Tom Bihn Synik 22 vs Tom Bihn Daylight Backpack
Tom Bihn Synik 22 ($345) vs Tom Bihn Daylight Backpack ($125) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right backpack.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Tom Bihn Synik 22 | Tom Bihn Daylight Backpack |
| Price | $345 | $125 |
| Weight | 930g | 510g |
| Volume | 22L | — |
| Material | 525D Ballistic + Halcyon | 630d Ballistic nylon |
| Laptop | 15" | — |
| Origin | Seattle, WA USA | — |
| Access | Clamshell + top | — |
| Warranty | Lifetime | — |
| Weight | — | 510g (Tom Bihn published) |
Pros & Cons
Tom Bihn Synik 22
- Clamshell packing-cube access
- O-ring modular interior
- Made in Seattle USA
- Halcyon liner ultralight
- Lifetime warranty
- $345 premium entry
- Aesthetic polarizing
- Often waitlisted
Tom Bihn Daylight Backpack
- Packs flat and stays light
- Five O-rings keep small items tethered
- Made in Seattle
- No padding or laptop sleeve
- Spectron version is lighter but less abrasion resistant
Tom Bihn Daylight Backpack is the better value at $125. Both are part of our curated backpack index — tap through to check current pricing.