r/tombihn

I know there's no such thing as "waterproof" materials, but I recently bought the Synik 22 in ballistic. I carried it in the rain and by the end it was pretty wet, and had seemingly absorbed the water. It wasn't dripping and the inside was still dry, but much longer in the rain I could see it starting to leak.

So, what is Spectron's water resistance (if any)? Would water more roll off, or would it absorb as well?

I'd like something to organize cables / plugs / maybe pens for the techonaut 45. Is there a recommended thing, maybe something that can hook to the inside of it, or even go into one of the side pockets?

My bag for years has been the brain bag, which has three moderately spacious pockets which have made organizing pretty simple, and I'd like something that serves as the equivalent for my techonaut 45.

I have been a long time lurker here, but I haven’t heard a lot about carrying comfort of bags, for eg. how much can I carry in copilot ? 5kg ?? What’s the comfortable weight ? Carrying challenges ? Solutions if there are any ? I am looking for a perfect personal item bag, I have a 14 inch laptop, is pilot a default choice for me ? How much weight does it can carry comfortably ? I tried backpacks and convertible totes but their access is so tedious when you are sitting on plane seat, want to avoid them. Is yeoman duffel a better solution than these 2? What do you think ?

Hello lovely people,

I am seriously considering having my fam that lives in the US pick up 1-2 bags for me the next time they travel to my part of the world. Since I’m not able to go there in person to check out sizes etc, I thought perhaps you could help me make some decisions.

I’m a tall-ish person (5’,11”), and have slight shoulder pain, but I don’t think that’s very relevant. I travel very frequently for work, and need a couple of things that will work well to help me organize. Thank you!

Needs for EDC:

- Small-ish (I’m looking at the smallest versions of both the Synapse and Synik)

- Will carry: 13 inch laptop, computer and phone charger, journal + 1-2 books/brochures, 750ml water bottle, compact lunch box, meds+basic daily toiletries (lip balm, spf), glasses, sometimes a thin merino wool undershirt

- This is for days when I have to run to onsite work assignments, conferences, hop into a new city drop my bags in the hotel and go

- I really don’t want this to be huge, I’m decent at streamlining packing, but wonder if 19L will not suffice (even with the organization)

- Somewhat collapsible (pack a bag within a bag if I need to make a quick switch)

- Not make me look like a giant with a tiny handbag lol

Needs for weekend travel:

- Looking into 30L range for this

- Don’t particularly like the look of the Techonaut 30L

- Will pack for 2-3 days OR use this as EDC on days I need to travel with my microscope

Additional:

- For those of you who have the 40-45L versions of Tom

Bihn, I’d love to know how those sit on your backs and if they work for 1-week/ 10 day trips when you don’t have the guarantee of a place to do laundry

- General protection (some of my medications are in glass bottles)

- Decent hip & sternum support

Looking for a well priced dark color copilot.
Let me know if anyone got one they want to sell.

Thanks!

Looking for one in Spectron (Black or Bordeaux) preferably with a contrasting bright halcyon interior. Thanks!

I just scored a Synapse 25 in red blend cordura with wasabi lining. 😄 Is the red blend cordura more raspberry/pinkish red, or more on the traditional red side? I think it will be gorgeous either way, but I'm wondering about it. Thanks!

Hello all! I have a Synik 30L and am looking for suggestions on the best packing solutions for my trip. Looking to “one bag” it, what would the best type of packing cubes / organization in the subs experience to use? Also unrelated other than soaking in the sink is there a preferred spot cleaning product that you all would recommend for my bag ( exterior is sunglow )

Thank you all in advance :)

Edit*. I will be going to Poland/Ukraine at the end of June

Still trying to surprise my friend for her baby coming. Found out she really only likes Saguaro (and maybe verde but especially Saguaro) but not olive (and of course I already purchased an olive bag for her😢 - she of course, doesn’t know this)… anyone have anything? Baby is coming soon… like any day soon. I need a bag asap. She wants gray inside, I know that might not even be possible, so show me what you’ve got and I’ll see what might works. She does prefer a 19, but might consider a 25. I have items to trade or I can purchase. If anyone can come with a paramour that’s another bag we also talked about… so I’ll throw that on the table if you’ve got one too. Thanks!