Originally Posted By: acropolis5

I thought I was well versed in backpacks, but the Tom Binh Synapse was new to me. It looks like areal contender for the weekend EDC bag. As luck has it, I just ordered the Dakine Apex to audition it as the weekend bag. I liked the bottle pockets and the bottom attachment straps. I will delete the hydration set-up, except for special occasions. If it proves to be too big, I'm going to return it and order the Synapse.


I went well over a year considering the purchase of a Synapse before I finally bought it. I've probably been through 20 backpacks over the years (various Eastpaks, Jansports, Keltys, Mountainsmiths, LL Bean, Eddie Bauer, Duluth Pack, etc.) but the Synapse is by far my favorite. The pictures and the description on the Tom Bihn website don't really do it justice. I really had to load it up with my stuff to appreciate the design.