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title: "Tom Bihn Synik 26 vs Able Carry Max EDC - One Bag Travel"
description: "Tom Bihn Synik 26 vs Able Carry Max EDC: 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. Able Carry Max EDC

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 | Able Carry Max EDC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Storage |
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 1 | Opening | 1 |
| front | Passport | top |
| Y | Passthrough | Y |
| Carry |
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| removable | Hip Belt | optional |
| removable | Sternum Strap | removable |
| Inside |
| 15in | Laptop | 17in |
| 6 | Main Compartments | 6 |
| 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>Ripstop - 1.47kg / 3.2lbs X-Pac - 1.55kg / 3.4lbs</td></tr></tbody></table>

## [Able Carry Max EDC](https://onebag.travel/carryon/xewzb7bwpc/able-carry-max-edc/)

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

![Front facing view of the Able Carry Max EDC](https://res.cloudinary.com/obt/image/upload/c_fill,w_400/v1788990318/carryons/able-carry-max-edc-xewzb7bwpc.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>1.5 kg</td></tr><tr><td>Dimensions</td><td>50×30×19 cm</td></tr><tr><td>Airline fit</td><td>92%</td></tr><tr><td>Price</td><td>$280</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Key differences between the Tom Bihn Synik 26 and Able Carry Max EDC

-   **Passport pocket:** Front on the Tom Bihn Synik 26; Top on the Able Carry Max EDC.
-   **Hip belt:** Removable on the Tom Bihn Synik 26; Optional on the Able Carry Max EDC.
-   **Laptop sleeve:** 15in on the Tom Bihn Synik 26; 17in on the Able Carry Max EDC.
-   **Water bottle pockets:** 1, front on the Tom Bihn Synik 26; 1, side on the Able Carry Max EDC.

Both have: luggage passthrough, backpack straps, sternum strap, 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 146 accept only the Able Carry Max EDC.

### Only the Able Carry Max EDC 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, Volotea, WestJet, WOW Airlines, Xiamen.

## Tom Bihn Synik 26 vs. Able Carry Max EDC: which should you pack?

The **Tom Bihn Synik 26** carries the same capacity as the **Able Carry Max EDC** (26L vs. 26L), while the **Tom Bihn Synik 26** is the lighter pack at 1.2kg (vs. 1.5kg). For carry-on flexibility, the **Able Carry Max EDC** fits 92% 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.