bag. The Dopp kit might also be too big. I like the in flight essentials which looks smaller but I don’t know if it is TSA compliant with the two separate sides.

@ItsTheKellys Ай бұрын

I personally have yet to find a BEIS toiletry bag that would really work with the 311 rule, or that I would want to use. The Dopp Kit is MASSIVE and I'm about to sell mine possibly. It's never been used. The in flight essentials looks okay, but its honestly just so hard and bulky. The other big cosmetics case is half the size of a carry on. I think BEIS caters a lot of overpackers, and checked bag travelers, and their toiletry items take up half of the carry ons. I personally love a toiletry bag for non liquids that is small with pockets, and a clear quart baggie sized one for liquids that isn't "hard"

@Ann-wv2ti Ай бұрын

Thank you for taking the time to provide a thoughtful and detailed response to a complete stranger. That is very kind of you. You are confirming what I suspected. The Beis toiletry bags are too big for carryon only travel. I think I will use my Beis points to get the compression packing cubes instead. Have a great day and thank you again for your response. 😊

@ItsTheKellys Ай бұрын

@Ann-wv2ti you’re welcome! I like the compression cubes but only the 4 small ones (they aren’t compression!) the bigger ones won’t fit a carry in.

@Fionasworld._ Ай бұрын

Hey Lauren! Can you please do a review on the Calpak Terra 26L backpack/duffel bag if you ever get the chance? I've realized that I won't pull the trigger unless you approve as you've been the best luggage/travel reviewer I've found lol! Thanks for all your recommendations - I am a huge monos and beis girl :)

@ItsTheKellys Ай бұрын

Hey! I appreciate you! I don’t really like Calpak’s stuff, as they have always broken for me and others. I actually started this channel when my Calpak suitcase broke in the middle of my honeymoon and I wanted to find something better!

@amit666715 Ай бұрын

Btw , I put my Nalgene in the bottom pocket and it fits perfect .

@ItsTheKellys Ай бұрын

Great idea!!

@DrummyCovers15 14 күн бұрын

Will you consider reviewing the larger Synik 30?

@ItsTheKellys 13 күн бұрын

I’m working on a review for the Technonaut 45 now, and then possibly another bag, to show all of the styles. But if I do the 30, it would be the same bag, just bigger, so I’d likely do a short video comparing the extra space and what all fits.

@james22939 Ай бұрын

I love you so much

@ginamills5597 Ай бұрын

Oh I see u have the cadence for some of ur toiletries. Do u recommend that brand?

@ItsTheKellys Ай бұрын

I use the small ones for moisturizer and face wash!

@ginamills5597 Ай бұрын

@@ItsTheKellys k. thx

@stefanisoliman Ай бұрын

Ha! Pogs and gel pens!

@ItsTheKellys Ай бұрын

Were pogs ever banned in Canada from schools, or was that just a US thing? haha

@littlegertie Ай бұрын

I had planned to buy one of the Synik packs last year on Black Friday. However, Tom Bihn does not offer Black Friday sales. I didn’t know that prior to that day. I was disappointed.

@ItsTheKellys Ай бұрын

I hear they don’t do any sales :-/

@johnjulie6657 Ай бұрын

Doesn't the strap that goes above your chest, it looks like its toward your neck and would choke you.

@vesnafara Ай бұрын

Do you have a favoriter everyday backpack for Camera gear and laptop?

@IntriguedLioness Ай бұрын

If you've never looked into Peak Design do so. Also pricey, but definitely worth it.

@ItsTheKellys Ай бұрын

Usually if I have my camera and lenses, I’m internationally traveling, so it’s a very difficult thing for me. I opt to put my gear in a padded cube with separators, and put it in my backpack of choice for the trip.

@vesnafara Ай бұрын

@@IntriguedLionessI’ll check them out!

@vesnafara Ай бұрын

⁠⁠@@ItsTheKellysI’ll look into some cubes with padded cube with separators. That sounds like a really good option. Thank you for your reply. To answer your question from the video. I like all your reviews! But if I have to choose It would prefer review of bags you have actually used 😊