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title: "Tom Bihn Synik 26 vs Tom Bihn Addax 26 - One Bag Travel"
description: "Tom Bihn Synik 26 vs Tom Bihn Addax 26: capacity, weight, dimensions and how many airlines accept each as a carry-on, side by side."
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# Tom Bihn Synik 26 vs. Tom Bihn Addax 26

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

## [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>

## 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 |

<table class="cmp-material"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2">Material</td></tr><tr><td>X-Pac®: 2 lb 9 oz / 1185 grams 630d Ballistic/200d Halcyon Lining: 2 lb 11 oz / 1240 grams</td><td>X-Pac®: 1110g / 2lb 7oz Ballistic: 1200g / 2lb 10oz</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Tom Bihn Addax 26](https://onebag.travel/carryon/vb62zyxw6l/tom-bihn-addax-26/)

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

![Front facing view of the Tom Bihn Addax 26](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990716/carryons/tom-bihn-addax-26-vb62zyxw6l.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>1.1 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>47×33×26 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>17%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$305</td></tr></tbody></table>

## 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.