I find the "strap storage" feature to be stellar once I'm on a plane or long-distance train. Keeps the straps from getting snagged on seat rails or by the luggage of others in the overhead compartment. If I need to grab my pack to get something out/down, it slips out and back in without getting caught on anything. Easy peasy.
I rarely comment on videos but I just have to say, your content is very far beyond what is expected for a channel with your sub count. I would love to see more of these in-depth reviews, I see you’re a new channel but I think with this level of content production you’ll grow quickly. This definitely helped me make my decision on this beautiful bag. Keep doing what you’re doing, thanks for the review. Subbed👍
Nomads Nation Thanks for the reply, also a fan of the locations, the rating and recommendation summary’s in the description and the style of filming, very professional. Your other videos look good and I like the style on the thumbnails, maybe you could use a similar font as on the titles for the sub-sections in this video? Either way, fantastic content
Again thanks so much, and that's a GREAT recommendation about using the same fonts. Anymore recommendations or thoughts please send our way, we are always looking to improve :)
I subbed and I'm not even interested in getting a new backpack, I just really enjoy the way you present this review. Clean, to the point, comprehensive. Keep up the good work!
14:41 EZ, it's so that in a pinch, you don't need to constantly remember which side your water pouch is on. It's extremely convenient if you have physical restraints on one side of the pack (lets say youre in line touching shoulders with people cause its super busy, or maybe your pack is stuffed sideways in a trunk with a bunch of other bags and only one side is up and accessible and you want throw your water bottle in really quick..welp you dont have to move all the other bags out of the way so you can get yours out just to flip it and insert a water bottle). It's just nice that when youre distracted by other common life things, you dont have to worry about remembering what side the pouch is on. You have two!! Use whatever is more accessible and quicker. This is why all the packs I own have two water pouches. Good thing you're not a bag designer cause I would have HATED only having it on one side lol.
Thanks for the comment dude! After reviewing dozens more bags since this review I gotta say... I still prefer having 1 water bottle holder 😂. But, to each their own! That's the beauty of having so many options out there :)
If you use this backpack because of its "office" looks and that's where you are going, you may want to carry an umbrella with you. There's no better place for it than in the second water bottle holder. On a sunny day I sometimes carry a coffee zujirosi hot beverage container (those things are great) for the morning conmute and a water bottle on the other pocket for midday seeping (there are offices where you don't want to use the water fountain).
Good review. I'd add one minor nitpick to this bag. In order to take advantage of the retractable keychain, you really need to wear it with the zipper closed/connecting at the bottom of the bag, allowing you to partially unzip to easily reach the keychain. However, in order to take advantage of quick access to the top of the bag, you need to wear it with the zippers closed/connected at the top. So you essentially have to choose which feature is most valuable/important to you. I wish they had designed it with maybe a separate zipper opening at the bottom just to access the retractable key chain. As it is, two really great features, but you can't really use both. And I agree, the zippers in general do fight you a bit.
STILL... after 2 years... by far the best review i ever saw. Thanks Aaron. I´m addicted to backpacks. The last two years, i thought, NOMATIC (GOMATIC in GERMANY) is a way to expencive, but after try to find "cheaper" ones... your review hit me and i ordered one. Keep up the good work. Thank you
Thanks so much mate! If you are addicted to backpacks you should check out our 'Building a Backpack' project on the front page of our channel I'd love to get your vote on some of the features!
As people have mentioned before. The strap hiding is for taking your backpack on a flight so it's easier to place in the overhead compartment without the strap dangling and getting stuck. The back can also be placed on the handle of a suitcase so its easy to carry both and no need to have it on your back. That pocket in the back can then store your passport and other stuff for easy acess. Also the top part is formed that way because you can just open the top part and have a great overview of the backpack to take out stuff like the computer or cloths fast and easy. Great review and many good points! Own a nomatic backpack myself and those features are great and feel like at least the top thing should be included.
I have had mine for years. Beaten the heck out of it. Still looks great. I have one zipper that is starting to go wonky on me, but as much as I use and abuse it, it really doesn't owe me anything at this point. Love it.
Aaron, thank you so much for this incredible review. Your passion, honesty and attention to detail really comes through in this longer-form in-depth look into the Nomatic backpack, and I'm thrilled that I came across this. I was teetering right on the fence of making the $474.00 CAD plunge (delivered) after seeing this pack advertised by Chris Williamson, and I'm super thankful for your insight into the various pros and cons this offers. Not being a digital nomad myself, it make me think it might not be the best investment after all, and there's cheaper options out there that will serve me better. Thanks again for helping me make an informed decision!
Have the TravelPack. Love it but the zippers are not the smoothest. If the zippers are really keeping the rain out, they are worth it. The rain cover of other bags is costing space. I like the bottle holder and I sometimes use both. Just the sizes could be bigger. My riut bag X35 can hold 1.5l bottles in the bottle pocket. 3l in the summer! The key leash... you have the backpack on one shoulder and open the zipper from the bottom and reach in. After using the key you let go and it snaps back in. Just not mine - too many keys. For photo equipment I recommend ThinkTankPhoto bags. Made by photographers for photographers.
I just received mine today. Love parts and hate parts. The love parts the way it looks and the way it feels. Hate the zippers and the key thing. Just to make a comparison. I bought a $40 High Sierra backpack . I think I love the High Sierra more. It has tech too. They actually have a cord and a port for charging your phone. It is strange how a $40 bag can be just as good as an expensive bag (plus the cheap bag can afford to put in a cool cord and port.) I also agree about the converting it to a briefcase. ( Bad idea). Plus the cheap bag can hold just as much. Another thing, I have the iPad Pro 12.9 with the floating keyboard. My iPad won't fit in their tablet with the floating keyboard ( not good). The cheaper backpack doesn't have this problem. My iPad fits fine. I still like the backpack ( just disappointed).
I love your videos! Thank you for the honesty and level of detail. I am now going back into the office since Covid and refuse to be the bag lady I was before. I knew nothing of work backpacks but women’s laptop bags just don’t deliver in functionality so here I am. I think this bag checks off all the boxes. I know you said the side water bottle pocket sucks, but if I go backpack, I truly want to be hands free… looks like it will hold a large yeti. Thank you again !!!
Ok, thought about one more thing last night. Would it fit a small lunch container? If not, would you please give me a couple recommendations? Still watching all the other videos 😂 thanks!
@@miriammondragon1322for sure! But most bags will (also though, completely depends on the size of the container). I recommend short listing 2-3 bags and checking their internal dimensions to see which is the best fit for your lunch box
Owned it since it first came out. I got a second. I travel with the two. One for under my seat (straps folded away) Second one for all my other stuff, and stored above, straps out since that is what I put on my back. Your negative is my positive. .... but your review is great.
Great review- comprehensive, nice video effects and transitions, clear and good articulation, and really polished. Appreciate the honesty and diligence on the review, looks like a great product overall! Quick question - the shoulder straps look flimsy when picking up the bag...I wonder if holding it that way daily (say, work commutes on the subway), with full weight, makes it liable to break/tear easily. Thoughts? Oh and thoughts on using it in a colder climate (i.e subzero temperatures, snowy and windy)!? Thanks again for the great video!
Thanks for the love Victor! 1 - The shoulder straps (and overall build of the pack) is strong and I am confident it will stand the test of time. If by some crazy reason I am wrong and the shoulder straps would tear, I believe you would be covered by Nomatic's Lifetime Warranty 2 - Colder climate should be fine. The tarpaulin materials are weather-resistant and should repel light to medium amounts of moisture/rain/snow. Just don't leave it outside in a blizzard!
Awesome Rwview! Thank you for that! It is really hard to choose between PD Every Day 20L and Nomatic Travel, so... I have a mirrorless camera and 2 lenses and I really like the quality of Peak Design but... I also have a laptop, documents, chargers and so on... Peak Design doesn't offer so many pockets and organization inside. I have a Peak Design Sling 3L just to carry a camera with one lens or with 2 lenses (35mm and 85mm) just to take it with me when I need it. But Nomatic offers an expandable option that means I can take it as a travel backpack plus some luggage. I would love to see Peak Design offer something similar, but they don't. Peak Design's 30L Travel is too big for me as I'm 1.6 meters tall. But Nomatic offers 2 in 1 and it is great! Small Update: I talk about Nomatic Travel Pack v2
I have a question. So I have a MacBook Pro 16 (14x10) and an iPad Pro 12,9 (11x8,5). Do you think I can carry them both in the Backpack ? The MBP in the laptop compartment and the iPad Pro in the other compartment. Thanks.
hey there! I wish I could help but my cameraman took all of my packs for a few weeks for another project we are working on, so I don't have it on me to measure. I would recommend reaching out to Nomatic though - their customer support is usually pretty awesome :)
Thanks Nick! The Travel Pack is awesome because it's basically the best of both worlds - let us know what you think of it when you get it. And purchases using our links are always appreciated 😎
How much force do you have to use to take off the chest strap? I just got my packpack and it’s so tight I’m afraid I’m going to damage the backpack by removing them.
Excellent review - thanks so much! I think this backpack is perfect for what I need but wanted to ask what other backpacks I should consider that offer the same tech advantages (pockets, etc.). I was looking at some of the Thule backpacks (like the Paramount) and was wondering what you think. Thanks again.
Thanks so much Mark! I haven’t tested Thule yet, but I’ve heard good things. I’d recommend checking out our ‘best business backpacks’ video - there should be a few other options you’ll like there
I would recommend instead of warping audio to hide background noise, using subtitles. Subtitles will add a much better subtext so you can hear easier if that makes sense. Similar to how Shiey uses it. Would also recommend checking out Shiey and his travel videos.
@@Nomads.Nation not sure how new you guys are to RUclips but this video is pretty well edited otherwise. Let me know if you guys want to know anything else, I'm pretty experienced on the site and have a lot of ideas.
Nice review! Really really useful. One (destructive) test I would like to see is the backpack absolutely filled to the point where you can hardly close the zipper, and then run with it or throw it to the floor and see if the zipper and the stitch can withstand the force. I've destroyed a few backpacks for that reason hahah
This was a good review and I appreciate all the work put into it! As somebody shopping around for a bag, I found this overall useful of a review and had a lot of your personality! So good stuff as a whole. A constructive critique is the chapter title up in the top right corner is unnecessarily big and distracting, especially when you have other text higlighted on screen. I'd suggest maybe having the chapter title START big, but shrink somewhere neatly in the corner. Viewers have short attention spans, but trust that once you establish that you're tucking the titles into the corner of the video, that we're smart enough to remember to look there. Another critique, is... I understand your channel's name is "Nomads Nation" but I gotta admit and respectfully say that "digital nomad" is said SOOOOOOO MANY times in this video, that I couldn't help but notice it every-single-time. It's not a crazy big deal, and I presume it's for branding, but I feel like it could be turned down a bit. I know it sounds a little picky, but I was only a third through the video when I noticed it, and I couldn't NOT notice it each time it was said, and it honestly became distracting to an overall very thorough review. Anyways, overall, as I said, this was a good review and I appreciate all the efforts put into it like all the different locations and examples out in the real world, and clear camera shots of the exterior and interior. Nice stuff, I expect your channel will continue to grow!
Great request! I hadn't even heard of Shimoda, but I just checked them out and they look awesome. I'll add them to the list :) Let me know if you have any other requests
Watched this review 4/5 times now as I’m looking at getting a new travel backpack, narrowed it down to this, the threnpeaks nomad 42ltr, tortuga travel pack (30 or 40litre) or the witzman travel backpack I want all 4 ideally 😂
The mouse I'm using is a Logitech MS Master 2s. I got it 3 years ago and still loving it. Trying to convince Tav to get one but he's stubborn. As for the mouse pad.. I have absolutely no idea, I picked it up in a Vietnamese street market.
Top review! It would be good to see/hear your review on the Niid DECODE backpack. Its still on kickstarter at the moment but looks great and very functional.
Thanks so much! Just took a look at the NIID pack - it looks quite functional and comes at a great price tag but I wonder how long it will last if the materials are super cheap.
Hey Aaron! First, I want to thank you for your review, it’s perfect man! Can you help me? I’m between the NOMATIC Backpack and the NOMATIC Travel Backpack, but I read that the Travel Back don’t have all the zippers made on TTK, some of them are Zoom Zipers. This backpack(not the travel) have all of the zippers made from TTK?
Thanks dude! Unfortunately I have an older version so I can’t say for sure, but on my version there are zero YKK zips. Maybe reach out to Nomatic to see what they say (and plz let us know)
Hey Tom! Great question. You should be fine, but if you are really concerned we recommend checking the dimensions and seeing if you have a backpack of a similar size to get an idea. Nomatic has a money back guarantee as well - so keep that in mind :)
If you get a chance, please review the Frenchie Co Speed Backpack. It's pricey but it would be interesting to see your take on it. Keep up the great work!
Boom! Just added this pack to my wish list (and thanks for the recommendation - I had never heard of them before!)... Any other recommendations? Thanks for the love!
Loved your review, however i think you did miss one thing!!!😮 - it is also suitable if your air travelling with a carry on suitcase!! The Handle of the Carry on Suitcase goes through the handle of the nomadic, and the chest strap secures it around the suitcase handle extension bars!!! And the hidden pocket in the rear can hold your passport. Just saying Like!!
Great Reviews Aaron, ive decided to go with the Samsonite Pro DLX 6 - just don’t know which size yet, 17.3 or the 15.6… such a dilemma 😀- Best of Irish Luck with your Back Pack Design i’m sure it will be Fantastic 👍👌😉
Great video! Does this for under an airplane seat? I’m thinking about getting this and the carry on. Just wanna make sure this will be considered a personal item
@@Nomads.Nation If you found a manufacturer that made this and sold it through Amazon FBA I’m convinced your followers would buy it. I love your content 😁
Thank you so much for getting back to me...South East Asia, six months...wanting to travel with less stuff, but need my stuff to work remotely...whats your thoughts on the Allpa 42L? @@Nomads.Nation
@@Nomads.Nation thank you actually! Just purchased a Nomatic a bit after watching your video. Not 100% sure it is the backpack for me and your criticism seems on point, but looks better than all others so far.
@@VictorTaelin So glad to hear dude! Nomatic has a money-back guarantee so you might as well give the backpack a try - right? Let us know what you think of it and if you end up keeping it 😎
@@Nomads.Nation thanks! I’ll go with this one. I really love all the features of this bag hopefully it’s not too big for me. I’ll use your link too! Awesome review btw! Especially on the errant pack!
Yo - loved the review. Can you tell me your favorite backpack period that is for a digital business dude carrying his office with him? Is this your favorite one?
@@Nomads.Nation true, *some can ever get*. Can't deny the weight challenge. But the extra protection and organization are worth it for those who carry a lot, and need a little more protection and organizagion. Keep up the great reviews!
@@Nomads.Nation Hahaha... bought the backpack, but you scared the shit out of me with the cons to even use it. And now I'm just a Nomad without scratches. Excellent review though.
Great review, but you fail to say that the company has the WORST customer service EVER. I ordered a backpack two weeks ago. It hasn't shipped and I'm not getting ANY response from them, be it in the phone, mail, anything. It's probably my worst shopping experience in decades, and I seriously think it's almost a scam.
Thanks Hugo, and sorry to hear about your experience. I’ve heard mixed things about Nomatic’s customer service, and you aren’t the first person I’ve heard say something along these lines. Please keep us posted how it goes
Thanks Jake, glad the review could help! Any ideas what you'll get instead? We're dropping an Aer Tech Pack 2 review next week - keep an eye out for it 😎
@@Nomads.Nation LOL I get what you are saying however I don't think drawing attention to an over-exaggeration is dramatic, I thought your review was fantastic but the reality is that bit of info was making a lot out of nothing at all. If you hadn't mentioned it 99% of people would never have noticed. Queen yourself and your friend if you like but I'm no queen so I shall not be joining you :) Have a nice day. I would have thought that when you put something out on the internet you expect some feedback.
Great organization, but the fact that it's scratched so easily, and the zippers break easily, and it costs a fucking $ 250, does not make me want to buy it
I'm glad that helped! I agree it's a bit of a bummer, but it's the material. If you want that sleek look, it's going to have its downsides. Maybe check out Aer products instead? We've done reviews on every bag they sell
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I have never seen such a comprehensive and well-presented review, for anything, until now!
Wow Adrienne that is so nice - thank you so much! Be sure to subscribe, we publish TONS of reviews, all of this high of a calibur :)
I totally agree with you!
I find the "strap storage" feature to be stellar once I'm on a plane or long-distance train. Keeps the straps from getting snagged on seat rails or by the luggage of others in the overhead compartment. If I need to grab my pack to get something out/down, it slips out and back in without getting caught on anything. Easy peasy.
I love the idea, just not the implementation.
Right ... I think plane travel is the main use and reason for hiding the straps ... not for transforming it into a briefcase.
I picked this bag up in brandnew condition from a Goodwill for $9.99. Best $10 bucks i ever spent.
That's a deal!!
Absolutely a lie
You're the many bagger equivalent of the 5'2" guy with Victoria Secret wife.
Aww, you're so lucky!
That backpack would never be found in a Goodwill…and if that happens, what h for the hidden cameras recording the prank ;)
I rarely comment on videos but I just have to say, your content is very far beyond what is expected for a channel with your sub count. I would love to see more of these in-depth reviews, I see you’re a new channel but I think with this level of content production you’ll grow quickly. This definitely helped me make my decision on this beautiful bag. Keep doing what you’re doing, thanks for the review. Subbed👍
Wow, we are so flattered!
Thank you so much for the kind words and thanks for joining us on our RUclips journey!
More epic reviews are on the way! 😎
Nomads Nation Thanks for the reply, also a fan of the locations, the rating and recommendation summary’s in the description and the style of filming, very professional. Your other videos look good and I like the style on the thumbnails, maybe you could use a similar font as on the titles for the sub-sections in this video? Either way, fantastic content
Again thanks so much, and that's a GREAT recommendation about using the same fonts. Anymore recommendations or thoughts please send our way, we are always looking to improve :)
I subbed and I'm not even interested in getting a new backpack, I just really enjoy the way you present this review. Clean, to the point, comprehensive. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much Warle! Your support means so much to us and I'm glad you found the review useful :)
The two water bottle holders are perfect! I always use it for an umbrella! In a rainy country you need it on hold!
So glad you like it!
Exactly, I wont buy a backpack that doesnt have two side pockets! And I dt have a problem with themag pocket on this one ...looks good to me!
14:41 EZ, it's so that in a pinch, you don't need to constantly remember which side your water pouch is on. It's extremely convenient if you have physical restraints on one side of the pack (lets say youre in line touching shoulders with people cause its super busy, or maybe your pack is stuffed sideways in a trunk with a bunch of other bags and only one side is up and accessible and you want throw your water bottle in really quick..welp you dont have to move all the other bags out of the way so you can get yours out just to flip it and insert a water bottle). It's just nice that when youre distracted by other common life things, you dont have to worry about remembering what side the pouch is on. You have two!! Use whatever is more accessible and quicker. This is why all the packs I own have two water pouches. Good thing you're not a bag designer cause I would have HATED only having it on one side lol.
Thanks for the comment dude! After reviewing dozens more bags since this review I gotta say... I still prefer having 1 water bottle holder 😂. But, to each their own! That's the beauty of having so many options out there :)
If you use this backpack because of its "office" looks and that's where you are going, you may want to carry an umbrella with you. There's no better place for it than in the second water bottle holder. On a sunny day I sometimes carry a coffee zujirosi hot beverage container (those things are great) for the morning conmute and a water bottle on the other pocket for midday seeping (there are offices where you don't want to use the water fountain).
Good review. I'd add one minor nitpick to this bag. In order to take advantage of the retractable keychain, you really need to wear it with the zipper closed/connecting at the bottom of the bag, allowing you to partially unzip to easily reach the keychain. However, in order to take advantage of quick access to the top of the bag, you need to wear it with the zippers closed/connected at the top. So you essentially have to choose which feature is most valuable/important to you. I wish they had designed it with maybe a separate zipper opening at the bottom just to access the retractable key chain. As it is, two really great features, but you can't really use both. And I agree, the zippers in general do fight you a bit.
Great nitpick - I totally agree!
STILL... after 2 years... by far the best review i ever saw. Thanks Aaron. I´m addicted to backpacks. The last two years, i thought, NOMATIC (GOMATIC in GERMANY) is a way to expencive, but after try to find "cheaper" ones... your review hit me and i ordered one.
Keep up the good work. Thank you
Thanks so much mate! If you are addicted to backpacks you should check out our 'Building a Backpack' project on the front page of our channel I'd love to get your vote on some of the features!
As people have mentioned before. The strap hiding is for taking your backpack on a flight so it's easier to place in the overhead compartment without the strap dangling and getting stuck. The back can also be placed on the handle of a suitcase so its easy to carry both and no need to have it on your back. That pocket in the back can then store your passport and other stuff for easy acess. Also the top part is formed that way because you can just open the top part and have a great overview of the backpack to take out stuff like the computer or cloths fast and easy.
Great review and many good points! Own a nomatic backpack myself and those features are great and feel like at least the top thing should be included.
Thanks so much Fredrick, I agree that I love the top part for the quick access. But the passport pocket is really tough to get to for me
I have had mine for years. Beaten the heck out of it. Still looks great. I have one zipper that is starting to go wonky on me, but as much as I use and abuse it, it really doesn't owe me anything at this point. Love it.
Thanks for the comment dude! I agree this pack can take a beating
Aaron, thank you so much for this incredible review. Your passion, honesty and attention to detail really comes through in this longer-form in-depth look into the Nomatic backpack, and I'm thrilled that I came across this.
I was teetering right on the fence of making the $474.00 CAD plunge (delivered) after seeing this pack advertised by Chris Williamson, and I'm super thankful for your insight into the various pros and cons this offers. Not being a digital nomad myself, it make me think it might not be the best investment after all, and there's cheaper options out there that will serve me better.
Thanks again for helping me make an informed decision!
so glad the review was helpful!!
Fantastic Review! I was on the fence about this bag and you hit all the key points. Thank you!
Thanks for the kind words!
What do YOU think of the Nomatic Backpack? Comment below 'Love it' or 'Hate it'...
Darrick Zahlmann so glad to hear dude!
Have the TravelPack. Love it but the zippers are not the smoothest. If the zippers are really keeping the rain out, they are worth it. The rain cover of other bags is costing space.
I like the bottle holder and I sometimes use both. Just the sizes could be bigger. My riut bag X35 can hold 1.5l bottles in the bottle pocket. 3l in the summer!
The key leash... you have the backpack on one shoulder and open the zipper from the bottom and reach in. After using the key you let go and it snaps back in. Just not mine - too many keys.
For photo equipment I recommend ThinkTankPhoto bags. Made by photographers for photographers.
All great points - and thanks for the recommendation on the ThinkTankPhoto bags, they look awesome!
I just received mine today. Love parts and hate parts. The love parts the way it looks and the way it feels. Hate the zippers and the key thing. Just to make a comparison. I bought a $40 High Sierra backpack . I think I love the High Sierra more. It has tech too. They actually have a cord and a port for charging your phone. It is strange how a $40 bag can be just as good as an expensive bag (plus the cheap bag can afford to put in a cool cord and port.) I also agree about the converting it to a briefcase. ( Bad idea). Plus the cheap bag can hold just as much. Another thing, I have the iPad Pro 12.9 with the floating keyboard. My iPad won't fit in their tablet with the floating keyboard ( not good). The cheaper backpack doesn't have this problem. My iPad fits fine. I still like the backpack ( just disappointed).
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I love your videos! Thank you for the honesty and level of detail. I am now going back into the office since Covid and refuse to be the bag lady I was before. I knew nothing of work backpacks but women’s laptop bags just don’t deliver in functionality so here I am. I think this bag checks off all the boxes. I know you said the side water bottle pocket sucks, but if I go backpack, I truly want to be hands free… looks like it will hold a large yeti. Thank you again !!!
Glad you found the review useful! We’d love to hear about your experience with the bag after you test it for a few weeks - keep us posted 💪🏻
Ok, thought about one more thing last night. Would it fit a small lunch container? If not, would you please give me a couple recommendations? Still watching all the other videos 😂 thanks!
@@miriammondragon1322for sure! But most bags will (also though, completely depends on the size of the container). I recommend short listing 2-3 bags and checking their internal dimensions to see which is the best fit for your lunch box
@@Nomads.Nation thank you so much for responding! You guys are awesome!
@@miriammondragon1322 love to hear!
Owned it since it first came out.
I got a second.
I travel with the two. One for under my seat (straps folded away)
Second one for all my other stuff, and stored above, straps out since that is what I put on my back.
Your negative is my positive.
.... but your review is great.
Appreciate the comment and kind words! It’s a truly awesome bag for the right kind of traveler. I’m hoping they’ll come out with an official V2 soon
Great review- comprehensive, nice video effects and transitions, clear and good articulation, and really polished. Appreciate the honesty and diligence on the review, looks like a great product overall! Quick question - the shoulder straps look flimsy when picking up the bag...I wonder if holding it that way daily (say, work commutes on the subway), with full weight, makes it liable to break/tear easily. Thoughts? Oh and thoughts on using it in a colder climate (i.e subzero temperatures, snowy and windy)!? Thanks again for the great video!
Thanks for the love Victor!
1 - The shoulder straps (and overall build of the pack) is strong and I am confident it will stand the test of time. If by some crazy reason I am wrong and the shoulder straps would tear, I believe you would be covered by Nomatic's Lifetime Warranty
2 - Colder climate should be fine. The tarpaulin materials are weather-resistant and should repel light to medium amounts of moisture/rain/snow. Just don't leave it outside in a blizzard!
Great review. Exactly what I was looking for, an in depth review. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Because of the material tarpaulin it is easy to slash. Ikea blue bags. If you charge more than $200 use materials like Peak Design.
I think tarpaulin has its pros and its cons, but I agree that overall, Peak Design materials are better. Thanks Arthur!
Got my nomadic travel pack yesterday 20L to 30L expandable option is great for travel carryon and almost price as nomadic 20L to 24L.
Nice George! Let us know how it holds up after a few months
As a professional techie, this video sold me on the purchase.
Oh then you are going to love this bag haha
Awesome Rwview! Thank you for that! It is really hard to choose between PD Every Day 20L and Nomatic Travel, so... I have a mirrorless camera and 2 lenses and I really like the quality of Peak Design but... I also have a laptop, documents, chargers and so on... Peak Design doesn't offer so many pockets and organization inside. I have a Peak Design Sling 3L just to carry a camera with one lens or with 2 lenses (35mm and 85mm) just to take it with me when I need it. But Nomatic offers an expandable option that means I can take it as a travel backpack plus some luggage. I would love to see Peak Design offer something similar, but they don't. Peak Design's 30L Travel is too big for me as I'm 1.6 meters tall. But Nomatic offers 2 in 1 and it is great!
Small Update: I talk about Nomatic Travel Pack v2
Sounds like a tough decision! I would say Peak Design offers more value at the price point, but Nomatic is more comfortable…. Good luck! Lol
I have a question. So I have a MacBook Pro 16 (14x10) and an iPad Pro 12,9
(11x8,5).
Do you think I can carry them both in the Backpack ? The MBP in the laptop compartment and the iPad Pro in the other compartment.
Thanks.
hey there! I wish I could help but my cameraman took all of my packs for a few weeks for another project we are working on, so I don't have it on me to measure. I would recommend reaching out to Nomatic though - their customer support is usually pretty awesome :)
Indigoblue25
I think so. Both pockets are large enough for my 12.9.
Yup! I fit both of those in this backpack easily.
Is this still the best for tech storage out there? How well would this work with the aer slim pouch packed out and maybe another pouch in the bottom?
It should fit those pouches, but I’d rather use an Aer bag
which Aer bag is comparable in tech functionality to say this bag(which I Just bought)or the 15L navigator (which I also just bought)?@@Nomads.Nation
Awesome review man! Super thorough, really showed the effort put in. I’ll probably go for the travel pack version.
Thanks Nick! The Travel Pack is awesome because it's basically the best of both worlds - let us know what you think of it when you get it. And purchases using our links are always appreciated 😎
I don’t get it! How in the world, with this incredible reviewing and editing, this channel only got 1.48k subs?! O.o
RUclips magic? your guess is as good as mine..
How much force do you have to use to take off the chest strap? I just got my packpack and it’s so tight I’m afraid I’m going to damage the backpack by removing them.
Not a lot of force. Maybe our packs are built differently?
Excellent review - thanks so much! I think this backpack is perfect for what I need but wanted to ask what other backpacks I should consider that offer the same tech advantages (pockets, etc.). I was looking at some of the Thule backpacks (like the Paramount) and was wondering what you think. Thanks again.
Thanks so much Mark! I haven’t tested Thule yet, but I’ve heard good things. I’d recommend checking out our ‘best business backpacks’ video - there should be a few other options you’ll like there
I just can't decide of i wan't Nomatic 30L or Mous Extreme Commuter Backpack with lid, help...
Mous
Will a dell latitude 17” fit anywhere in this? If not, would the travel pack work? Too big?
The laptop compartment only fits up to a 16 inch laptop - so close!
The gray fabric in the main laptop compartment, does it allow laptops on both sides? I need to carry 2 16 inch laptops and a tablet, will it work?
In theory I think, but I’d recommend reaching out to Nomatic to ask them. Plz let us know what they say
I would recommend instead of warping audio to hide background noise, using subtitles. Subtitles will add a much better subtext so you can hear easier if that makes sense. Similar to how Shiey uses it. Would also recommend checking out Shiey and his travel videos.
Thanks for this!
@@Nomads.Nation not sure how new you guys are to RUclips but this video is pretty well edited otherwise. Let me know if you guys want to know anything else, I'm pretty experienced on the site and have a lot of ideas.
We are very new - just launched 48 hours ago! Tips are always appreciated :)
dude shiey 's videos are next level
Nice review! Really really useful.
One (destructive) test I would like to see is the backpack absolutely filled to the point where you can hardly close the zipper, and then run with it or throw it to the floor and see if the zipper and the stitch can withstand the force. I've destroyed a few backpacks for that reason hahah
I love your destructive idea haha
I wouldn't change a thing, you are so gifted. Thank you so much for this video, I keep watching it, lol. I bought the bag.
Cheers!
Hiding the straps works for me on the plane. When I put my bag under the seat and the straps don't stick out in the aisle.
I totally agree that it works, but it just doesn’t work seamlessly, which imo kinda sucks for the price
This was a good review and I appreciate all the work put into it! As somebody shopping around for a bag, I found this overall useful of a review and had a lot of your personality! So good stuff as a whole.
A constructive critique is the chapter title up in the top right corner is unnecessarily big and distracting, especially when you have other text higlighted on screen. I'd suggest maybe having the chapter title START big, but shrink somewhere neatly in the corner. Viewers have short attention spans, but trust that once you establish that you're tucking the titles into the corner of the video, that we're smart enough to remember to look there.
Another critique, is... I understand your channel's name is "Nomads Nation" but I gotta admit and respectfully say that "digital nomad" is said SOOOOOOO MANY times in this video, that I couldn't help but notice it every-single-time. It's not a crazy big deal, and I presume it's for branding, but I feel like it could be turned down a bit. I know it sounds a little picky, but I was only a third through the video when I noticed it, and I couldn't NOT notice it each time it was said, and it honestly became distracting to an overall very thorough review.
Anyways, overall, as I said, this was a good review and I appreciate all the efforts put into it like all the different locations and examples out in the real world, and clear camera shots of the exterior and interior. Nice stuff, I expect your channel will continue to grow!
Thanks so much for the love and constructive ideas! And I totally agreed on the overuse (daresay abuse) of the term 'Digital Nomad' in this video 😂
Great Video! Thank you for sharing with us. Can't wait to see more 😍
Thanks so much! We've got a new video dropping in the next 24 hours... and it's EASILY the most epic one we've done yet 😍
what large toiletry bag do you recommend?
Peak Design Wash Pouch - it's awesome
can you compare nomatic with shimoda ?
Great request! I hadn't even heard of Shimoda, but I just checked them out and they look awesome. I'll add them to the list :) Let me know if you have any other requests
@@Nomads.Nation thank you for your reply
Can it work for a college student?
Hellz yes it can!
@@Nomads.Nation Thank you.
Watched this review 4/5 times now as I’m looking at getting a new travel backpack, narrowed it down to this, the threnpeaks nomad 42ltr, tortuga travel pack (30 or 40litre) or the witzman travel backpack
I want all 4 ideally 😂
Best of luck with your search and be sure to keep us posted with what you pick and how it suits ya
@@Nomads.Nation will do! And thank you for your advice and excellent reviews! Really helped :)
@@christiansimmons630 🫶
great practical review, subscribed!
Thanks so much!
This right here is top quality production!
Worth the sub!
Thanks so much! Our video editor Tav is a master
Also @17:18 may I know what is the brand of the mouse pad and the wrist holder please? Thank you!
The mouse I'm using is a Logitech MS Master 2s. I got it 3 years ago and still loving it. Trying to convince Tav to get one but he's stubborn. As for the mouse pad.. I have absolutely no idea, I picked it up in a Vietnamese street market.
Top review! It would be good to see/hear your review on the Niid DECODE backpack. Its still on kickstarter at the moment but looks great and very functional.
Thanks so much! Just took a look at the NIID pack - it looks quite functional and comes at a great price tag but I wonder how long it will last if the materials are super cheap.
Nice Video, i have a hesitate cause i have a 15.6" computer , does it fit?
I don't have the bag on me - I'd check the Nomatic website :)
Hey Aaron! First, I want to thank you for your review, it’s perfect man! Can you help me? I’m between the NOMATIC Backpack and the NOMATIC Travel Backpack, but I read that the Travel Back don’t have all the zippers made on TTK, some of them are Zoom Zipers. This backpack(not the travel) have all of the zippers made from TTK?
YKK sorry 😂
The external zippers that I’m talking
Thanks dude! Unfortunately I have an older version so I can’t say for sure, but on my version there are zero YKK zips. Maybe reach out to Nomatic to see what they say (and plz let us know)
Impressive serve from all perspectives. Thank you.
Thanks so much Maxim!
I'm a tall stocky guy. Will this bag feel too small on a taller guy with broad chest and shoulders?
Hey Tom! Great question. You should be fine, but if you are really concerned we recommend checking the dimensions and seeing if you have a backpack of a similar size to get an idea. Nomatic has a money back guarantee as well - so keep that in mind :)
If you get a chance, please review the Frenchie Co Speed Backpack. It's pricey but it would be interesting to see your take on it. Keep up the great work!
Boom! Just added this pack to my wish list (and thanks for the recommendation - I had never heard of them before!)... Any other recommendations? Thanks for the love!
Loved your review, however i think you did miss one thing!!!😮 - it is also suitable if your air travelling with a carry on suitcase!! The Handle of the Carry on Suitcase goes through the handle of the nomadic, and the chest strap secures it around the suitcase handle extension bars!!! And the hidden pocket in the rear can hold your passport. Just saying Like!!
Great point Brian!!
Great Reviews Aaron, ive decided to go with the Samsonite Pro DLX 6 - just don’t know which size yet, 17.3 or the 15.6… such a dilemma 😀- Best of Irish Luck with your Back Pack Design i’m sure it will be Fantastic 👍👌😉
@@brianmcmanagan3742 appreciate that dude!!
Nice channel man, you have a strong start in the quality of the videos. Just a wish, could you review the Synik 30 from Tom Bihn?
Thanks for the kind words Nicolas - and Tom Bihn is totally on our wish list. Hopefully soon!
7:37 The guy in the background
gotta love Vietnam
Great video! Does this for under an airplane seat? I’m thinking about getting this and the carry on. Just wanna make sure this will be considered a personal item
Fit*
Depends on the airline, but for most flights absolutely :)
Do you have the link for mousepad and wrist holder?
Ugh I wish. I found them at a random store in Ho Chi Minh for $7 USD. One of the best buys I ever made lol
@@Nomads.Nation If you found a manufacturer that made this and sold it through Amazon FBA I’m convinced your followers would buy it. I love your content 😁
Is this good for digital nomads?
Ahh yes, totally forgot to mention, this would be a solid pack for digital nomads! ;)
@@Nomads.Nation Your solid sense of humor gets you a sub my dude!
Watch this and do a shot every time dude says "digital nomad." You'll end up drunk buying six of these bags before you get halfway through.
That was my strategy the whole time... 😏
Very well thought out review. Please review the "Troubadour Apex" backpack next!
Thanks so much Dave and will do!
Great content …what litre would you recommend for back packing young Asian?
Cheers! How long? 1 week? 1 year? Also, what climate? Also, how much tech gear will you bring?
Thank you so much for getting back to me...South East Asia, six months...wanting to travel with less stuff, but need my stuff to work remotely...whats your thoughts on the Allpa 42L? @@Nomads.Nation
Your videos are amazing. Keep up the good work!
This means so much to us Victor - thank you!
@@Nomads.Nation thank you actually! Just purchased a Nomatic a bit after watching your video. Not 100% sure it is the backpack for me and your criticism seems on point, but looks better than all others so far.
@@VictorTaelin So glad to hear dude! Nomatic has a money-back guarantee so you might as well give the backpack a try - right? Let us know what you think of it and if you end up keeping it 😎
Hi NN! Is this big for a guy who has small body like me and 5’4 tall? Thanks
I don’t think so, but it won’t look super sleek/small on you either. But overall it’s just a regular sized backpack 💪🏾
@@Nomads.Nation thanks! I’ll go with this one. I really love all the features of this bag hopefully it’s not too big for me. I’ll use your link too! Awesome review btw! Especially on the errant pack!
@@gerardvirgo5755 thanks so much dude! Be sure to let us know what you think of the pack after you’ve tested it for a bit
Can you post a link to the mouse wrist holder?
I wish! I got that in some random shop in Vietnam - i can’t find the brand anywhere 😭
What size is the one in video
It’s the backpack - so 20L that can expand to 24L
Yo - loved the review. Can you tell me your favorite backpack period that is for a digital business dude carrying his office with him? Is this your favorite one?
Thanks mate!
#1 - Nomatic backpack for EDC
#2 - Aer Tech Pack 2
@@Nomads.Nation Thanks bro! Literally, 5 minutes after I wrote that, I saw your "top 5 tech bags" review. Appreciate the great work.
@@Sporteditz-15 glad to help mate!
It is a shame they did not use a high grade ballastic nylon on the exterior to make it hold up better to scratches and wear.
people love the aesthetic, but I agree that the material could be more durable
Actually, the water bottle looks really good
Glad you like!
With the quality of this review I would have thought you had at least 700,000 subs
Damn dude that's so nice of you to say! Our channel is only 6 months old, we'll get there in a few more years! 😎😎
@@Nomads.Nation I hope you do get there one day the amount of effort gone into this review is outstanding
@@ElectrikGamer thanks so much!
Take a look at the One Plus Explorer and One plus Travel Backpack!
Can do! I'll add it to our wish list :)
@@Nomads.Nation Ppp
You've earned a sub from me. Awesome dedication and attention to detail on backpack review. Keep going man!
Thanks so much Abraham! More awesome content coming your way!
Will you be reviewing their Navigator line too?
Hells yes! Hopefully in the next few months :)
After watching this video I now realize where my eyeglasses hard shell that I have in some drawer came from. 🙂
😂 😂 yea I’ve got like 3 of them and they randomly pop up from time to time
We get it. You're a digital nomad. Do you have a head injury? Concussion perhaps? I haven't heard something repeated that many times since Rain Man.
😂 too much Vietnamese beer that day
@@Nomads.Nation Ha! You actually replied lol. I loved your videos. I used this one and the travel pack video to make my decision. Super helpful.
@@rocarter7736 I had to reply - I love a good roast! 😂 Glad to hear the videos were helpful to you mate and thanks for the support 💪🏼
Have 2 Nomatic packs. I'm a fanboy. one of the best backpacks you can ever get.
They define that make highly functional bags, but the weight is a lot for some
@@Nomads.Nation true, *some can ever get*. Can't deny the weight challenge. But the extra protection and organization are worth it for those who carry a lot, and need a little more protection and organizagion. Keep up the great reviews!
@@TheSonorabobcheers!!
man disappointed to find out they shrunk their Travel Pack laptop compartment sleeve. My laptop fits this one but I wanted that 20L-30L option.
beggars can't be choosers ;)
A very mild (and highly subjective) design flaw being described as a "disaster". What does this "designer" friend of yours design? Hyperbole?
“Hyperbole”, that’s a knee-slapper 😂 😂
Great review, earned yourself a sub!
Appreciate it Mark!
Got mine through Costco, so not overpriced!
oh yea, these bags are a steal at Costco
For me the is a only big Cons you did not mention: Weight. It is very heavy: 1.8 Kg
This is a fantastic point
DIGITAL NOMAD!!!
💻🌏!!!
@@Nomads.Nation Hahaha... bought the backpack, but you scared the shit out of me with the cons to even use it. And now I'm just a Nomad without scratches. Excellent review though.
TBF so glad to hear you bought it! And tbh don't worry about the scratches - I personally like a little 'wear and tear' on my bags :)
What size laptop does this hold? Kind of important to know. Great video otherwise
Appreciate that! I’d recommend checking Nomatic’s website - they’ll have the most up to date information regarding that 💪🏾
What's the count on the phrase 'digital nomad'
It’s impossible to keep count lol
New subscriber here. Great job on the review! I really like that you review the backpacks in the habitat where they belong and that is out and about!
Thanks for the love Evert!
Great review, but you fail to say that the company has the WORST customer service EVER. I ordered a backpack two weeks ago. It hasn't shipped and I'm not getting ANY response from them, be it in the phone, mail, anything. It's probably my worst shopping experience in decades, and I seriously think it's almost a scam.
Thanks Hugo, and sorry to hear about your experience. I’ve heard mixed things about Nomatic’s customer service, and you aren’t the first person I’ve heard say something along these lines. Please keep us posted how it goes
Cool review, was ready to buy...but why would they choose a material that shows narley scratches...for $260 come on guys.
Thanks Jake, glad the review could help! Any ideas what you'll get instead? We're dropping an Aer Tech Pack 2 review next week - keep an eye out for it 😎
They still need better zippers! To stiff and bad pulls. Other than that it would be 💯
agreed that they really should have used better zips at that price point
@@Nomads.Nation So true! and different pulls. That would make this bag so much better
take a shot every time he says 'digital nomads'.
Haha, I'd have to get an ambulance half way through the video!
Saved me $300! Way too many cons for me...
No bag is perfect but glad we could help!
If someone thinks that the bag turns into a disaster when they bottle in inserted I fear for their sanity as they walk around this world.
I’ve always been described as a dramatic person… looks like I’ve finally met my match ;)
@@Nomads.Nation I would imagine your designer friend holds that title, how on earth can you be so dramatic about a bottle holder?
@@ragetobe lol his dramatic statement, my dramatic delivery, your dramatic response to it all - we are 3 drama queens! 👸👸👸
@@Nomads.Nation LOL I get what you are saying however I don't think drawing attention to an over-exaggeration is dramatic, I thought your review was fantastic but the reality is that bit of info was making a lot out of nothing at all. If you hadn't mentioned it 99% of people would never have noticed. Queen yourself and your friend if you like but I'm no queen so I shall not be joining you :) Have a nice day. I would have thought that when you put something out on the internet you expect some feedback.
@@ragetobe thanks for the feedback!
Great job on this review I will be sub 101
Thanks so much Ryan! It means a lot :)
Anyone who says you shouldn’t talk about the interior materials, just aren’t really into bags man….
PREACH! 🙌🏽
Outstanding
Cheers!
Great organization, but the fact that it's scratched so easily, and the zippers break easily, and it costs a fucking $ 250, does not make me want to buy it
Great points! The scratch-ability isn't a huge deal to me, but the zips shouldn't be a problem as far as I am concerned.
Music too loud, turn it down so it’s less distracting
Thanks for the suggestion Joshua, we have done so in our more recent reviews :)
nothing wrong with the water bottle holder....
Glad you like it!
OMG, who is this dude with the solution?! :-D
Me? Lol
Great review! Love the bag until the con re: how the material scratched permanently. When travel, this can tear up the great look. Looking elsewhere.
I'm glad that helped! I agree it's a bit of a bummer, but it's the material. If you want that sleek look, it's going to have its downsides. Maybe check out Aer products instead? We've done reviews on every bag they sell
@@Nomads.Nation Took a look at Aer - not bad but looking at Everki too! Thanks for your reviews - they are great!
@@ricka.2674 thanks so much!
After the whole review I still had to go on their website to find out it’s 47cm long. HUGE for a short woman :/
Yea this backpack is a tank, but to be honest any large travel pack will be this size. Thanks for watching!
I love my nomatic backpack
Me too Sancho, me too :)
I bought it and hated it. It was unnecessarily heavy and complicated
That's the most common criticism I hear about this bag - I like the functionality though and the weight isn't a big deal to me.