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url: "https://onebag.travel/compare/cp0hu6mse7/5-11-rush-12-2-0/ucnolfebas/tom-bihn-synik-26/"
title: "5.11 Rush 12 2.0 vs Tom Bihn Synik 26 - One Bag Travel"
description: "5.11 Rush 12 2.0 vs Tom Bihn Synik 26: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 vs. Tom Bihn Synik 26

Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.

## [5.11 Rush 12 2.0](https://onebag.travel/carryon/cp0hu6mse7/5-11-rush-12-2-0/)

by [5.11](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=5.11)

![Front facing view of the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990314/carryons/5-11-rush-12-2-0-cp0hu6mse7.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>24 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.4 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×28×17 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>95%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$110</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Feature by feature

| 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 | Feature | Tom Bihn Synik 26 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| 2 | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front, side | Passport | front |
| N | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| optional | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside |
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | 1, front |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>1050D nylon (MultiCam® 1000D nylon)</td><td>X-Pac®: 2 lb 9 oz / 1185 grams 630d Ballistic/200d Halcyon Lining: 2 lb 11 oz / 1240 grams</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Tom Bihn Synik 26](https://onebag.travel/carryon/ucnolfebas/tom-bihn-synik-26/)

by [Tom Bihn](https://onebag.travel/carryons/?brands=Tom Bihn)

![Front facing view of the Tom Bihn Synik 26](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990717/carryons/tom-bihn-synik-26-ucnolfebas.webp)

<table class="table table-sm cmp-spec mt-2"><tbody><tr><td>Capacity</td><td>26 L</td></tr><tr><td>Weight</td><td>1.2 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>46×34×28 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>14%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$340</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 and Tom Bihn Synik 26

-   **Compression straps:** 2 on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; No on the Tom Bihn Synik 26.
-   **Passport pocket:** Front, side on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; Front on the Tom Bihn Synik 26.
-   **Luggage passthrough:** No on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; Yes on the Tom Bihn Synik 26.
-   **Hip belt:** Optional on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; Removable on the Tom Bihn Synik 26.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** No on the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0; 1, front on the Tom Bihn Synik 26.

Both have: backpack straps, sternum strap, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer, water resistant.

## Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on

We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 27 accept both. 152 accept only the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0, and 0 accept only the Tom Bihn Synik 26.

### Only the 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 fits

Aegean Airlines, Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Asia, Air Astana, Air Baltic, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Air China, Air France, Air India, Air Macau, Air Malta, Air Mauritius, Air Niugini, Air Nostrum, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, All Nipon Airways, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, American Eagle, ANA, Asiana Airlines, ATA Airlines, Atlas Global, Austrian, Avianca , Azerbaijan Airlines, Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Belavia, Biman Bangladesh, Blue Air, Boliviana de Aviacion, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, Bulgaria Air, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, CommutAir, Conviasa, Copa Airlines, Czech Airlines, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, easyJet, EL AL, Emirates Airlines, Enter Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Eurowings, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Finnair, Flair Air, flybe, Frontier Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gol Linhas Aereas, Great Lakes Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Iberia, Icelandair, Indigo, InselAir, Interjet, Iran Air, Iran Aseman Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Jet2, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Juneyao Airlines, Kenya Airways, KLM, Kulula, Kuwait Air, LATAM , Liat Airlines, LOT Polish, Lufthansa, Luxair, Mahan Air, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Meridiana Fly, Mesa Airlines, Middle East Airlines, Monarch Airlines, Nordwind Airlines, Norwegian, Oman Air, Onur Air, Pakistan International, Peach, PenAir, Porter Airlines, Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways, Ravn Alaska, Regional Express, Republic Airways, Royal Brunei Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Ryanair, S7, SAS Scandinavian, Scoot, Shandong Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Sky Airlines, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Sun Express, Swiss Int'l Air Lines, TAP Air Portugal, TAROM, Thai Airways, Tianjin Airlines (A320 & E190), Tiger Airways, Trans States, Travel Service Airlines, TUI, Turkish Airlines, Ukraine International, United Airlines, Uzbekistan Air, Vietnam Airlines, VIM Airlines (Closed), Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

## 5.11 Rush 12 2.0 vs. Tom Bihn Synik 26: which should you pack?

The **Tom Bihn Synik 26** carries 2L more than the **5.11 Rush 12 2.0** (24L vs. 26L), while the **Tom Bihn Synik 26** is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.4kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **5.11 Rush 12 2.0** fits 95% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Tom Bihn Synik 26; if you want to travel lighter, the Tom Bihn Synik 26 is the better call.