Nomatic Travel Pack Review // BRUTALLY Honest // Pros and Cons
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- čas přidán 20. 07. 2024
- In our epic Nomatic Backpack review, we show you everything that you need to know whether or not this is the perfect pack for you (and if it's not, we'll show you which pack is!)
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0:00 - Intro
1:08 - Pack Specs
2:50 - Pack Style
4:32 - How it Feels
7:52 - Front of the Pack
11:56 - Middle of the Pack
20:10 - Back of the Pack
29:40 - Overall Pros
31:29 - Overall Cons
33:45 - Overall Score
33:58 - Who this Pack is for
36:05 - Who this Pack is not for
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Nomatic Travel Pack - Nomads Nation™ Score
Style - 4.5/5
Comfort - 3.8/5
Functionality - 5/5
Durability - 4.2/5
Value - 4.2/5
Overall Score - 4.3/5
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The middle-sized backpack in the Nomatic-backpack-trio... the Nomatic Travel Pack is an amazing bag for the right person!
A 20-liter backpack that can expand to 30 liters, the Nomatic Travel Pack is a perfect everyday carry backpack that can also double as a small travel backpack (think 3-7 day trips - depending on how light you pack).
While we do have some serious qualms with the back panel, overall this feature-heavy backpack is perfect for anyone who has a ton of laptop gear, and wants a cool-looking backpack to carry it all!
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The Nomatic Travel Pack is perfect for you if…
✅ You are looking for a daypack that can also expand into a pack that is large enough for smaller trips
✅ You need a backpack that can safely carry your tech gear
✅ You are a Digital Nomad or business professional
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The Nomatic Travel Pack is NOT for you if…
❌ You want a simple daypack. While the size (20-24 liters) is right, there are way too many pockets for this to be considered a simple daypack. Check out these minimalist daypacks instead... 👇🏼
🎒 WANDRD PRVKE
✍🏼 Looks and feels great
👉🏼 Watch our Review: bit.ly/3osBmcD
🎒 Aer Duffel Pack 3
✍🏼 Unique and awesome
👉🏼 Watch our Review: bit.ly/3Fgd6B8
❌ Not for you if you are looking for a LARGER pack. If you need something larger than 30 liters, check the packs below… 👇🏼
🎒 Nomatic Travel Bag
✍🏼 40 liters
👉🏼 Watch our Review: bit.ly/3DgmOmE
🎒 Tortuga Travel Backpack
✍🏼 45 liters. DISCLAIMER: The Tortuga Outbreaker Backpack is discontinued. We recommend the Tortuga Travel Backpack instead!
👉🏼 Watch our Review: bit.ly/3nJVcnx
❌This is not the backpack for you if you want a serious photographer's backpack. Below are the best options for those with DSLR gear… 👇🏼
🎒 Boundary Supply Prima System
✍🏼 Urban/Adventure
👉🏼 Watch our Review: bit.ly/3Dk6CRi
🎒 Peak Design Everyday Backpack
✍🏼 Urban/Professional
👉🏼 Watch our Review: bit.ly/30lyxlO
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Specs/Features/Summary
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• 20 liters
• Expands to 30 liters
• Sunglasses case included
• Retractable key-leash included
• YKK zippers
• Water-resistant tarpaulin materials
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Love the review -- 39 mins! Wow ... that's thorough. I am definitely the IT Pro category (IT sales, 57yo) and pre-pandemic, this backpack ("travel pack") was my daily carry. It has accompanied me on all my travel as well (Delta Platinum: I travel a lot). Ironic thing is that so many of my co-workers saw it and I think 6+ more people in my office bought one. The tarpaulin fabric does scratch but that just gives it character so I don't mind and, after three years, it really doesn't show that much wear. I use the pseudo-hidden rear pocket to put an AirTag (or Tile) in for tracking -- nothing else because of the awkward access. I've never used to 30L expansion but I want it there -- just in case. I carry two laptops (15") and an iPad in the rear tech compartment -- works great but does make it heavy. I do wish there was convenient storage for all my various 5v accessory charging cords though -- I just toss them in the front zippered section. One feature which was missed in the review which was VERY important to me (would've have bought it without) is that the zippers LOCK TOGETHER. This means I can lock the outside zipper of the front pocket and/or the internal RFID pocket so if the bag is in the overhead bin on a long international trip and I'm sleeping, no one can get into my bag and steal my passport (secured in the RFID pocket)! Well, not without a knife anyway and since I'm on an airplane -- not much of a risk. I do occasionally tuck the carrying straps in behind the back padding but not often -- and yes, looks like hell but it does keep them out of the way when I'm carrying it by the side handle ala duffle style. Thanks again for the excellent review -- I LIKED and SUBSCRIBED. Keep up the awesome work.
Thanks so much for the epic comment AND for the like and subscribe Carl - much appreciated!
Hey, thanks for this comment. I have a similar use case as yourself. I am control engineer who travels a lot to different job sites all over NA. Usually fly, every week or so, with 2 laptops and a tablet and lots of small accessories and/or HW. I was also considering the Alpha one niner pathfinder since its very similar to this bag but a little more rugged. Bering rugged helps since I would use this pack as a day pack when visiting industrial facilities. So i'm torn between the two.
thank you for this reply! I too carry two laptops and an ipad mini, along with day planners notes etc. I also fly weekly so everything about your experience mimics mine. I've been debating on this bag for a while. Maybe I should pull the trigger.
Happy to be your 31st sub. I see great things for you guys, such thorough and professional vids.
Thanks for joining our ride! We've got big things planned 😎
Appreciate the longer videos, very informative!!
Glad you like them! More to come :)
Man, I LOVE you’re reviews! Your thoroughness, walk throughs, and personality are really easy to follow! A quick question please, how does this bag compare to the Nomatic 30L travel bag? Thanks A-A-Ron!
Thanks so much A-A-Ron!
In comparison to the 30 liter travel BAG, I much prefer the Nomatic Travel Pack. It's much more versatile, can expand, has a better look, and is more comfortable.
Hope that helps!
Very good video! The way the main compartment can unzip from the top or the bottom, the key chain leash is super accessible. Just zip up from the bottom, grab your keys and done. And there is also the same little sewn in nylon attachment in the top inside mesh pocket on that same side in case you wanted to move from the bottom to the top, but in use, I’ve found the bottom to be perfect for me.
Thanks Michael, and I agree - there's a lot to love about this pack
I love this bag. You can move the key ring to the upper side pocket on the same side as it also has a holding strap and the slant of the pocket makes it a bit easier to access the keys. Plus you don’t have to open the entire bag to get to the keys.
Agreed, this bag is amazing, and great advice on the keyleash!
You obviously have not watched the makers video. You do not open the entire bag. You just open a hand wide part from the lower end and grab the keys from the bottom. There are four zipper pulls for a reason.
That way you also do not need to take the backpack off. Just one strap (if you use two anyway) and swing the backpack to the side. There you can easily grab the keys or the bottle on the go.
The problem is that I would like to have them on the other side and there are no loops. I prefer to carry my bags on the left shoulder with one strap.
I'm praying you'll have more subscribers. Great review! I bought one because of this video.
You're the man Deson!!! 🙌🏼
You weren't kidding, that was an epic review! Decided to purchase this over the standard Nomatic Backpack thanks to your video!
Glad I could help!
Love the indepth review, I just purchased this bag with your link!
Appreciate that Michael! Be sure to let us know what you think of the bag after testing it for a few weeks
Thanks for this thorough review.
Glad it was helpful Christian!
This was one helpful video, I’m buying one now!
nice! please let us know what you think of the pack after testing it out for a few weeks
Hi from México, love you’re reviews, i use it in the hospital in my night shift and it’s awesome, NOTE (Wish i could post a picture) if you lay down the backpack you can use the upper handle as an ipad support to see movies, the round shape and the handle gives you the best view (insist hope i could put a picture as a reference)
Wow Luis - that is an EPIC hack. Thanks for sharing!
Wow! Honestly, 39 minutes review, and i actually dont mind watching the whole video. Love his personality.
I’m flattered - thanks!
The exterior fabric issues you mention was the final blow for me. I went with Briggs and Riley Medium Cargo for durability - trains, planes, etc. It is perfect sized (27L) for under seat Arline travel. This and the fact the B&R has a famous life time warranty no hassle process. The Nomatic has many more storage features.
ive heard good things about B&R
About the dangle: you can use hairpins and/or hairclips to solve some of the dangling. Just roll back the excess trap and then pin it as close to the back as you can. Just be sure to choose a large enough hairpin. Some 'bag clips" (the kinds used to close bread and coffee bags) also work.
Great comment! I agree that this is a solid workaround, BUT in my opinion, when I pay this much money for a backpack, I don't want to have to jerry-rig my own dangle-contraption lol
Great review. As I continue to shop I feel this could be an everyday use backpack for me along with the short term travel I do here and there. I guess it just depends on how much function you’d like to have. I’m more of a “rather have it” than “wish I had it” type of person I guess.
if that's you, then this is a great option
Hey mate, first of all, wanted to say that you are doing a fantastic job with these reviews and they are quite detailed for consumers to make right decision especially if you are buying an expensive bag. I have been on lookout for a "perfect" backpack and unfortunately nothing is meeting my expectations. Materials and Zippers wise , Black Ember bags comes closest as I need a bag which looks elegant and if I am paying more it should look exclusive and expensive too ( to show off). Features wise , I need a Travel Bag with pockets to keep Passports, Coins, Pens, Cables, Water Bottle, Laptop and IPAD (separate compartments with cushion)
There is one thing which NO BACKPACK provides and that's a MUST HAVE for me !!!! A separate inbuilt Sunglass Cover ( not pocket but a sunglass case) to protect my expensive sunglasses. Around 2014, I had purchased a BMW Triathlon Bag which had such feature where an inbuilt box pocket was provided to keep sunglasses !!!
Size wise I am looking at something similar to Black Ember Citadel 25 bag with similar material and zippers but I need all the above feature I mentioned above.
Do you think there is any bag which can fit my need . Thank you so much if you chose to reply and recommend.
thanks for the kind words! Unfortunately I've never reviewed a backpack with a built-in sunglasses holder case so I can't give any recommendations there. I think Black Ember might be your best bet 😎
I watched your review after I purchased my 20l Nomatic Travel Pack. It was a great and very thorough review and provided some additional insight into the product I purchased. I’m hoping that this backpack will be a great option for travel…sort of a tech bag that I can slide under the seat on the airplane for those long 8+ hour flights.
It should be absolutely perfect for that
the supertitled tip to play this at 1.5 speed = *much* appreciated!!! way to enunciate :)
Haha thanks dude! I try my best 😂
I just saw the Nomatic navigator series. I REALLY like the updated style, the outer materials look much better than this style Nomatic bag. That Nomatic scratch issue on the outside looks to be a non issue on the navigator series.
Totally agree, the Navigator series looks super sexy 🔥
This is one of best review on Nomatic Travel Backpack! I absolutely love it! do you have a list of your top rated business travel backpack?
So very appreciated! And yes! We have a review of the top business backpacks planned sometime in early 2021 - ve sure to subscribe so you know when it goes live :)
@@Nomads.Nation thanks, have subscribed, will be looking forward to it!! Cheers!
@@Nomads.Nation one question - i heard that laptop compartment is using Zoom Zipper, and not YKK zipper. Would you be able to advise on this?
@@MrSundewAnnolva Great question! Nomatic def. does not use YKK zips - but I don't know if they are zoom zips...
@@Nomads.Nation awesome! Thanks for your reply!!
Thank you for this awesome review! This bag looks great, but I worry about the material scratching, a con you highlighted. On their website, they mention that there has been an update to make the material more scratch resistant. Have you tried out this newer version? I'm trying to figure out the best backpack option to be used as a daily business bag commuting to the university (work as a professor) to a personal item for travel domestic and abroad with tech gear included, to using it as an overnight bag when going on a 1-2 night excursion. Thanks again for all your great reviews!
Thanks Melisa! And no I have not tried their new bag/materials - please let us know what you think of the new materials if you get one 🙏🏽
I personally did not like the bag but I did purchase v1.0, before the new changes in 2.0. The bag never stood up for me, it always fell forward when left on the floor or table. The capacity felt really tight for me, even with the expansion. I ended up returning it and was left disappointed. The new 2.0 changes do look good though, hopefully they fixed the problems I experienced. Great detailed review.
Totally understood! I've never seen v1.0 but it seems to be a big difference between the two (albeit the pack still feels a bit on the tighter side). I'm excited to get my hands on a few packs in their new Navigator series - have you seen them?
Johnny Nguyen
The 2.0 is still the same size. For a larger backpack I have the Riut X35. It is also expanding.
The Minaal carry-on would be another good choice but much more expensive.
I have V1 and it was good for traveling, but for an everyday bag it’s too small. I really don’t think it’s 20l. I can fit more in my 20l peak design bag. I have a pretty small lunch bag and with a 32 oz bottle I can barely fit anything else in the bag in it’s 20l form. I also found the bag to be pretty heavy
Great points Jon!
For that pocket you never use... you can slide a grid-it organizer in there and flat pack all of your tech gear, eliminating the need for the peak tech pouch and freeing up additional space within the main compartment!
Great suggestion but the pocket is fairly small and tight - not sure it would fit 🤔
Hi Aaron, great review, love your channel and how you thoroughly deliver each review. I did own one Nomatic Travel backpack a few years ago, which I ordered through Taobao (I live in Macao). Loved the bag but always found it a bit heavy, even when empty, funny nobody mentions that. I had a issue with the main zippers, they come off in one of the turns and couldn't find anyone to fixed it, so the bag had to go maybe 2 years ago. I wanted to buy another one but on their website there is no shipping address for Macau, Hong Kong or China funny enough!! I am trying to get in touch with them to see if we can find a solution.
greetings SAR neighbor! Yea, ordering things off Taobao is a gamble, but I see why you did it, Nomatic unfortunately doesn't ship to anywhere in China. You can always freight forward it but I'm not sure the best way to do that
I absolutely love my travel pack. Being able to quickly remove the laptops and pads quickly in security is great. The materials are top notch and I like the amount of room. Several trips so far and very few complaints. The strap tucking for me actually works good once I got used to stowing them. I always use this once on the plane so the straps aren’t hanging out. The con though is when the straps are tucked and you use the pass through to put it on a luggage handle, it pushes the straps back out. It needs a thin layer to separate them. The other positive is the NOMATIC toiletries bag fits perfect in the bottom of the main compartment. It’s not a cheap bag but you get what you pay for.
glad to hear you like it!
I have v1.0 of this bag. I agree it's very good for biz/tech travel. I don't have any issue with the tarpaulin material. I agree the "hide the straps" feature is poorly done and I never use it. I prefer to use paper for travel docs - never have to worry about running out of battery - for that reason, I wish the bag had an external pocket that could be used used for paper documents. It's annoying having to open the laptop section to grab a document. I'm OK with the grab handles, better to have more of them.
Seems we are mostly aligned! 💪🏾
by far one of the greatest reviews
Thanks so much!
I ordered this because of the compartments and sizing options. If it gets scratched I would just customize the front by doing some abstract art with acrylic paint. No big deal.
I want to see your abstract art with acrylic paint on a backpack - sounds awesome lol
@@Nomads.Nation My backpack is new, so no scratches yet. I will send you a photo when I paint it. I'm thinking of doing something graffiti-like to reflect the NYC environment but I have to also make it look acceptable professionally because my grad school program has strict standards for dress and decorum. My neighbor and I, airbrush leather bags with acrylic paint so it's not unusual for us. Etsy, has some really cool graffiti art backpacks that you can check out as well.
Damn, Your reviews got me all jammed up trying to decide between this or the Aer travel pack 3. Great videos!
Thanks dude! I’d pick Aer personally but keep us posted what you choose!
@Nomads.Nation bought both. Really liked both of them but I felt the Aer would last longer and i really liked the xpac, so I returned the Nomatic.
@@michaelschwab2779 I think you made the right choice - glad to have helped!
Thanks for this review - very well done!! I think the durability of the external material kills it for me. I just know the first scratch I get will peeve me to no end on such an expensive pack.
then do not pass go, do not collect $200, and buy a different pack lol. Maybe check out the Knack Pack. It has a lot of the same functionality but different materials - we did a review on it
Great Video and honest. Review
Thank you for the support!
Thank you for the great review, love the honesty on the good and the bad side. I have been looking for a good EDC/weekend bag and can't decide. I'm torn between the KnackBag, the Nomadic Travel Pack or the Sterkmann. The last one is the cheaper option, but I feel I'll miss a front pocket with a lot of organization. But my question to you, does the Knack feel much roomier (34L) than the Nomatic (30l) or does the boxier shape of the latter make up for it?
Thanks for the love Daniel! I'd say that the Knack Pack and NTP are comparable in size, but the Knack Pack does feel slightly bigger. The extra 4 liters goes a long way :)
Awesome review! Just subscribed. I am looking for a backpack for my gadgets, mainly gaming laptop with mouse, nintendo switch, gopro, bluetooth speaker, that I can use for daily use as well as traveling. This is looking like the best bet. Any other recommendation for this?
Thanks for the sub Andres! It's hard to beat this pack as a daily pack that can ALSO be a travel pack - few other packs have the expansion to be both. Maybe check out the Boundary Supply Prima System, Aer Travel Pack 2 Small, and the Knack Pack - we've done reviews on all of them. Let me know what you end up going with!
Will this still work to be considered a "personal item" on a flight? Checking the specs against the United website, it seems the pack is 1.5 to 2 inches too big... but in practice does this actually prevent it from fitting under the seat or them letting you bring it alongside a full-size carry-on bag? Does the 20L to 30L expansion impact how it would fit or be classified?
Tough to say, depends on the airline. And yes, the 20-30L expansion would impact this, but again, depends on the airline. Hope that helps!
@@Nomads.Nation Hey, thanks for the reply. I ended up going with the "Sterkmann Expandable Carry on Backpack" because its very similar and 1/3 the price. Will see how it does for my international business trip US to Europe. Nonetheless, great quality of reviews you have, quite useful.
@@pyruvate12 cheers dude and hope the Sterkmann serves you well!
Hi, good review! I didn't look at how long ago you posted this but when these first came out (yes I have the field of intermingled triangles on the front of mine), I bought 2 Backpacks, 2 travel packs and 2 travel bags for my wife and I as well, a laptop messenger bag for myself. We've been using them for a couple of years now.
All I want to say is that when you were explaining the zipper system for the middle section, you missed a hugely important feature. I don't know if you just forgot to point it out or if it went over your head and you don't realize why there are four zippers installed on the zipper track which opens the middle section. I'm not talking about the expandable section or the section behind the mesh but the section directly behind the front section. Have you noticed that there are 4 zipper pulls on that particular zipper track?
There is another part of this bag you also may or may not know about which was not included in your review.
Thanks so much for this epic comment Eric! I can't believe I totally missed that part of the bag too - totally biffed that. We are going to do a few more Nomatic video reviews soon and I'll be sure to mention it there :)
What do YOU think of the controversial Nomatic Travel Pack? Let us know in the comments below - it helps us improve our channel :)
How would you recommend this backpack used for everyday study purposes? Say i have a laptop, books, etc.
It will certainly hold your laptop and books, plus pens, pencils headphones water bottles etc. Personally though I feel the Nomatic Backpack is better for everyday carry, unless you're sure you need the expandability. 30 liters is a lot after all.
I love this bag. My needs are fully met by this particular bag, BUT if the zipper breaks, the bag becomes useless. I am waiting for Nomatic's 3rd party service company in Tokyo (ASK) to help me with this issue because the local repair shop at the mall cannot fix this particular bag because they don't have access to the original zipper. Will update later on how well ASK
Please do - thanks!
Hello Aaron! Thanks for your review. Please could you tell me if this backpack meets Ryanair's requirements as a free hand luggage? Is it possible to tighten it a bit at the top?
Thanks Maria! I actually haven’t flown Ryanair in years, but the website should have the specifications you need. As for tightening it - no, not really, not unless you get really creative lol
How would this pack compare to the Alpha one niner Pathfinder? I travel with alot of tech. Day to day with 1 laptop & Tablet. And fly through airport every week with 2 laptops and a laptop plus some gear.
I haven’t reviewed that pack yet - hopefully soon!
Have you done a review of the Pakt travel pack by Pakt + Chase Reeves? I'd love to know your thoughts between the two.
Not yet but it looks GORGEOUS! Hopefully soon :)
I like to get this bag, the only thing preventing me is the Tarpaulin material that scratches easily! I wished it came in a more non-scratch material!
its not the end of the world, just gotta be careful. Otherwise, look at bags by Aer and Black Ember
Used to own this backpack.. My favorite like about this pack are the expansion features from 20l to 30 with interior dividers are great for carrying extra stuff, easy to pack.. the front tech opening with organization also function well 👍🏻. However the back conceal secret pocket is too small and the way it is position makes very difficult and annoying to access items.. also becuz if this con I don't know what to stash in there. My expectation of back secret pocket for travelling at least must room for my 7 inch phone, passport wallets and earbuds.. I feel safe when these sensitive items are right behind against closest to my back and easy to access. The top quick access pocket world be better if they can be a bit more generous with the space inside.. can't put my phone in.
Give this bag to my friend who's a sale personal who needs a travel bag urgently.
Agreed with your pros and cons. I think fitting earbuds in a back pocket is challenging (especially if they are bulky) - typically these pockets are for super slim items. Hopefully your friend found some value in the bag!
@@Nomads.Nation For him, he carry his personal items in a pouch that can be attach to his belt.. so mainly he use the bag for clothing, laptops and documents and other bigger techs.. suits his style and habit of carrying. 😂 For me I using Rainmaker or attache from Greenroom 136 which can be customize to my style. 😃👍🏻
I saw one of these bags that had been well used and the outside material looked terrible. Can you recommend another brand that looks good with all of the same functions of this bag?
Knack Pack 2 is as close as you’ll get in terms of function. Check out our review on it
What bag would you recommend for a 5 month backpacking trip in Thailand?
If you are doing adventurous stuff and moving fast then the Minaal Carry On 3.0. If you are travelling slower and more urban then the Tortuga Outbreaker
Phenomenal review
Thanks so much!
I just bought this pack. Hoping to be able to keep it for years.
So glad to hear! It should last the test of time 💪🏼
Where can I purchase the bag, went to the website and it’s sold out, also went to Amazon, and no luck
@@MonkyDarkKnight07 that’s crazy I got the bag off the website. You can try signing up for emails and they will notify you when they are back in stock.
@@MonkyDarkKnight07 Keep checking on the Nomatic site, I'm sure it'll be back in stock in a few weeks :)
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The moment 27:44
These funny moments are very good in your videos
😂😂 thanks so much dude, we’ll try and keep it up!!
Could you provide a link for what packing cubes you're using?
I’m sorry but I cannot for the life of me remember what brand those were 😭
After 3 years i give 2.5 of 5. you right its scratch a lot, is very sweety on the back and also the zip after awhile do not work very well. I use this backpack around 40x and now its like going to the bin for the money I paid I was thinking i could use ir for at least 5 years not even close , max durability for this pack is not more than 35x. unfortunately i still love this bag and i feel sad watching my bag scratch and the zips not working and i am a very carefull person I still own oneplus8 pro smartphone a 3 years since came to market with no marks and scratch and this bag didn't work longer for me I wish another company can do one very similar with better quality but i know will be impossible ☹️
Sorry to hear about your experience Filipe! The zipper problem is something that I keep hearing about, but I haven’t personally encountered it. Maybe check out minaal or modern Dayfarer next
Love the review! Could you guys do the same to the 3V Precision backpack?
Thanks so much! And yes, I’ll add it to our wish list 💪🏾
@@Nomads.Nation thank you no one has done a review for it and am interested in your thoughts of it
Which laptop stand and travel mousepad do you use?
Thanks for the comment Jesse! Laptop stand is from Nexstand (www.nexstand.com/), and the mousepad I have NO idea, I found it in a random shop in Ho Chi Minh. It's unbranded but it's amazingly comfortable.
Im about to go on my first 4 day trip with this bag, already space is tight when I want it in compressed mode, because I don’t want to carry it around in full 30 mode; way too big. So I pack it in 30 and then compress it, but it’s super tight after that, 4 tshirts 2 shirts and one pair of jeans in there and it’s bulging every which way. That’s why I’m gonna pull the trigger on the CTB26
Looking forward to your thoughts on the CTB26!
@@Nomads.Nationdidn’t use the Nomatic after all; too heavy! Have an 8kg limit for carry on, so I switched to the bellroy venture ready and it’s an insanely better experience packing and using, as well as weight-wise.
@@todaysgrailtomorrowsbeater I think you made the right choice 💪🏻
@@Nomads.Nationnomatic is great for a heavy duty portable office pack but not so much for lightweight air travel😢, but with the venture ready being such a great carry on, I might not even want to get the CTB26!😅
Hey, does this tech compartment fit a 2021/2023 16inch MacBook Pro?
Don’t have one. Always best to check with the brand themselves. Be sure to let us know what they say!
Where do you get those packing cubes?
Those are Pro Packing Cubes - you can get them on amazoj :)
Hi, great review! have you got the link for the tech pouch please? Thanks!
thanks for asking! You can use the link in this video and it will give us credit for any purchases made - thank you!!
Awesome review! Checkout Sterkmann expandable backpack and their duffel as well. Pretty similar to the nomatic but way cheaper.
Thanks Goncalo - will do!
U forgot one thing with is always important and im looking for.
On back section there is no strap with will allowing u to put it on your carry-on luggage handle
Great comment dude! I never carry luggage so it's not a concern of mine, but it's def something I should highlight more in our reviews as it's crucial to some ppl :)
@@Nomads.Nation there is a luggage pass thru.
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Great Video
Which is better : Nomatic Travel Bag or Nomatic Travelpack
please please make a comparison video !!
Thanks so much Parth!!! I would love to make a video like this but we are SLAMMED right now. So just some advice in the meantime, they are both awesome, but they are different. Travel Bag is bigger - if you need 40L of space then go with that. Travel Pack is smaller - if you only need 20-30L of space then go with that. Keep it simple. Hope it helps!
great review. I will travel Europe with a Monos carry on, is this too much for me?
Not sure how big the Monos is or how much you pack. If you are a super heavy packer it’ll work, but I’d personally travel with just a backpack cuz light travel is the best 💪🏻
Does the 20L arouse suspicion when trying to use as a personal item on a plane?
Totally depends on the airline
@@Nomads.NationAmerican airlines
F*ing Legend critic on this back pack. I've been staring at this f'er for over 2 years and now just want it more. I has to be the best transitional backpack that pulls it off; not perfectly but sooo close. If Nomatic is responsive to the CZcams Critics they can corner the f'ing market. If not then they will just be another idealistic yet mediocre backpack manufacturer. Let's hope Nomatic really takes this very fair critic seriously. This is the best critic I've found thus far.
Thanks so much for the kind words Jamie! And I totally agree about Nomatic's potential :)
LOL lieutenant dangle, hardest I've laughed all day
haha thanks Jian!
Yo Aaron i need help picking out a backpack for school I need a 25-30 liter bag for my books and notebooks . I also need the backpack that has a good laptop compartment . Do you have any recommendations like that ?
A few recs - Boundary Supply Prima System, Bellroy Transit, Modern Dayfarer Backpack
@@Nomads.Nation thx bro
@@nancysotelo3410 glad to help! Keep us posted with what you end up gettin
@@Nomads.Nation So Aaron i've bin looking at the bags you mentioned and i think there a little too small u got any other recommendations ?
@@nancysotelo3410 Check out this playlist - czcams.com/play/PLX57oJi8QJsxvzW3i5uIAWzOgNotck4vw.html
Also check out the Able Carry Max
Sorry for spamming your comments haha, do you prefer this or the aer travel pack 2 small?
All good man! I'll give the sliiiiightest edge to Nomatic
Much more appropriate for northern European or American business traveler then. And 1 who is quite circumspect. I like it but I don't think it's a backpacking option - more if you fly business class and stay in hotels (too much care required)
Agreed, much more of a business pack
I need a backpack for everyday work, that can carry at least one 17.3" laptop and possibly 2, with pockets galore for tech gear.
I'm a CyberSecurity guy...
Occasionally travel...
I've watched your EDC, and Travel bag videos and all the bags seem built for 15" laptops and smaller.
The business world uses larger workstation laptops, as do gamers and photo and film guys.
So, what is similar to these Nomadic bags, for us guys in the big leagues?
Hey mark, thanks for the comment, and tbh I’m not really sure. If you find out then let me know 💪🏽
@@Nomads.Nation I really appreciate the honesty!
I dropped the same question in a Reddit group for One Bag Travel peeps. I'll let ya know what they say.
Might make a good video for you!
@@markmceathron2013 dude 100% agree - it's a question I get asked a lot and I WISH I knew the answer to. Let me know if the redditors have any good input, I'd love to learn and maybe make a video of it!
@@Nomads.Nation so far reddit has the Prvke 31L, the Able Carry Max, and the Timbuk2 Q.
They don't check ALL the blocks but they do hold the bigger laptops and gear. Some with more organization than others...
I'll let you know if I find more
@@markmceathron2013 mind if I ask what reddit group that is?
whyyyyyyyy, this backpack looks so cool but my laptop won't fit the sleeve! I got a beefy 14"h x11"w legion i9 bro, not some super thin macbook. Literally every laptop bag is made with macbook in mind smh.
supply and demand - you live in a macbook world ;)
How many liter capacity variant do you hold?
Not sure what you’re asking? 🤔
You shoot this video in Ho Chi Minh, Nguyen Hue. How cool!!!
hell yea! I was living there for four months, love HCM
Awesome review!! Do the 40 litter now☺
You mean the Travel Bag? Already done! :)
Thule Landmark or nomadic travel 30L for 15 day Rick Steves tour???
never tested a Thuke before, but this Nomatic bag is very heavy, so please keep that in mind
can you fit a 16.2" macbook?
Not sure, don’t have one. Nomatic customer service will be able to help you tho - please let us know what they say!
Who knows if the new 16" MacBook Pro might fit? Really like that bag but 15" only would be a dealbreaker
Not sure myself - hopefully someone can help!
@@Nomads.Nation How can you do a review of that length and not know how big the laptop can be?
@@Giusie79 cuz I don’t have a 16” MBP, nor do I have this backpack in my possession anymore…
What's the difference between Nomatic Travel Pack and Nomatic Backpack?
Travel Pack is 20 liters that can expand to 30 liters. Backpack is 20 liters that can expand to 24 liters. Aside from that, they are fairly similar
@@Nomads.Nation I just got the travel pack (using your link ;)). And I can't believe how good this choice was as a tech nomad. Thank you Aaron. I carry 2 laptops .. 15 inch XPS and 14inch MacBook pro (new one). surprisingly the tablet sleeve also fits the 14 inch new MacBook pro (barely but it does).
Would you say that there’s a good false bottom on this one ?
good, yes
What was that tech pouch you pulled out of there?
what part of the video?
14:20
@@davidstrug9011 Peak Design Tech Pouch - we did a full review on it, t rocks
Like this guy, reminds me of Chase reeves but not over the top in a good way
Appreciate the compliment!
gotta sak... how come the audio is so screwed up in this video.. dude is wearin' a lavmic.. should be clear af, or are my headphones playing a trick on me ?
Audio is tough for these outside reviews and we are not professionals, but we try our best. Thanks for watching!
@@Nomads.Nation I love the review. I'm just puzzled. The audio sounds garbled. Not as in the audio is low or picking up ambient audio. Just somewhat muffled.
I enjoyed the video and admire the fact you actually did it in a non controlled environment.
Ahh understood! Thanks dude, I think it might be an editing thing? It took us a good 10 videos to get our process solidified and for everything to sound good
@@spikenikistan75 the audio recorder we used for the first few videos was trying to do it's own noise cancelling 😑 but it added some kind of high pitch background garble, so I had to try to undo that in the editing software, hence the weird sound profile. Your headphones are good !
Have they updated this backpack in 2023?
Not really no, we have a comparison video of this bag vs the travel pack (newer versions) coming out in a few weeks - but they are basically the exact same now as when I reviewed them years back
Is the newer version of this backpack available to purchase?@@Nomads.Nation
Do you think if I can you this for school ?
Hell yea! It’d be amazing for school
I actually like all those compartments. The more I see of this bag the more I like it.
Thanks for the v thorough review, could've been a bit tighter tho. Don't think it's necessary to break up into chapters - just makes it longer and meh
Thanks for the thoughts Susie!
Mmm Best normal Backpack?
Absolutely!
Can you guys review the 40L Nomatic bag! I really like you reviews really cool
Thanks so much! And yes, an epic nomatic bag 40L review is coming next month.
Subscribe so you can get notified when it goes live :)
Shoes fit ?
They'll fit but you will SEVERELY limit the amount of space in the pack - I would recommend looking at the Aer Travel Pack 2 Small
Comprehensive review. If you do a review on eagle creek Caldera Travel Pack 45, I will subscribe your channel!
Counter offer - if you subscribe to our channel then I'll reach out to Eagle Creek and try to get that review done! ;)
Why don't you have more followers????? Quality videos and explanation of the products!! SUBSCRIBE PEOPLE!!!!
Haha thanks for the love Derick! We only launched 7 months ago and we are seeing really big growth. But I agree - SUBSCRIBE PEOPLE! 😂😂
@@Nomads.Nation I have the same bag and you hit on all the points which is a lot. I can def watch your vids and know that I don’t have to see it in person to purchase if need be. Keep it up!!! Very few of any are doing what you’re doing!
@@2jzkurbi that's amazing to hear derick - thanks so much!!
I bought this bag and hated the way the materials felt, and there were way too many organizational pockets. Kind of ridiculous in my opinion. I returned it and they charged to return the bag. Horrible business practice.
I went with a peak design 30 l travel bag and in my opinion way better in every way.... The fit, finish, and overall quality of the PD bag wins out all day.
Yikes, that is not good that they charged to return the bag. Glad you are enjoying the PD 30 - it's def more minimalist and made with better materials
If i wear the same pair of boxers for a week, can I get a full week out of this? I'll just keep flipping my boxers.
Yes, but I'd recommend bringing two pairs of underwear lol
False bottom?
A bit of one yea
Good review. Pack is too expensive. Sorry
Def not cheap - thanks for watching!
You’re making laugh 6 days for a girl ? Nahh. I take 4 pairs of shoes on long weekends lol. I do love it though and considering it
Ur gunna need a suitcase lol
Very good review -- great content, very thorough, and very practical observations on the product's use.
However, you can do away with the profanity. You can't pull it off the way Chase Reeves does.
Hope you can review the Knack bag. I would think that's a direct competitor to this Nomatic.
Thanks for the feedback!
40 mins for a backpack review? No thanks.
All good and best of luck!
Wuss
Do you really need to use the f-word? Makes you seem classless.
Gotta be my true authentic self!