Nomatic Backpack VS Nomatic Travel Pack (WHO WINS??)

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  • Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
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    00:00 - Intro
    00:45 - Similarities
    01:45 - Differences
    04:27 - Nomatic Backpack
    07:26 - Nomatic Travel Pack
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    Nomatic Backpack VS Travel Pack: How do they differ?
    Ever wonder if these two packs are really different? Let's see how and why they're different, and most importantly, let's find out which one suits you best!
    📌 NOMATIC BACKPACK
    ✍🏼These are the things that we love about this pack:
    👉🏼 This pack is smaller, could be a great EDC tech pack.
    👉🏼 This pack has a simple user experience.
    👉🏼 It is perfect for weekend trips for light packers.
    🎬 Watch our review: bit.ly/3Dhq7tB
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    📌 NOMATIC TRAVEL PACK
    ✍🏼 Below are the reasons why you should get this pack.
    👉🏼 This pack has more capacity so you can carry more tech gear and travel essentials.
    👉🏼 It has a separate laptop compartment.
    👉🏼 It is designed for longer trips.
    🎬 Watch our review: bit.ly/3Dmj82U
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    Specs/Features/Summary
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    📌NOMATIC BACKPACK
    • Capacity:
    14L - 17L (expanded)
    20L - 24L (expanded)
    • Color: Olive, black, and navy
    • TSA-Ready
    • Tech Ready | Padded laptop sleeve holds 16” MacBook
    • Packs for one-to-three-day trips comfortably
    • Face coated nylon and polyester materials
    • YKK + Zoom zippers
    📌 NOMATIC TRAVEL PACK
    • Capacity:
    14L - 21L (expanded)
    20L - 30L (expanded)
    • Color: Olive, black, and navy
    • TSA-Ready
    • Packs for one-to-three-day trips comfortably
    • Face coated nylon and polyester materials
    • YKK + Zoom zippers
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  • @BacheweyChomp5150
    @BacheweyChomp5150 Місяць тому +7

    Dude, thank you. I have been eyeing both of these and was beyond confused by the differences. This video really clears it up for me. I am still torn on which one to go with lol, but at least I understand the differences now.

  • @SZMN766
    @SZMN766 Місяць тому +1

    The Nomatic Backpack takes me way back. This was my first real backpack that I got several years ago. I absolutely love the organization by far. I didn't really start looking into other bags until I used this for the first time on a flight and I had problems with leg space; it's too rigid. That's what led me to finding your channel sometime last year and boy what a rabbit hole it's been.
    You're totally right in that everything you do feature wise with a backpack usually comes with a trade off, which makes it so hard to find the perfect backpack (since everyone has different needs and wants). I own several bags now as a result, each with their own fun quirks and different use cases. I've never really been able to find a backpack that is of similar organization to the Nomatic, but being versatile enough for travel/EDC/work and also being lighter in weight. I think I've come to the conclusion now that maybe I'm looking for a unicorn.
    I remember a podcast you had with Bellroy a while back and their design choice of not using a lot of organizers was interesting. It didn't make complete sense to me at the time but eventually it did. Having more open space creates more opportunities in how you pack the bag because it's not prescriptive in how you have to pack versus how you want to pack. Now I'm just using pouches to organize all my smaller items instead of looking for a bag that has built-in organizers like the Nomatic. The biggest plus being now I can just move those external organizers/pouches to my different plethora of bags that I own. It's definitely been quite a journey figuring out what I thought I wanted and what I really need/wanted as I tested out different bags for different situations over time. That's the end of my Ted Talk :)

  • @jesusalvelo1249
    @jesusalvelo1249 Місяць тому +2

    Aaron, long time lurker, first time commenting. I bought the Nomatic travel backpack a couple of months ago and it has been spectacular for my EDC. It holds all of my tech gear, umbrella and water bottle without any issues and its super comfortable (I wear a suit everyday). For travel and security is very convenient due to the compartments and the extra space. I do think that the bag isn’t ideal for business trips since it does get really heavy and it becomes a challenge to store a business suit and shoes but it works well for casual-short trips. One complain from the bag is that when you connect it with a carry-on, some items may move since the bag will be resting sideways. Overall, very happy with this bag!

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      Awesome to hear, and thanks for watching for so long! Hopefully I’ll be seeing more comments from you 😜

  • @justbrowsing81
    @justbrowsing81 Місяць тому

    Dude... the nomatic messenger bag was the first vid of your I ever watched :)
    Brilliant packs by the way!
    Cheers, Chris

  • @elcosoccer26
    @elcosoccer26 19 днів тому

    I recently discovered this channel and absolutely love the content! I’m a sucker for organization, I love being able to find things in my bag without looking around for it. I ordered the Nomatic backpack 20L through Costco Next for $140 and am super excited to get it in my hands! Although, I really really also like the look of your Fyro bag and would love to perhaps get my hands on that someday but I think the Nomatic backpack at $140 is quite a good deal for a quality bag and that will have to hold me over for now. I’m so excited for it to arrive

  • @achentrp
    @achentrp Місяць тому +7

    For the record, I saw a lot of people talking about the YKK zippers or lack there of. I bought my travel pack a few months ago and my zippers are indeed YKK. I guess Nomatic transitioned to YKK zippers a little while ago, so if you are buying a new one, the zippers will be YKK.
    I’ve used this backpack for about 7 business trips already and absolutely love it. Keeps me organized and i really do love the self stand feature. The expansion allows me just to take a backpack for a 2-3 day work trip (I typically never need to wear a suit, but I can pack blazers and slacks in there no problem, and just steam/iron at the hotel).
    I agree with the criticism that its slightly on the heavy side, but that to me is worth the other features it provides. I got caught in a torrential downpour while in Italy and the PU coated zippers and tarpaline kept everything inside dry. I managed to get this back in February through Costco Next at a whopping discount ($170). At that price point, the bag is Super worth it, and I’m getting a ton of use out of it as an EDC and a travel pack. Couldn’t recommend it more!

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      oh yea, $170 is a stellar deal for this bag

    • @chibuzo2010
      @chibuzo2010 12 днів тому

      Hey. How has your travel pack been holding up to scratches? I just got mine and I love the look. But a lot of reviews say it scratches easily because of the tarpaulin material and starts to look worn out.

    • @CSMaaaann
      @CSMaaaann 12 годин тому

      Thanks for that info on Costco. I got mine for $199 for a good savings on a bag that i was going to pay $300 for. Kudos to you for sharing😊

  • @BoricuaFez
    @BoricuaFez Місяць тому

    Have the Travel Pack for about 2 years and love it very much. It keeps all my stuff well organized. Have used the for travel from 20L to 30L, to just have one bag. Carrying shoes in the bag makes it quite troublesome, but manageable. Been looking at the Backpack for the Tech Organization and to use for mostly work and use the Travel Pack for travelling.

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      They are definitely solid bags for the right person

  • @DudeBroBroDude
    @DudeBroBroDude Місяць тому

    Best review I've seen! great work.

  • @venom5809
    @venom5809 Місяць тому +2

    I bought my Nomatic Travel Pack earlier this year on a super Costco deal and have flown 4 times with it now and it has been nothing but outstanding. I will say if you are just using it as a backpack it is kind of heavy. The TSA love it too, they always ask about it and are kind of fascinated with it. They are particularly impressed with the locking interior RFID pocket, that's one of my favorite features. Last trip I had it loaded to the max and had it up to about 27 pounds, that was something else.

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      Awesome! Glad to hear you are getting so much value out of it

  • @TheScuzzy
    @TheScuzzy Місяць тому

    I have been looking for an alternative to Bellroy Lite Daypack for a more casual backpack thats light and easy to bring around. I dont want to lug a backpack thats almost a full kg cause the weather is too hot and stuffy in the SEA. any suggestions?

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      check out Aer Go Pack 2, big fan favorite on this channel

  • @ratheruninspired
    @ratheruninspired Місяць тому

    Thanks for this video, Aaron! The 20L Travel Pack was my gateway drug into the carry community and the first non-fashion backpack I bought as an adult. I purchased it new for $203 and it feels like I got my money's worth. I have many more bags now but I return to it regularly because of the extreme weather resistance & ease of packing. But I think it's due for an update. If they modernize the pocket layout (and make them accessible while the bag is on the trolley handle ffs), add proper quick access, remove some structure/weight, and improve the harness comfort, I'm probably a buyer for the right price. Oh, and make the water bottle pockets taller. So yeah a whole new bag and I'll probably buy it lol

  • @BaxterretxaB
    @BaxterretxaB 16 днів тому

    I’m a pilot looking for a good back to travel with and this looks like a solid choice. I think the backpack is my preference.
    Great video. Perfect amount of humor but very informative and to the point.
    New subscriber

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  16 днів тому

      thanks so much, and welcome to the channel!

  • @ItsJustManny305
    @ItsJustManny305 23 дні тому

    Great bags! However the best part of the whole thing was seeing that Haslem jersey in the background GO HEAT!! so yea I subscribed immediately 😂

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  23 дні тому +1

      Go Heat baby!!! 🔥 #UD40

    • @ItsJustManny305
      @ItsJustManny305 22 дні тому

      Aaron I’m looking for a bag that’s between 20l and less than 30l with a similar material like the nomatic for work. Must have water bottle holder and a quick access pocket. Any recommendations?

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  22 дні тому +1

      @@ItsJustManny305 Maybe check out the bags by Sympl - they've got a few and use similar materials (and are better bags imo)

  • @Andy7447m
    @Andy7447m Місяць тому +2

    I've had the travel pack for a couple of years now. Went in eyes wide open of issues due to the nomad nation review. It is my work bag and love it for that as it looks smart and really fits my work environment while still being a backpack. The expansion is also very handy for when I need to take additional stuff (eg documents) to and from work. Main drawback is straps could be more comfortable and lack of anti dangle straps. One annoyance is that on budget airlines the expanded bag will not fit under a seat but the expansion is otherwise great. My Mrs also thinks it is far too heavy when she borrowed it. However, like I said, I love the bag even though it has quite a few faults. Definitely not for everyone.

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      so glad our review helped you find a bag you like!

  • @Cyc6969
    @Cyc6969 Місяць тому

    Good comparison review. You mention - rightly - not the best or cleanest strap stow away into briefcase carry mode youve seen. What is your favourite/s for that? Seems difficult to implement while keeping a padded and air channelled back panel.

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      Aer Flight Pack nails it, Knack Pack does as well to a lesser degree

  • @ShoresOfHelll
    @ShoresOfHelll 19 днів тому

    This review is much more informative than Nomatics own video.
    What size laptop can fit in the 14L vs 20L. I have 18" external portable monitor that I need to take along with with my 13.5" laptop. Thanks

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  19 днів тому

      thanks so much! But not sure, probably best to ask Nomatic customer support. Be sure to let us know what they say!

  • @thetubeacount
    @thetubeacount 18 днів тому

    hello! will either of these bags fit a 17" laptop? will it fit it well?

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  17 днів тому

      not sure, be sure to ask Nomatic customer support and do let us know what they say!

  • @Winser_S
    @Winser_S Місяць тому +1

    Great video and am leaning towards a 20l travel pack as my next purchase but keen to hear your thoughts on a alternative, ideally one with good organisation, I’ve got a AER Xpac flight bag now but finding it too small when I need the extra space.

    • @todaysgrailtomorrowsbeater
      @todaysgrailtomorrowsbeater Місяць тому

      Evergoods CTB26, the goat

    • @tech6309
      @tech6309 Місяць тому

      Go for it. I can't count how many backpacks I have tried, nothing comes close to the travel pack 20L for me. People are obsessed with Aer, evergoods etc. but this is the goat in my book.

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      I respect that!

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      CTB26 is wayy too big EDC for me, but many love it. You say you want a 20L travel bag but you have the Aer Flight Pack which is too small - but it's 20 liters as well 🤔

    • @todaysgrailtomorrowsbeater
      @todaysgrailtomorrowsbeater Місяць тому

      @@tech6309 what do you love about it?

  • @siddhu951
    @siddhu951 Місяць тому

    Love the Travel Pack. As you said, for me the feature set with being able to fully open the laptop compartment, open clamshell, and have tech organizing all in one more than makes up for the finnicky stowaway straps and proprietary materials. Biggest benefit for me is being able to carry a 16" macbook pro (personal), 14" macbook pro (work), and an ipad mini all in that laptop compartment. No other backpack I've seen has been able to do that while also offering significant space for everything else.

  • @elmerfudd7162
    @elmerfudd7162 Місяць тому

    Thank you very much for your efforts - I really enjoy your videos! I don't know if it is ok to ask, but:
    Do you have any recommendations for a messenger bag that fits some school/ college stuff like 2 college blocks, a school book, 2 slim folders and a water bottle plus some place to spare for a pencil case and some smaller neccesties with strong focus on a slim or lean design? The ones you featured I saw so far were all fairly huge.
    I watched your Alpaka Elements Brief Pro review and was intrigued, but it is bigger than my leather messenger bag I carry for work (which fits everything I need). I take evening classes at the moment and am tired of switching out my stuff and hoped about upgrading a bit; since I don't carry a laptop and most of the reviewers here on youtube seem to solely focus on laptops but not on oldfashioned paper, I thought reaching out to my favourite one might be worth a shot. :)
    Edit: Spelling

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      thanks for the kind words dude! Check out this video, could be helpful - ua-cam.com/video/PIIPk9CiLQk/v-deo.html
      Aside from that, check out the Alpaka Metro, Able Carry 13, or maybe the new Tokyo series from Bellroy (a few backpacks + messengers)

  • @Dmassimini7
    @Dmassimini7 Місяць тому

    Got the travel pack last holiday season for it’s level of organization for all my tech gear. It does the job absolutely perfectly as my daily commuter bag in 20L and then when i travel quarterly for work i expand it and it’s now an all in one suit case/work bag. Only gripe for me is it says it fits up to a 16” laptop but my 16” gaming laptop is a hair too big to fit in the dedicated laptop sleeve. Luckily there are alternate options to make it fit still though!

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      glad you like it and are able to squeeze your laptop in!

    • @chibuzo2010
      @chibuzo2010 12 днів тому

      @dmassimini7
      How has yours held up to scratches so far?

    • @Dmassimini7
      @Dmassimini7 11 днів тому

      @@chibuzo2010 so far so good. It’s only been on one plane. I take it to work with me every day though and it has held up nicely. I am a little cautious of how i move it and place it because of the reviews though lol. I work at an autobody shop and it is very dusty and the bag does collect dust a bit

  • @miguelgallardo4504
    @miguelgallardo4504 Місяць тому

    Can you do a comparison of the Peak Design 30L & 45L travel backpack?

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      Great suggestion! I’ll add to our wish list

  • @tech6309
    @tech6309 Місяць тому

    Travel pack is my favourite backpack (as a techie), so underrated. The only thing I would change is a slightly large laptop compartment (16 inch laptops are a tad tight).

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      glad you like the bag! It's definitely a polarizing bag that ppl either love or hate

  • @adviktiwari3206
    @adviktiwari3206 12 днів тому

    If im going to college, which bag would you prefer?

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  12 днів тому

      both can work, just depends if you want the expansion or not

  • @HonaGaming
    @HonaGaming 17 днів тому

    Hey man! I am really considering buying the Nomatic Backpack, for everyday use, and mostly for school use. But do you think the 20 liters will fit all my stuff like my laptop, lunch, pencil case, and maybe some clothes change for my gym class? Hope you think it will fit, because i will most likely buy it then!

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  17 днів тому

      hard to say for sure, but if you are OK with expanding to 24L then you should be good.

    • @HonaGaming
      @HonaGaming 17 днів тому

      @@Nomads.Nation Thanks for the answer man! Will post a comment later on if I get it.

  • @hendrikwidjaya1494
    @hendrikwidjaya1494 Місяць тому

    Pls do review Crumpler Tucker backpack. Thanks

  • @catherinebatton
    @catherinebatton Місяць тому

    Is there a waist belt option on nomatic?

  • @bani_niba
    @bani_niba Місяць тому

    I was a backer on Kickstarter when these bags got released in ~2017. For many years, this 20L->30L travel bag was what I used for business/leisure travel. I used all of the organization since I carry alot of tech. One main reason for my purchase was the expansion capability. I loved all of the features except for the shoulder strap stow-away feature which is way too clunky. The only real negative of the bag is that it's heavy (so many features, so many pockets). I felt that the interior materials were fine. The tarpaulin exterior is super water-resistant but can scratch up. They could have used beefier zippers since I was really stuffing the bag to capacity on certain trips. More bags should follow their design of the zipper tracks going around the water bottle holders and having the side access with the 4 zippers.

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      Agreed that the bag has some very functional design choices

  • @ShoresOfHelll
    @ShoresOfHelll 19 днів тому

    Are these zippers better than YKK or worse? Thanks

  • @knightmare8894
    @knightmare8894 21 день тому

    Back in your first review of the Nomatic Backpack there werent any alternative recommendations. to me its quite close but not there yet so im hoping to get alternatives to check out that are friendlier on the wallet. theres no 1 perfect backpack but generally im looking for;
    1. pockets especially separate compartment for tablet and laptop.
    2. self standing
    3. water bottle pocket that holds 600ml - 1 litre.
    4. clean looking with quick access.
    5. as light as possible

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  19 днів тому

      Can’t think of any bags that got all your requirements (especially at a lower cost)

  • @ckyanks24
    @ckyanks24 Місяць тому +1

    For what it’s worth, the nomatic website specifies that both these bags use YKK zips, not sure if that’s just in some areas but not all or if they’ve updated since you got the bags you currently have, but worth mentioning.
    I’ve had a lot of nomatic products over the years - I’ve used the backpack here before and I currently use the carry on pro luggage and the navigator 15L. And this is probably an unpopular opinion but I like the navigator way more than these two. Best laptop protection in an EDC I’ve owned, better quick access and while I appreciate the pockets,l these have, when you don’t have 14 separate things to put in each one it eventually begins to feel like wasted space. I remember finding myself packing out my nomatic backpack with tech gear that I’d use maybe once a year because I just wanted something to fill the pocket (like why did I ever need a backup Bluetooth keyboard?!) The only thing the navigator doesn’t have that I wish did is the self stand.
    Anyways - these are great packs, I find the travel pack probably more useful/versatile, but to me they’re very niche to the “coffee shop tech bro” group.

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      I think I like the Navigator more as well, solid pack (although still overpriced imo)

  • @chillaxin4
    @chillaxin4 Місяць тому

    In terms of quality of materials and build/construction, how would you rank these? Nomatic, Aer, Black Ember, Alpaka, Sympl. I realize they all have different features but I’m not as educated about range of materials used. Price and marketing aside, I’d prefer to get the bag with better build construction and material quality. Love your videos btw, keep up the awesome work!

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому +1

      thanks so much! This is not a definitive ranking, but I'd say Aer would be at the top, but all 5 brands build extremely well-built bags. Black Ember uses the best materials out of the bunch, but it doesn't always mean the value/functionality is there.

  • @akumaz78
    @akumaz78 Місяць тому

    Hi there! Can you do a Tomtoc T26 wander please 🙏 and also Hi Margaret 👋

  • @exserk
    @exserk Місяць тому

    Can you do a review on Tom Bihn Techonaut 30L?

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому +1

      Holding to do a TB review someday! Not on our immediate radar though tbh

  • @thomasbraun6603
    @thomasbraun6603 Місяць тому

    Love my Nomatic gear. Have the Nomatic travel 20l and Navigator carry-on. It boils down to use case. I'm a business traveler so this works perfect. I don't want bright orange x-pac, and the zippers feel quality. Shop costco next. Cheers.

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому +1

      They are very solid bags for business people

    • @chibuzo2010
      @chibuzo2010 12 днів тому

      @thomasbraun6603
      How has your travel pack held up to scratches so far? I just got mine from Costco next, but I'm having some buyers remorse on how it will hold up to scratches

    • @thomasbraun6603
      @thomasbraun6603 12 днів тому

      @@chibuzo2010 I have taken on a handful of flights with no issues. It looks new. I don't think you'll have an issue if you are careful not to drag it across cement or brick. Normal wear and tear shouldn't damage the bag in my experience.

  • @Tubbytubsterify
    @Tubbytubsterify Місяць тому

    The only thing I do not like about backpacks that have that material is within years the material winds up peeling off it’s fantastic in the beginning, but it’s not good for duration. By the way, you do a fantastic job. I enjoy watching all your videos.

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      thanks so much! I'm not sure if this particular material peels - I've heard that about certain bags/brands but not really about these bags.

  • @NOMATIC
    @NOMATIC Місяць тому

    Nailed it. 🙌

  • @xavierdomange9591
    @xavierdomange9591 7 днів тому

    One of the inner pockets of my nomatic backpack ripped first time using it

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  7 днів тому

      use your warranty, it should be covered under that

  • @williamward7436
    @williamward7436 Місяць тому

    When you pointed out that the zippers are not ykk, my immediate thought was that they skimp for the pp, which you pointed out. It for me

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      Yes, one of my most consistent criticisms of Nomatic

  • @doubleohhhhseven
    @doubleohhhhseven Місяць тому

    I have traveled the world with the large Travel Pack, and have also owned the Backpack. I can't stand the way it looks when I have a water bottle in the pocket -- that weird flap that juts out just de-sleeks the lines. But at least it has water bottle pockets, which are an absolute must-have for me. The overall style is nice, utilitarian. All that said, this is may be the most functional travel pack I've used to date -- and I've used a LOT of different packs for travel.
    Right now I'm trying my hand on my last few international trips with the Aer City Pack Pro, and it is so far about on par with the Travel Pack. That said, if I had to give one an edge, it's the Travel Pack, with its expansion. The expansion on the Travel Pack is also great for how it holds structure -- that is, it doesn't sag on me (at the expansion gusset) when it's expanded.
    Anyway, I like the Travel Pack so much that I also have the 14L version as one of my EDC backpacks, and it's also fantastic.

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому +1

      yea the water bottle holders can be a bit strange looking for sure

    • @chibuzo2010
      @chibuzo2010 12 днів тому

      How has your nomatic travel pack held up to scratches so far with all your traveling

  • @500gtsnake
    @500gtsnake Місяць тому

    Can you please do the Mous daily backpack 👌

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      already shot, will be live in a few weeks!

    • @500gtsnake
      @500gtsnake Місяць тому

      Great thanks!!

  • @xevenex
    @xevenex Місяць тому

    I have the Travel Pack since 2017 (because I got it for a road trip on my bike then). it does its job but I’ve got to say that the Backpack looks sleeker for everyday work use

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому +1

      agreed, but smaller bags always look sleeker than bigger bags. The Travel Pack is bigger/more feature heavy/bulkier, so it suffers aesthetically from that

    • @chibuzo2010
      @chibuzo2010 12 днів тому

      @xevenex
      How has yours held up to scratches so far?

    • @xevenex
      @xevenex 11 днів тому

      @@chibuzo2010 it’s not bad, to be honest. it was heavily-used for bike rides and held up pretty well for a good 3 years.
      I alternated between that and my Mission Workshop R8 Arkiv® but I’ve relegated them both into storage since late 2022.
      from time to time, I do check on my Travel Pack to ensure that it isn’t spoiled due to prolonged storage

  • @jrelitedk1814
    @jrelitedk1814 24 дні тому

    I have nomatic. But there’s also gomatic with the same exact backpacks

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  24 дні тому

      Yup, same brand just the European version due to a trademark issue

    • @jrelitedk1814
      @jrelitedk1814 24 дні тому

      @@Nomads.Nation so nomatic is Euro and Gomatic is american?

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  24 дні тому

      @@jrelitedk1814 other way around

    • @jrelitedk1814
      @jrelitedk1814 23 дні тому

      @@Nomads.Nation okay thanks, a curious question, I currently have the mous backpack with lid. Im thinking of getting the gomatic travel back V2. Could you do a newer review of it? - Im gonna use it as a daily and use the 3L when away for a week

    • @chibuzo2010
      @chibuzo2010 12 днів тому

      @jrelitedk1814
      Hey. How has your travel pack been holding up to scratches? I just got mine and I love the look. But a lot of reviews say it scratches easily because of the tarpaulin material and starts to look worn out.

  • @KalebMasco-mascok
    @KalebMasco-mascok Місяць тому

    It says they use ykk zippers for this bag on their website. Did they lie to me? 😢

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      All I can say for sure is that my zippers do not say YKK on them

  • @Brian_Lau
    @Brian_Lau Місяць тому

    Not a fan of the weight and aesthetics of these backpacks. But they definitely cover the worn look of it. I like the separate laptop area. So I’m sticking with the travel backpack between these two.

  • @ScottPalangi
    @ScottPalangi Місяць тому

    Been using the travel version since 2018, love it, but.... So let's collaborate bro, you def get it with bags. My background can contribute perhaps (and the shoulder straps stowage is clunky for sure, but allows you to capture the office audience (needs to be adult item).

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      shoot me an email! I'm always down to hear a pitch - aaron@nomadsnation.com

    • @chibuzo2010
      @chibuzo2010 12 днів тому

      @scottpalangi
      How has yours held up to scratches so far?

    • @ScottPalangi
      @ScottPalangi 12 днів тому

      Could be too soon to tell, however, I did get the one that's like a very pourous pseudo-waxed canvas; I bike 365 so I'll know soon, thanks!​@@chibuzo2010

  • @steelsteez6118
    @steelsteez6118 27 днів тому

    4:09 Except that that link just gives me the same retail MSRP price with ZERO discount lol. So no point in using it as there's no added benefit to me.

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  27 днів тому

      As the call to action says, it makes sure you get the best price (we’ll switch out the links if we find somewhere that sells the bag with a better deal) and sometimes we have discount codes (we used to for Nomatic but they stopped but we might get new ones soon and we add them once we do) and those links always help to support our channel.

  • @jordibarguno
    @jordibarguno Місяць тому +1

    I prefer the Knack Series 1 medium back pack over the nomatic travel pack. Same concept but better execution in my opinion and nicer authentics

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      I don't agree on aesthetics, but I do on execution and functionality

    • @jordibarguno
      @jordibarguno Місяць тому

      @Nomads.Nation Do you prefer the series 2, or do you simply not like the look of the bag?

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому +1

      @@jordibarguno I just don't love the look of the bag in general, but that's just my personal taste

    • @jordibarguno
      @jordibarguno Місяць тому

      @Nomads.Nation Fair point. Out of curiosity, what would be your go-to expansion backpack that can go from Daily to Travel? ( Besides de Fyro T22, of course)

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      @@jordibarguno truthfully there aren't really a lot of great options that I know of. Just shot our review of the Knack Pack Small Expandable today - can go from 17L to 27L... pretty great range tbh... Plus only weighs 2.6 lbs... Black Ember Forge has it's pros but it's so bulky/heavy.

  • @MrKaiza416
    @MrKaiza416 Місяць тому

    Hesitaite too much between nomatic 20L vs peak design everyday backpack 20L

  • @ScottPalangi
    @ScottPalangi Місяць тому

    If hazard 4 brand and nomadic and matador had a baby.... (With ykk zippers) Now we're talking. (Also, a discreet but functional bottom of bag dual loop system - hikers sleeping gear etc - would thoughtful also)

  • @benkuba0405
    @benkuba0405 Місяць тому

    I am not a fan of a hard box looking backpack. a soft bag looks beautiful when not fully loaded.

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому +1

      I appreciate both, but also prefer softer at this point in my bag-nerdiness

  • @cesteves6882
    @cesteves6882 Місяць тому +1

    Never gave a crap about bags before watching your videos and now i don't miss an episode.... still don't care about owning bags though

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому +1

      Best of all worlds - you get great content and never have to spend a penny ;)

    • @cesteves6882
      @cesteves6882 Місяць тому

      @@Nomads.Nation welllllll not so fast lol i bought your bag

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      @@cesteves6882 oh nice! really appreciate the support!!

  • @HumanBlur
    @HumanBlur Місяць тому

    Isn't there going to be a better bag coming in early 2024? Has decent expandability though not quite as much as the travel one, new modular water bottle holders, premium materials throughout, is way lighter and a new hatch access system. Can self stand too! Some dude from UA-cam is using his and his teams extensive experience and reviews of bags to build it.

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      This sounds like a pretty darn cool bag if I may say so myself 😉

    • @HumanBlur
      @HumanBlur Місяць тому

      Yeah, exactly why I ordered one on Kickstarter! The Nomatic or now Gomatic in the UK was one bag I was super interested in getting, but just didn't push me over the line. The Fyro T22 seems to have most of the pros, less of the cons and other extra great features. And just simply a more "considered" bag.
      BTW. Please don't release a V2 for at least 3 years! I hate it when that happens (i.e. in a year) as I feel bad for my old stuff when there is such an early refresh. Feel like I paid too much for a prototype then.

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      @@HumanBlur thanks so much! And don't worry - I am going to respect our backers. No V2's will be coming down the line for a while. Instead we'll be focusing on new products (slings, larger travel bags, maybe a messenger) so Kickstarter backers can get as much value as possible from their support in us :)

    • @chibuzo2010
      @chibuzo2010 12 днів тому

      ​@@Nomads.Nation I started following your channel late this month and missed the Kickstarter. Any hope for me? Or am I stuck waiting for the retail release 😢?

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  11 днів тому

      @@chibuzo2010 Thanks for reaching out and wanting to support our launch! As you know, the Kickstarter is over, but we will be starting a post-Kickstarter-pre-sale in the upcoming weeks (for a few hundred units). Are you subscribed to the Fyro email list? If not let shoot me an email aaron@fyro.co and I'll get you in so you can get notified once the pre-sale goes live!

  • @mchammer28
    @mchammer28 Місяць тому

    No Ykk, no magnetic sternum strap, MID shoulder straps for 250+. Highway robbery.

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      I've always said that Nomatic has a very passionate following, but their bags always skimp on materials for the price point

  • @houssamalucad753
    @houssamalucad753 Місяць тому

    These Nomatic bags look so cheap on the inside. Bags from Aer, Alpaka, or your own bag look so much nicer on the inside, and I bet they feel nicer too.

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому +1

      they do look and feel nicer on the inside for sure. Nomatic def skimps on their materials for the price point

  • @plumairalbannach8492
    @plumairalbannach8492 Місяць тому

    At 8.56 I realised Aaron that you were a secret Nomatic salesman pumping up all the pros and no cons! I agree you probably need to be a brand faithful to go much further than the review,

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      we don't really break down the pros / cons in this review, just talk about the features and link to the full reviews in the description below. THERE you can find our full review with very fair pros and cons 🫶🏽

  • @David-oj9lx
    @David-oj9lx Місяць тому

    best college backpacks in 2024? 😬

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому

      The Nomatic bags? They could be for the right student

  • @todaysgrailtomorrowsbeater
    @todaysgrailtomorrowsbeater Місяць тому

    Neither cause they’re like 2kg

  • @ATAR1
    @ATAR1 Місяць тому +8

    Not feeling the aesthetics of these.

    • @Nomads.Nation
      @Nomads.Nation  Місяць тому +2

      It’s very business-professional, won’t work for everyone

    • @VinceGaoPH
      @VinceGaoPH Місяць тому +2

      Because aesthetics is subjective. It may be for him, but not for you. But hey, no opinion is incorrect :)

    • @steelsteez6118
      @steelsteez6118 27 днів тому +2

      It's all good, not everyone has good taste.