Tom Bihn Synik 26 vs. Tom Bihn Addax 26
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Tom Bihn Synik 26
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Dimensions | 46×34×28 cm |
| Airline fit | 14% |
| Price | $340 |
Feature by feature
| Tom Bihn Synik 26 | Feature | Tom Bihn Addax 26 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 2 |
| front | Passport | front |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | removable |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside | ||
| 15in | Laptop | 15in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 4 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | N |
| 1, front | Water Bottle Holder | 1, side |
| Y | Water Resistant | Y |
| Material | |
| X-Pac®: 2 lb 9 oz / 1185 grams 630d Ballistic/200d Halcyon Lining: 2 lb 11 oz / 1240 grams | X-Pac®: 1110g / 2lb 7oz Ballistic: 1200g / 2lb 10oz |
Tom Bihn Addax 26
| Capacity | 26 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 47×33×26 cm |
| Airline fit | 17% |
| Price | $305 |
Key differences between the Tom Bihn Synik 26 and Tom Bihn Addax 26
- Opening: Clamshell on the Tom Bihn Synik 26; Rolltop on the Tom Bihn Addax 26.
- Main compartments: 6 on the Tom Bihn Synik 26; 4 on the Tom Bihn Addax 26.
- Water bottle pockets: 1, front on the Tom Bihn Synik 26; 1, side on the Tom Bihn Addax 26.
Both have: passport pocket, luggage passthrough, backpack straps, hip belt, 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. 0 accept only the Tom Bihn Synik 26, and 5 accept only the Tom Bihn Addax 26.
Only the Tom Bihn Addax 26 fits
Copa Airlines, Frontier Airlines, PenAir, Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines.
Tom Bihn Synik 26 vs. Tom Bihn Addax 26: which should you pack?
The Tom Bihn Synik 26 carries the same capacity as the Tom Bihn Addax 26 (26L vs. 26L), while the Tom Bihn Addax 26 is the lighter pack at 1.1kg (vs. 1.2kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Tom Bihn Addax 26 fits 17% 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 Addax 26 is the better call.