NOMATIC 30L Travel Bag- Convertible Duffel/Backpack, Carry-on Size for Airplane Travel, Everyday Use Laptop Bag, TSA Compliant Black Backpack, Black, 30L Travel Bag

First off, this bag is big, that may not be for you and I wasn't sure it was for me, but I took a chance on it anyway and i'm really glad I did. I travel to and from the USA fairly regularly and I was sick of carrying a carry on and a backpack all the time, I wanted to condense that into a single bag that I didn't need to check in. I fly with BA usually and it fits easily into the overhead lockers provided, even when padded out. I can't speak to other airlines becuase I haven't used it, but from my research it fits 'most' cabin bag size restrictions.My packing list for 4 days in the states looks something like the following:- Laptop, iPad and a lot of cables/chargers- Nintendo switch, Bose QC35 headphones- Toiletries (using the nomatic washbag, not required but certainly looks great and feels like part of the set)- 2 work shirts, 3 t-shirts- 2 pairs of trousers for the office, one pair of jeans- Smart shoes- Socks/underwearThis pushes the bag to its limits, I may have a litre of space left to squeeze in a few extras if needed, but that's ok, I tend to overpack and carry a lot of tech 'just in case' that I don't end up using. The bag is pretty lightweight in itself but with all this stuff in (as you can imagine) it gets heavy, i've tried both with and without the detachable waist straps and I would definitely recommend using them, it doesn't feel as 'cool' but your back will thank you for it. I'm 30 years old and in pretty good shape but after an hour or so of lugging this around without the waist straps I definitely needed a break.Pros- It looks awesome and has great build quality- It focuses a lot on organisation, there are pockets for everything, and lots of them- It's big enough that I can pack my 'just in case' things without worrying i'll break a zip- Detachable waist straps for shorter journeysCons- Makes you feel like a ninja turtle. It's a very rigid bag

So I got this bag purely from some websites reviewing this ‘fantastic’ new travel bag. Of course, always skeptical, but it seems like a good story.After using this bag for the last 6 weeks, I can say it is as good as they advertise it. The bag is of good quality and especially the zippers are very good. Normally that would be the first concern, since they will break. But the zippers are really tough and ‘zips’ very well.I was most enthusiastic about the different (well-thought) compartments. Normally a backpack has mulitple zippers with compartments, but I never found them particularly well-though off, just multiple pockets/compartements to fill things.The thing I wanted to try with this (rather pricey) bag was the different compartments. What was really nice to see (and have) was that different compartments also have different linings. Where you ‘should’ put your water bottle, has for instance a water proof lining. And the place you but your shoes can easily be cleaned/washed (it is great to have a seperate, but easy to access compartment for ONLY shoes!!!). The top part where yo place your gadgets/phones etc is of a soft fabric. Furthermore there is a place for putting your documents in a RFID / lockeable compartment.While I used this for a 6 week travel, this bag is mainly advertised for short (weekend) travels. I can see how this bag can fit in the ‘essentials’ of a short weeks travel. It is great to have a bag that fits in the airplane cabin, but can also be carried on once back. Another great feature is that the back can be put on the floor, flat. Which is something unusual for backpacks, which have to stand (if you do not want to get it dirty). The design is in such a way that the bottom side of the back has not pockets/compartments and will not make your back or bag dirty when you put this back again on your back.The only thing that was (a bit) annoying is that when you try to use the backpack straps. The straps do not stay in placing facing forward (not sure how to say this) when you stick your arms in it, the straps could catch your jacket and start turning around its own. So once you have it on your shoulder, you will need to turn the strap back. Somehow it always happening to my right arm / strap. I haven’t found a way to avoid this!Highly recommended, will see how long this back ‘actually’ last before falling apart!

Outstanding product. Yes, Some better padding would make it more comfortable to wear when fully loaded but beyond that it’s epic. Dry shoe compartment big enough for my size 10s keeps dirty shoes away from your clothes. My contigo 20oz water bottle fits comfortably in the bottle compartment (so many carry on bags overlook this). The side pockets are the best I’ve ever seen in a bag. So much space for all the small things, keys, passport, cables, power bank, pens, notebook etc. It just keeps everything perfectly separated and quickly accessible. Great design and great quality

Plenty of storage space and well made but a little over-designed and expensive. Pocket for books takes only a small paperback. Comfortable as a rucksack provided the waist straps are used but, having found the best setting for use as a backpack, it is annoying to have to completely re-adjust the straps for use as a hold-all. But overall was a good choice for two weeks “business-type” train travel across Europe.

Not a paid review. I purchased this based on tracking it on Kickstarter. This is a super bag. If you are a a tech and need something that you can take on short - week long trips I can highly recommend this.

A very practical bag for traveling! So many pockets and features! Well thought out! I love it!!

Overall a very good bag. The only problem is that my gaming Asus 15.6" laptop does not fit in the dedicated pocket. It is very annoying if you want to keep everything tidy and organized.

This bag is brill