Thank you so much for doing these reviews. I just bought Tumi Nomadic because of you. Tumi should definitely sponsor you! I'm a freelance graphic designer who works remotely and travels a lot. I was looking to replace my 5-year-old Incase Icon backpack with something bigger, sturdier, and more professional looking. This bag pretty much ticks all the boxes for me.
I like that this bag's bottom does not involve the bottom pocket at all. The older bags have the bottom part of the pocket so the corners of the pockets eventually bend if your bag is fully packed and standing up for a long time. Not enough for an "upgrade" but a good design change.
Thanks for your review I’m in the market for a Tumi backpack and was looking into the Search and Alpha 3 and they just didn’t quite check off all the boxes for me. This backpack is nice and will survive Nursing school and my new career as a Nurse. Thanks again for such an awesome review!
Following up here after I commented on your Search Backpack review. I bought the Nomadic at the CLT airport last Sunday on my way to Europe. Tumi shipped my Alpha Bravo Sheppard back home to me at no cost. In short, it's the best business backpack on the market. There are tons of backpacks but I am in and out of global meetings so I always like having something that's a bit more formal looking. For my personal travels and with more camera gear, I use the Wandrd Prvke 31L. It's a bit more rugged and I don't mind it getting dirty. The straps are a major improvement over the previous model I had. The zipper pulls definitely make the bag more accessible, especially the pocket under the clear section. I do have a few little quirks to share: 1. If you put anything of substantial weight in the front pocket that you put your iPad Mini into and there's not much else in the bag, the top part of the bag caves in when holding it by the straps. Super minor but I wish it had more support. 2. The little bag with the magnet on it is a bit tight to get things in and out of - you almost want to put things in there that you don't need to see to know they are there. 3. The clear section is useful for things like business cards, etc but that's about it. I wouldn't put a passport there but that's just me. Appreciate your review!
Thanks for the follow up. Agree on the iPad pocket and flap pocket. Had another viewer say that the clear pocket is also good for a boarding pass. This has been an awesome bag and I’m also thrilled I let my Search go for it!
@@Creativedogmedia eBay has been by far the most reliable. Take the best photos you possibly can, and plenty to show the condition of the bag. The easiest sales are when buyers don’t have any questions.
Hey great review. May I ask how do you change the zipper tabs? I’m a fan of yellow and those that you have are actually pretty cool addition to the bag
Thanks to your video, I went to the Tumi store today and compared it to my 15 year-old Tumi Alpha laptop backpack which is still amazingly rugged (steel D loops, THICK ballistic nylon, and MASSIVE zippers), and I still can’t justify replacing a backpack that has traveled a million miles and has no sign of wearing out. - If only the Nomadic didn’t have that weird clear plastic window and if the pockets in the main compartment were a little wider, I would have bought it today. - Every year I try to justify replacing my old backpack, and I almost did today. I’m going to wait until 2024 at least.
@@BroDude0 I didn’t invent nor create either backpack, so I’m not bragging about anything I did. I’m just comparing the two, and in every measurable way possible, the old backpack is superior to the new one.
@@BroDude0 I’ve only ever owned one Tumi backpack, and it was the one I was gifted 15 years ago that I still use. The last few years my kids have suggested I get a new one, but the quality of the old one is better than any of the newer ones that Tumi makes, in my opinion.
Thanks, this helped seal the deal for me. I've been searching for a while now and going through the channel, choosing this over the renegade was a piece of cake. My biggest challenge was to find a backpack that was presentable and can use for short business trips without needing a carry on. Looks like the Nomadic hits that sweet spot!
Great review! Think of getting the Renegade due to the very compact proportions (not too wide nor too deep, rather larger in height) but still waiting for a good review first ;-) The part with the plastic clear window though, could it be for paper boarding passes? If so, it would be a great solution to the frustration of where to put those things within immediate reach when juggling yourself and your carry-ons all the way from the check-in counter to the airplane..
Appreciated the insights on both this and the Renegade. I haven't traditionally traveled much for work, but it seems like that's changing this year. The last trip wasn't bad but it did leave me shopping. Thanks again!
I have just bought this one based upon ur review. I really luv it and enjoying a lot for the daily committing. All other your reviews r excellent also. Hope Tumi will certify your channel. People r buying just I did.
I just bought this bag... initially bought the Search backpack but didnt like it nearly as much. Worth every penny! So glad I went with the Nomadic over the Search (too basic) or Navigator (too small).
Love the videos just about only regular Tumi reviewer my favorite bag is stil the small esports have had it almost a year wish they still made them though keep up the good work
Love your reviews! Some of my annoyances with Tumi is the ONE pen loop when they have space for 3 loops. Don't like the one pocket in the front compartment when they used to have 2 compartments. I wish Tumi would listen to the feedback of the customers but have yet to see that.
Thanks for all your reviews. I actually chose the Tumi Expedition Flap Backpack (thanks to your review) due to its size but I want to know where you got the pull tabs from? I think it's a great look
Great review. Shopping for a slightly larger tumi bag for extended travel. This design may do the trick. The clear area under the front flap doesn’t look very tumi like but I would assume it was designed for a quick glance and confirmation of a critical item. For me that would be my iPhone and or passport when traveling abroad particularly when going through airport security and i need to make sure those items are still in the bag before walking away. With my current tumi bag i always have to open my bag and pull them out but the clear pocket/ flap would make it a lot quicker to confirm when putting the backpack on top of a suitcase after clearing security.
That clear pocket has held up without issue so far. Plane tickets in that pocket are an excellent pair. This is my go-to backpack for flights, despite how many Tumi’s I own!
Good question, Its still like new. I haven't been making contact with it much though, so at least if you leave it alone it doesnt yellow or deteriorate easily.
Just ordered an Expedition because the look is awesome, and most masculine for me. But I'm scared it may be to big for routine one day business trips. I had it monogrammed, so I won't be able to return it, if it is to large. It was a blind purchase, because I know the dimensions of the expedition, but there are no video's yet to get a better sense of the size, but your video of a similar size bag helped. Thank you.
hey man great video! subscribed! I bought the Search two weeks ago and have taken one trip and gone into my office a couple times. I like the size but similar to you I can't stand the top part caving in, such awful design! I like this nomadic bag and also the logistics flap (replaced the lark). Any thoughts on changing the search to either? I don't travel that often and would use the bag for work commute (i drive), road trips to/from beach, and then when in the cards air travel. Appreciate your input!!
The Nomadic has been a frequent go-to for me, I use it a lot. It’s not much bigger than the search, but just feels way smarter to use and has lots of organization. It’s not cheap to switch bags but I don’t look back at the search at all lol.
Thank you!! So the black nylon is identical. Only special fabrics like Alpha X or the anthracite are different. Same can be said of Alpha Bravo line, but the black nylon is the same. It’s unfortunate to say but a lot of limited fabrics are better than the permanent nylons.
@@BioGear thanks for replying! I thought alpha bravo uses recycled nylon and the material is softer than alpha 3 nylon which to my eye looks better and more ‘structured’.
@@Akb88r For sure the alpha bravo is recycled, but I'm currently assuming that Alpha is also, since i wouldn't expect them to go recycled on one and not the other. For sure the Alpha 3 Brief Pack is still a well structured back though!
Great review - sold me on the Nomadic. A quick fix for the clear plastic if it turns yellow - stick a piece of black (or your favorite color!) card stock of the same size inside - you won't see the plastic as much.
I still love this backpack and think it’s one of Tumi’s most functional backpacks. Fortunately the plastic window is still just as fresh as day one since I hardly use it 😆
@@BioGearDoes the laptop section have a false bottom to prevent the computer from hitting a hard bottom? Also, does the expandable bottom collapse to squeeze the bag over your suitcase in those ever shrinking aircraft overhead bins, or is it rigid? Nice bike.....
the laptop compartment stops just above the expansion. The cool part is if you have the expansion closed, the folds in the expansion provide more floor cushion for your laptop. Not certain what you mean on the expansion collapse but I’ll explain the design: the bottom panel is semi-rigid and can be squished if necessary. The expansion area surrounding the bottom is soft and folds when zipped. The bag isn’t deep enough to struggle going into an overhead bin fortunately
@@BioGear Excellent! You answered my question ('semi-rigid' and 'can be squished' are what I was hoping for!). A few backpacks later (Ogio Renegade Pro, Thule Paramount and an almost purchased BR Cargo backpack), I am extremely thankful to you for helping me decide! It's about a $ 1K purchase in Canada, but seems well worth it.
Love the videos, but am having a hard time choosing between the search and the nomadic. Which one would you go with if you can only go with one? Thanks!
If I had to pick only one of those, I’d probably take the nomadic. It’s an excellent backpack with more pockets than I need, great structure, extremely comfortable, and expandable. Checks a ton of boxes in my book! The search is only a little less capable. I do love the extra color options you get on the search though.
Thanks for the video - just ordered the Expedition - quick question where did you get those zipper pulls? I definitely would like to find some to match my accessory kit.
I have had a Tumi t-pass alpha ii for some time... and the arm straps always seem a little short for 6' 215lbs. are the arm straps longer on the newer models or more comfortable? Also, does the expanding bottom count as part of the overall height (18 in) and does it expand only from the bottom of the main compartment? Thanks
I've always found Alpha Bravo straps more comfortable than Alpha's straps. I'm also 6' 190. The backpack is 18" unexpanded, so add a couple inches with it expanded up. Still really love this bag, especially for flights!
Do you have an Alpha compact brief pack? I was curious what you thought about it. I think I have about five Tumi backpacks and I am looking into this one.
I do own a compact laptop brief pack but I think it’s an alpha 2. Honestly I hate it, the sucker refuses to stand up on its own in any way, and I’m just not a fan of it at all. The alpha 2 and 3 line is the weakest of Tumi’s offerings if you ask me, they have so many better options
Thank you for doing these videos. You mentioned that the laptop pocket could probably fit a 17" laptop. Do you think large 17" gaming laptops like the alienware M17 will be able to fit and still be relatively secure?
The problem with Alienware is they don't make 'normal' sized laptops, they have that huge trunk/ass behind the screen so they have a hard time fitting in bags for their screen size. I don't think an m17 would fit in this backpack unfortunately, whereas a razer would have no problem.
Debating between the Nomadic versus the Expedition. We are going on a one month tour of South America, so will be used for travel. Both look great, but worried I will regret the larger bag over the medium. Any advice would be appreciated!
The nomadic seems like the easy pic to me. With its expandable bottom, it holds roughly the same but has the option to stay smaller, plus the pocketing is incredible. Still enjoying the heck out of mine!!
Absolutely love my expedition backpack! It serves as my EDC, and given my involvement in advanced technology research and cybersecurity, I haul a plethora of devices for red teaming, digital forensics, and various other tasks.
I rarely use it. I actually tend to forget it’s there lol. There’s already so many other good pockets that I don’t usually have anything I need to store there
Two questions 1. I’m deciding between this bag and the Aplha 3 Brief bag in leather. I’ve seen both in person. It’s only a $25 difference. I think the Nomadic is more practical for the use I’m going for, more comfortable, less bulky, and I feel the nylon will hold up better than the leather. The leather bag is very aesthetically pleasing and comes with some minor upgrades. And I know a few people who have it and love it. I’m stuck lol 2. Where did you get those leather zipper pulls?
For zipper pulls, link is in the video description. Between the bags, like you said the nomadic is more comfortable. I do not like the alpha 3 shoulder straps nor how it feels on my back. The pockets are roomy but I prefer the nomadic pockets, they feel more organizable. Overall both are super functional but the nomadic fits my style more. Leather is nice though, but I always worry about beating up the leather
I am between this bag and the Expedition for weekend travel (my Sheppard is still perfect for daily work use). Am I missing something? The specs online suggest the Nomadic has more storage capacity because it is wider and deeper than the Expedition - though when looking at both in person the Expedition “feels” bigger. Do you have any perspective on this having experienced both? Thanks for the awesome content!
Thank you! The expedition is larger than the nomadic in size and volume. The nomadic is a small step up from the Sheppard in size, and does have the lower expansion. The expedition is essentially pre-expanded with that bottom compartment. I found both bags were nice, but for my personal needs I find the nomadic irreplaceable, it has great pocketing.
@@BioGear thanks for your reply! So would you find the Nomadic with the expansion soon in use and the Expedition to be roughly equivalent? I do like the idea of the expansion - it’s there when you need it but can be hidden when you don’t. If the space is close that versatility may push me in that direction. Thanks again!
@@wolfman0064 I'd find the nomadic with expansion to be close enough to the Expedition that I would ignore the expedition. The nomadic especially is just too good lol. Black has been out of stock for awhile though.
They’re both very close. The nomadic is more open whereas the esports has a shelf so it offers a different level of stacking stuff. The nomadic does feel a bit tighter on my body which I like, love the esports bag but those side pockets make it feel huge
If I could add to this question; I am an airline pilot and am looking for a new bag. I’m trying to decide between this and the esports pro large. I LOVE the idea of the shelf in the esports, but in your opinion, will one bag over the other travel better? Also, does one seem like it would hold up better than the other? Thank you so much for these videos. You have the best Tumi reviews on the internet.
@@nathanmurray6675 I got the Nomadic, best backpack I ever had! I travelled a lot with it and it's amazing how I can pack it with my 15inches laptop, iPad, lots of clothes and even bathroom accesories some souvenirs. I love the extension which you can fit a pair a walk shoes at the bottom. Very comfortable to carry, you don't feel it much on your back and love those easy access pockets. Great overall backpack for travelling and daily commute.
Just got the blue Nomadic and it's def one of the best backpack out there. Only thing is the laptop bottom padding seems thin (I have 16inch m1 max 2tb), thinking of putting some foam down there for extra protection
I just picked up a Search for overnight work travel (small change of clothes plus laptop/access and some work stuff). I’m debating if I should get this instead. Thoughts? I like the bigger laptop compartment on the search as I can put all the work papers and mac there, and then clothes in the main compartment. It seems like while the Expedition is bigger, I’d need to share the main compartment with some work things. I plan to use packing cubes if that matters. Thanks!
Get the Search in and pack into it to see how you feel about it. Generally it isn’t that much smaller than the Nomadic. I’ve been using my Search lately and am always surprised how well it loads up. If you’re having issues with fitting your belongings, the Nomadic is a little bigger but does have a few more pockets. Hope that helps!!
I just re-read your comment here about the Nomadic and pockets and I think I may be making a rookie mistake in terms of how I’m looking at the backpack for overnight work travel. I’ve basically been just looking at the main cargo area and picturing packing cubes and my toiletry back all trying to fit in there, and I didn’t even think about using some of the other pockets as well with smaller cubes (like the two sides). I just assumed I’d be dumping cords/chargers in those. I’ll have to give the Search another look in that light. Also, will a Nomadic generally fit under an airline seat? In your video on the materials with the Nomadic on the left and the Search on the right, the Nomadic just looks massive in comparison. In this video too with it sitting in front of your car. Thanks! Mike
Just saw them side by side in a Tumi store. The Nomadic looks like it is more for a weekend trip. I think the Search will be better for an overnight work trip. I like the layout of the laptop areas better since it’s big enough to also put in some work papers and a notebook and keep the main cargo areas just for clothes. Thanks for the reviews / help / feedback!
Sorry I didn’t reply sooner, notification issues! I kept the Sheppard up until recently, i just don’t use it much as I have other backpacks I like more. Outstanding bag though, no need to upgrade one to a Search.
Great review. I like those internal pockets. Wish Tumi used that style more. May seem trivial but I love the yellow accents! Especially near the bike and car! Awesome! M 🫶
Not one I care for, I find the straps uncomfortable and poorly placed lower than the top of the bag. If they fixed that it would be a nice large bag. Lots of capacity
Good question. Both are large but nomadic feels tighter, a bit less huge on the back. Part of what you want to consider is if the shelf and front opening are useful to you or not. If technology is the focus, the esports feels more intentional. For travel, I don’t think you’d be disappointed in either, but for some reason the nomadic just feels more like a correct formula, where the esports just comes off as a badass backpack.
Ikr? Fortunately the window looks brand new still as I rarely use it. If that’s the only thing holding you back I would ignore it, this is still one of my favorite backpacks that Tumi makes!
I personally love the Nomadic. The expedition is a good bag, but I prefer the nomadic for my style of use and packing. If you don't need the extra compartment hanging down under the expedition, then I recommend the nomadic first.
Sorry I didn’t catch this comment. I prefer this backpack over the search for the large main compartment opening, extra interior pockets, cool front pocket, and the sturdier construction. Overall it appealed to me more, functionally and visually
The only other bags i like come from Dell, Alienware and Lenovo. In terms of similar looks for cheap, the Tumi Search isn't a whole lot different, and you can get those as a Chinese duplicate for less than $100 if you dont mind the quality drop.
@@BioGear I pulled the trigger and bought it because I couldn't find a good alternative. Quick question though - what do you do with the dangling tag on the side?
I don't understand why some Tumi bags have great utility like this one while others are almost strictly for looks with little utility, yet they cost a ton.
They do make a lot of models so I guess they try to cover the entire spectrum. Yeah it wouldn’t kill them to add more pockets on the inside of slimmer bags too though 😮💨
I really like this bag. What sucks, though, as a big dude, the short straps make bags uncomfortable to get on and off (and wear). Sucks, because I really, really like this one :(
I think the straps extend pretty far, and the Alpha Bravo bags are extremely comfortable. If I were you I'd get one and try it on yourself, you can still return it if it doesn't fit, as long as you don't monogram it :)
@@josephlab3892 why did I sell the search? I found myself not using it, I would rather use my esports bags, navigation, or other bags and if I'm not using something I typically sell it.
I don't have anything i benefit from unfortunately, the only place i see it is directly from Tumi: www.tumi.com/p/nomadic-backpack-01466891041/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAi8KfBhCuARIsADp-A54RqsUj5KsRBcT0FvXUji9hqi28l0QSRZ72YmLwoftcyFDMV6v7bDcaAjMUEALw_wcB
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These bag reviews are the best on the platform IMO. You do a great delivery, and a through look. Much appreciated
Thank you so much for doing these reviews. I just bought Tumi Nomadic because of you. Tumi should definitely sponsor you!
I'm a freelance graphic designer who works remotely and travels a lot. I was looking to replace my 5-year-old Incase Icon backpack with something bigger, sturdier, and more professional looking. This bag pretty much ticks all the boxes for me.
I was on the fence but you confirmed all the questions I had, and I just pulled the trigger and bought the Nomadic. Thanks again!
I like that this bag's bottom does not involve the bottom pocket at all. The older bags have the bottom part of the pocket so the corners of the pockets eventually bend if your bag is fully packed and standing up for a long time. Not enough for an "upgrade" but a good design change.
Thanks for your review I’m in the market for a Tumi backpack and was looking into the Search and Alpha 3 and they just didn’t quite check off all the boxes for me. This backpack is nice and will survive Nursing school and my new career as a Nurse. Thanks again for such an awesome review!
Great stuff! Thanks for sharing. Let’s hope Tumi starts sending you stuff to review in the future!
That’s be a dream haha. They’ve yet to return my contact!
Following up here after I commented on your Search Backpack review. I bought the Nomadic at the CLT airport last Sunday on my way to Europe. Tumi shipped my Alpha Bravo Sheppard back home to me at no cost. In short, it's the best business backpack on the market. There are tons of backpacks but I am in and out of global meetings so I always like having something that's a bit more formal looking. For my personal travels and with more camera gear, I use the Wandrd Prvke 31L. It's a bit more rugged and I don't mind it getting dirty.
The straps are a major improvement over the previous model I had. The zipper pulls definitely make the bag more accessible, especially the pocket under the clear section.
I do have a few little quirks to share:
1. If you put anything of substantial weight in the front pocket that you put your iPad Mini into and there's not much else in the bag, the top part of the bag caves in when holding it by the straps. Super minor but I wish it had more support.
2. The little bag with the magnet on it is a bit tight to get things in and out of - you almost want to put things in there that you don't need to see to know they are there.
3. The clear section is useful for things like business cards, etc but that's about it. I wouldn't put a passport there but that's just me.
Appreciate your review!
Thanks for the follow up. Agree on the iPad pocket and flap pocket. Had another viewer say that the clear pocket is also good for a boarding pass. This has been an awesome bag and I’m also thrilled I let my Search go for it!
@@BioGear I have two Tumi bags I need to sell. Where have you had the most luck?
@@Creativedogmedia eBay has been by far the most reliable. Take the best photos you possibly can, and plenty to show the condition of the bag. The easiest sales are when buyers don’t have any questions.
Hey great review. May I ask how do you change the zipper tabs? I’m a fan of yellow and those that you have are actually pretty cool addition to the bag
I was about to ask the same thing
Thanks to your video, I went to the Tumi store today and compared it to my 15 year-old Tumi Alpha laptop backpack which is still amazingly rugged (steel D loops, THICK ballistic nylon, and MASSIVE zippers), and I still can’t justify replacing a backpack that has traveled a million miles and has no sign of wearing out. - If only the Nomadic didn’t have that weird clear plastic window and if the pockets in the main compartment were a little wider, I would have bought it today. - Every year I try to justify replacing my old backpack, and I almost did today. I’m going to wait until 2024 at least.
Cannot tell if you’re bragging right now
@@BroDude0 I didn’t invent nor create either backpack, so I’m not bragging about anything I did. I’m just comparing the two, and in every measurable way possible, the old backpack is superior to the new one.
You can put flight boarding pass in clear plastic window. Easy to see flight info.
@@mcclurejones you’re definitely bragging about how much Tumi you’ve owned.
@@BroDude0 I’ve only ever owned one Tumi backpack, and it was the one I was gifted 15 years ago that I still use. The last few years my kids have suggested I get a new one, but the quality of the old one is better than any of the newer ones that Tumi makes, in my opinion.
Thanks, this helped seal the deal for me. I've been searching for a while now and going through the channel, choosing this over the renegade was a piece of cake. My biggest challenge was to find a backpack that was presentable and can use for short business trips without needing a carry on.
Looks like the Nomadic hits that sweet spot!
@@MrFadyasha I still absolutely love this backpack, good choice!
Great review! Think of getting the Renegade due to the very compact proportions (not too wide nor too deep, rather larger in height) but still waiting for a good review first ;-)
The part with the plastic clear window though, could it be for paper boarding passes? If so, it would be a great solution to the frustration of where to put those things within immediate reach when juggling yourself and your carry-ons all the way from the check-in counter to the airplane..
A boarding pass is by far the smartest use of the window I've heard so far. Great catch!
Appreciated the insights on both this and the Renegade. I haven't traditionally traveled much for work, but it seems like that's changing this year. The last trip wasn't bad but it did leave me shopping. Thanks again!
I have just bought this one based upon ur review. I really luv it and enjoying a lot for the daily committing. All other your reviews r excellent also. Hope Tumi will certify your channel. People r buying just I did.
On the Tumi website the clear pouch has a cell phone in it. I guess it is a good way to "hide" your phone. Great video. Thank you!
Your videos are on point. I love the Tumi reviews. Keep them coming.
Just got mine… love the upscale look and also the practicality of it!
Hey where do you get the different color tags. I know where you get the zipper pulls lol 😂 also amazing videos. I bought the nomadic today.
I just bought this bag... initially bought the Search backpack but didnt like it nearly as much. Worth every penny! So glad I went with the Nomadic over the Search (too basic) or Navigator (too small).
Great review of this bag....watched it during a 7 hour layover, and wound up buying one in the airport! Bag works great for business travel!
Nice!! Nomadic is one of my favorites, I love traveling with it. Enjoy!!
Thanks for the great review. I was thinking of the Renegade, but you changed my mind.
Love the videos just about only regular Tumi reviewer my favorite bag is stil the small esports have had it almost a year wish they still made them though keep up the good work
The regular esports backpack?? Still a big fan of that one, did incredible when i flew out of town last!
Love your reviews! Some of my annoyances with Tumi is the ONE pen loop when they have space for 3 loops. Don't like the one pocket in the front compartment when they used to have 2 compartments. I wish Tumi would listen to the feedback of the customers but have yet to see that.
Thank you! Yeah Tumi is an odd company, I’ve never been responded to in an email before. With they’d care more about customers than they do.
Thanks for all your reviews. I actually chose the Tumi Expedition Flap Backpack (thanks to your review) due to its size but I want to know where you got the pull tabs from? I think it's a great look
Glad I could help!! Link is in the video description :)
Great review. Does this backpack pass as a personal/under seat item for flights?
Yes it does!
Great review. Shopping for a slightly larger tumi bag for extended travel. This design may do the trick. The clear area under the front flap doesn’t look very tumi like but I would assume it was designed for a quick glance and confirmation of a critical item. For me that would be my iPhone and or passport when traveling abroad particularly when going through airport security and i need to make sure those items are still in the bag before walking away. With my current tumi bag i always have to open my bag and pull them out but the clear pocket/ flap would make it a lot quicker to confirm when putting the backpack on top of a suitcase after clearing security.
That clear pocket has held up without issue so far. Plane tickets in that pocket are an excellent pair. This is my go-to backpack for flights, despite how many Tumi’s I own!
Best Tumi Reviews!! Where can I get the zippers yellow add-ons?
Amazon, Link in the description!!
Outstanding this might me make change my mind on the Renegade!! Thank you
Thanks to your video. I am just wondering, it’s been 10 months, does the clear plastic thing turned yellow or deteriorated?
Good question, Its still like new. I haven't been making contact with it much though, so at least if you leave it alone it doesnt yellow or deteriorate easily.
Just ordered an Expedition because the look is awesome, and most masculine for me. But I'm scared it may be to big for routine one day business trips. I had it monogrammed, so I won't be able to return it, if it is to large.
It was a blind purchase, because I know the dimensions of the expedition, but there are no video's yet to get a better sense of the size, but your video of a similar size bag helped. Thank you.
Finally reviewed an expedition, took awhile for me to try one lol. It is indeed very large.
hey man great video! subscribed! I bought the Search two weeks ago and have taken one trip and gone into my office a couple times. I like the size but similar to you I can't stand the top part caving in, such awful design! I like this nomadic bag and also the logistics flap (replaced the lark). Any thoughts on changing the search to either? I don't travel that often and would use the bag for work commute (i drive), road trips to/from beach, and then when in the cards air travel. Appreciate your input!!
The Nomadic has been a frequent go-to for me, I use it a lot. It’s not much bigger than the search, but just feels way smarter to use and has lots of organization. It’s not cheap to switch bags but I don’t look back at the search at all lol.
Great review! Thanks for all your work. It’s appreciated. I have a question: is the nylon material on the Alfa bravo line inferior to the Alfo 3 line?
Thank you!! So the black nylon is identical. Only special fabrics like Alpha X or the anthracite are different. Same can be said of Alpha Bravo line, but the black nylon is the same. It’s unfortunate to say but a lot of limited fabrics are better than the permanent nylons.
@@BioGear thanks for replying! I thought alpha bravo uses recycled nylon and the material is softer than alpha 3 nylon which to my eye looks better and more ‘structured’.
@@Akb88r For sure the alpha bravo is recycled, but I'm currently assuming that Alpha is also, since i wouldn't expect them to go recycled on one and not the other. For sure the Alpha 3 Brief Pack is still a well structured back though!
Great review - sold me on the Nomadic. A quick fix for the clear plastic if it turns yellow - stick a piece of black (or your favorite color!) card stock of the same size inside - you won't see the plastic as much.
I still love this backpack and think it’s one of Tumi’s most functional backpacks. Fortunately the plastic window is still just as fresh as day one since I hardly use it 😆
@@BioGearDoes the laptop section have a false bottom to prevent the computer from hitting a hard bottom? Also, does the expandable bottom collapse to squeeze the bag over your suitcase in those ever shrinking aircraft overhead bins, or is it rigid? Nice bike.....
the laptop compartment stops just above the expansion. The cool part is if you have the expansion closed, the folds in the expansion provide more floor cushion for your laptop. Not certain what you mean on the expansion collapse but I’ll explain the design: the bottom panel is semi-rigid and can be squished if necessary. The expansion area surrounding the bottom is soft and folds when zipped. The bag isn’t deep enough to struggle going into an overhead bin fortunately
@@BioGear Excellent! You answered my question ('semi-rigid' and 'can be squished' are what I was hoping for!). A few backpacks later (Ogio Renegade Pro, Thule Paramount and an almost purchased BR Cargo backpack), I am extremely thankful to you for helping me decide! It's about a $ 1K purchase in Canada, but seems well worth it.
@@kumarbalan10 glad I could help! It’s one of the last backpacks I’d sell, I hope you really enjoy it too!
Thanks for the details, i like the yellow edit you add on the zippers, can you advise where u can get those from😊
Love the videos, but am having a hard time choosing between the search and the nomadic. Which one would you go with if you can only go with one? Thanks!
If I had to pick only one of those, I’d probably take the nomadic. It’s an excellent backpack with more pockets than I need, great structure, extremely comfortable, and expandable. Checks a ton of boxes in my book! The search is only a little less capable. I do love the extra color options you get on the search though.
Thanks for your review. Does it have a waist strap?
Great reviews recently got the navigation thanks to your video, where did you get the yellow zipper pulls ?
Amazon! But the color options seem to be all gone…
Thanks for the video - just ordered the Expedition - quick question where did you get those zipper pulls? I definitely would like to find some to match my accessory kit.
amzn.to/3zOKnTA here’s the link!! Let me know how you like the bag, I’m trying to get one for review!
I have had a Tumi t-pass alpha ii for some time... and the arm straps always seem a little short for 6' 215lbs. are the arm straps longer on the newer models or more comfortable? Also, does the expanding bottom count as part of the overall height (18 in) and does it expand only from the bottom of the main compartment? Thanks
I've always found Alpha Bravo straps more comfortable than Alpha's straps. I'm also 6' 190. The backpack is 18" unexpanded, so add a couple inches with it expanded up. Still really love this bag, especially for flights!
Thanks very much.
Great review. Btw Where did you buy this yellow things on the zippers?
Thank you! Link to the zipper pulls is in the video description :)
Do you have an Alpha compact brief pack? I was curious what you thought about it. I think I have about five Tumi backpacks and I am looking into this one.
I do own a compact laptop brief pack but I think it’s an alpha 2. Honestly I hate it, the sucker refuses to stand up on its own in any way, and I’m just not a fan of it at all. The alpha 2 and 3 line is the weakest of Tumi’s offerings if you ask me, they have so many better options
@@BioGear Good to know! Thank you!!
Great review.. It helped me choose... Where can I get those Zipper Pulls?
They were for sale on Amazon for some time in multiple colors, but I can't seem to find any more "T" style listings recently!!
I am getting Steel color for sweet discount. Is that good quality to buy? Is it not ballistic nylon?
Thank you for doing these videos. You mentioned that the laptop pocket could probably fit a 17" laptop. Do you think large 17" gaming laptops like the alienware M17 will be able to fit and still be relatively secure?
The problem with Alienware is they don't make 'normal' sized laptops, they have that huge trunk/ass behind the screen so they have a hard time fitting in bags for their screen size. I don't think an m17 would fit in this backpack unfortunately, whereas a razer would have no problem.
Where did you get the zipper pulls? The yellow t-shaped things.
Debating between the Nomadic versus the Expedition. We are going on a one month tour of South America, so will be used for travel. Both look great, but worried I will regret the larger bag over the medium. Any advice would be appreciated!
The nomadic seems like the easy pic to me. With its expandable bottom, it holds roughly the same but has the option to stay smaller, plus the pocketing is incredible. Still enjoying the heck out of mine!!
The expedition backpack please!
I will if I can get one affordable, tumi doesn’t cut me any slack 😭
Absolutely love my expedition backpack! It serves as my EDC, and given my involvement in advanced technology research and cybersecurity, I haul a plethora of devices for red teaming, digital forensics, and various other tasks.
Now that you've had it a while, what do you think of that window pocket. Tumi shows it as a phone holder, quick view/access?
I rarely use it. I actually tend to forget it’s there lol. There’s already so many other good pockets that I don’t usually have anything I need to store there
Two questions
1. I’m deciding between this bag and the Aplha 3 Brief bag in leather. I’ve seen both in person. It’s only a $25 difference. I think the Nomadic is more practical for the use I’m going for, more comfortable, less bulky, and I feel the nylon will hold up better than the leather. The leather bag is very aesthetically pleasing and comes with some minor upgrades.
And I know a few people who have it and love it. I’m stuck lol
2. Where did you get those leather zipper pulls?
I meant yellow zipper pulls not leather sorry
For zipper pulls, link is in the video description. Between the bags, like you said the nomadic is more comfortable. I do not like the alpha 3 shoulder straps nor how it feels on my back. The pockets are roomy but I prefer the nomadic pockets, they feel more organizable. Overall both are super functional but the nomadic fits my style more. Leather is nice though, but I always worry about beating up the leather
Thanks for the reply. I feel the same. Think I’m going to go with the Nomadic.
I am between this bag and the Expedition for weekend travel (my Sheppard is still perfect for daily work use). Am I missing something? The specs online suggest the Nomadic has more storage capacity because it is wider and deeper than the Expedition - though when looking at both in person the Expedition “feels” bigger. Do you have any perspective on this having experienced both? Thanks for the awesome content!
Thank you! The expedition is larger than the nomadic in size and volume. The nomadic is a small step up from the Sheppard in size, and does have the lower expansion. The expedition is essentially pre-expanded with that bottom compartment. I found both bags were nice, but for my personal needs I find the nomadic irreplaceable, it has great pocketing.
@@BioGear thanks for your reply! So would you find the Nomadic with the expansion soon in use and the Expedition to be roughly equivalent? I do like the idea of the expansion - it’s there when you need it but can be hidden when you don’t. If the space is close that versatility may push me in that direction. Thanks again!
@@wolfman0064 I'd find the nomadic with expansion to be close enough to the Expedition that I would ignore the expedition. The nomadic especially is just too good lol. Black has been out of stock for awhile though.
Which Zip hooks are those? Love them, can you share a link please
What are these yellow zipper extender you’re using?
amzn.to/3JrSqtZ Buy em here!
thank you for your reviews!
Great review, thank you!
Thanks for the information, very helpful
Which one would you say is bigger in terms of volume? The Nomadic here or the ALPHA BRAVO Esports Pro Large Backpack ? Thanks
They’re both very close. The nomadic is more open whereas the esports has a shelf so it offers a different level of stacking stuff. The nomadic does feel a bit tighter on my body which I like, love the esports bag but those side pockets make it feel huge
If I could add to this question; I am an airline pilot and am looking for a new bag. I’m trying to decide between this and the esports pro large. I LOVE the idea of the shelf in the esports, but in your opinion, will one bag over the other travel better? Also, does one seem like it would hold up better than the other?
Thank you so much for these videos. You have the best Tumi reviews on the internet.
@@nathanmurray6675 I got the Nomadic, best backpack I ever had! I travelled a lot with it and it's amazing how I can pack it with my 15inches laptop, iPad, lots of clothes and even bathroom accesories some souvenirs. I love the extension which you can fit a pair a walk shoes at the bottom. Very comfortable to carry, you don't feel it much on your back and love those easy access pockets. Great overall backpack for travelling and daily commute.
could you please tell us where did you get those zipple pulls?
where do you get the yellow accesories from?
Just got the blue Nomadic and it's def one of the best backpack out there. Only thing is the laptop bottom padding seems thin (I have 16inch m1 max 2tb), thinking of putting some foam down there for extra protection
I just picked up a Search for overnight work travel (small change of clothes plus laptop/access and some work stuff). I’m debating if I should get this instead. Thoughts? I like the bigger laptop compartment on the search as I can put all the work papers and mac there, and then clothes in the main compartment. It seems like while the Expedition is bigger, I’d need to share the main compartment with some work things. I plan to use packing cubes if that matters.
Thanks!
Get the Search in and pack into it to see how you feel about it. Generally it isn’t that much smaller than the Nomadic. I’ve been using my Search lately and am always surprised how well it loads up. If you’re having issues with fitting your belongings, the Nomadic is a little bigger but does have a few more pockets. Hope that helps!!
I just re-read your comment here about the Nomadic and pockets and I think I may be making a rookie mistake in terms of how I’m looking at the backpack for overnight work travel. I’ve basically been just looking at the main cargo area and picturing packing cubes and my toiletry back all trying to fit in there, and I didn’t even think about using some of the other pockets as well with smaller cubes (like the two sides). I just assumed I’d be dumping cords/chargers in those.
I’ll have to give the Search another look in that light. Also, will a Nomadic generally fit under an airline seat? In your video on the materials with the Nomadic on the left and the Search on the right, the Nomadic just looks massive in comparison. In this video too with it sitting in front of your car.
Thanks!
Mike
Just saw them side by side in a Tumi store. The Nomadic looks like it is more for a weekend trip. I think the Search will be better for an overnight work trip. I like the layout of the laptop areas better since it’s big enough to also put in some work papers and a notebook and keep the main cargo areas just for clothes.
Thanks for the reviews / help / feedback!
@@MikeMCT glad you got to compare. Enjoy the search, I know I have been!!
Where did you get the accents from? Thanks
Biogear: Do you still have the Sheppard or did you sell it ? I am wondering Sheppard
versus Search?
Sorry I didn’t reply sooner, notification issues! I kept the Sheppard up until recently, i just don’t use it much as I have other backpacks I like more. Outstanding bag though, no need to upgrade one to a Search.
Great review. I like those internal pockets. Wish Tumi used that style more. May seem trivial but I love the yellow accents! Especially near the bike and car! Awesome! M 🫶
What are you thought on the Alpha Brief bag?
Not one I care for, I find the straps uncomfortable and poorly placed lower than the top of the bag. If they fixed that it would be a nice large bag. Lots of capacity
Can I still monogram the backpack if I received it as a gift a couple years ago?
Yes! Tumi will replace monograms for free on any bag you bring them, from my experience.
How would compare this to the esports pro large backpack?
Good question. Both are large but nomadic feels tighter, a bit less huge on the back. Part of what you want to consider is if the shelf and front opening are useful to you or not. If technology is the focus, the esports feels more intentional. For travel, I don’t think you’d be disappointed in either, but for some reason the nomadic just feels more like a correct formula, where the esports just comes off as a badass backpack.
can you do the new tumi logistics
I had the same thoughts about the plastic window. That belongs on a $5 preschool backpack. I would literally buy it if it didn’t have that.
Ikr? Fortunately the window looks brand new still as I rarely use it. If that’s the only thing holding you back I would ignore it, this is still one of my favorite backpacks that Tumi makes!
how do y'all use that flap/clear window section?
Hi I need some help currently travel with a very full north face surge I'm looking to upgrade would I be better with Nomadic or expedition
I personally love the Nomadic. The expedition is a good bag, but I prefer the nomadic for my style of use and packing. If you don't need the extra compartment hanging down under the expedition, then I recommend the nomadic first.
Hi, does a motorcycle helmets fit inside?
@@buyaqub definitely not a full helmet, a half cap probably
Explain why you picked this bag over the search ? Just newer ?
Sorry I didn’t catch this comment. I prefer this backpack over the search for the large main compartment opening, extra interior pockets, cool front pocket, and the sturdier construction. Overall it appealed to me more, functionally and visually
Hey Bio Gear, where's the skin on your MacBook from??
It's from Genshin Impact! The characters name is Raiden shogun.
How many liters is the maximum capacity ?
Is there anything close to this build quality and aesthetics for half the price or less? I do not care about the brand but I really like this one.
The only other bags i like come from Dell, Alienware and Lenovo. In terms of similar looks for cheap, the Tumi Search isn't a whole lot different, and you can get those as a Chinese duplicate for less than $100 if you dont mind the quality drop.
@@BioGear I pulled the trigger and bought it because I couldn't find a good alternative. Quick question though - what do you do with the dangling tag on the side?
@@lihanou sweet congrats!!! I always write my name, phone number, and "reward if lost" inside the tag
@@BioGear Thanks, I will do the same too!
I don't understand why some Tumi bags have great utility like this one while others are almost strictly for looks with little utility, yet they cost a ton.
They do make a lot of models so I guess they try to cover the entire spectrum. Yeah it wouldn’t kill them to add more pockets on the inside of slimmer bags too though 😮💨
Awesome backpack!
Good review!
Which bigger compare with Search??
The nomadic is bigger than the search.
The clear thing, it's for boarding passes.
I really like this bag. What sucks, though, as a big dude, the short straps make bags uncomfortable to get on and off (and wear). Sucks, because I really, really like this one :(
I think the straps extend pretty far, and the Alpha Bravo bags are extremely comfortable. If I were you I'd get one and try it on yourself, you can still return it if it doesn't fit, as long as you don't monogram it :)
@@BioGear Dig it, thanks, dude. I think I may go by the Tumi store here and have a look. Thanks again, I appreciate your responses!
Will this pass as carry on?
As a personal item actually. You can use this backpack and a carry-on together.
Oh i'm sorry i meant personal item. I do fly american airlines and plan to bring this with a carry on.
No pressure but if you reviewed the Renegade Backpack I would be so happy 😁😆😎
If I can find one at a serious discount, or get Tumi to send me one I definitely will!! 😎
Definitely nice bag, but the Search is still my favorite Tumi.
I just sold my search but it is definitely a very functional bag :)
Search is my EDC right now. Definitely my favorite too!
@@BioGear Why?
@@josephlab3892 why did I sell the search? I found myself not using it, I would rather use my esports bags, navigation, or other bags and if I'm not using something I typically sell it.
Love my expedition
Like the Miku in the background
Thank you!!!
Nice review
Do you have a link t buy?
I don't have anything i benefit from unfortunately, the only place i see it is directly from Tumi: www.tumi.com/p/nomadic-backpack-01466891041/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAi8KfBhCuARIsADp-A54RqsUj5KsRBcT0FvXUji9hqi28l0QSRZ72YmLwoftcyFDMV6v7bDcaAjMUEALw_wcB
Tumi luggage and backpacks sold in mainland Europe are mainly made in China. lol
Would it fit under the seat in front of you?
If you mean on an airplane, yes it fits
Search or this one?
I sold the search and haven’t looked back. This bag does the trick.