ebags Haswell Laptop vs Tom Bihn Synik 30

Smaller than expected. This bag is great for a small carry on. It does fit small lap top. It also has small compartment for pair of shoes on bottom

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It is just not the most sturdy bag ever. It says that it is for a laptop and while it will hold it I would for sure not carry it with only one strap over one shoulder as I am not certain it is sturdy enough to do this without ripping. Honestly, I have a 15' laptop so I won't use it for my laptop again as I don't trust the strength but if you have a very small laptop it may work. The quality of construction on this one is a tad bit lacking to categorize it as a laptop backpack, but if you are just headed out for a hike, or the zoo or an excursion and just need a couple things, it will be perfect

". Lies I tell you lies! Okay, not lies but my laptop's nickname is "The Behemoth" and she is THICK (Dell M4800). Coming in at almost 1.5 inches thick at 15

There's a little bit of dimension built in but probably better for flatter items, maybe a small notebook and then inside. If you can see, there's anot...

I actually just downgraded from a Tom Bihn Synik 30 to a Jansport Superbreak Pro (26L). I’ve had a TB Synapse 19 for daily use for 7 years and loved it. Got the Synik for a month-long trip this spring (cut short by 2 weeks because COVID lockdowns hit). Recently I’ve been thinking about what I would have changed as far as gear for that trip and decided I don’t need all those pockets and the Synik is too large and heavy