This is actually considered one of the best travel backpack (with that capacity) I've seen in your reviews, in my opinion. That magnetic handle is also quite neat!
Just picked one up using the NN link. It charges you for shipping under $250 (the bag cost after pre-order and NN dicsount is $249.99) so I added the packable tote ($13, think of it that you're getting it for free since shipping was $19 to US).
Great first bag for a new company! 38L is very large for a bag to not have load lifters, but that's just my personal preference. Cotopaxi has larger bags that also don't have load lifters as far as I know, and many other companies as well.
Your resident nomatic fan boy is back to say that i love the design of this bag and it does some really cool stuff, but i still feel like the nomatic travel pack’s organization and versatility is unmatched for digital nomads. Or at least for myself as a digital nomad. Just got back from Disney and even my wife commented on how organized my bag looked and how quickly i could find things.
This looks like a great new contender in the travel bag space. I'm digging it. However, for me, I've gotta have those load lifters on bags this size. Don't use a sternum strap or hip belt every, but I really love what load lifters do for carrying a heavier bag around.
@@bebexpink I'm currently using the Tortuga Travel Pack Lite. I'm liking it a lot. I've also used a Tortuga Setout 35L and Aer Travel Pack 3 and am a big fan of both of those.
In my opinion, "load liters" do not lift loads and unless they are on a hiking pack where they are connected to the bag at a higher point than the shoulders, they do nothing to lift loads. Even in those cases, I always called them "upper stabiliser straps". A 38 litre bag that is comfortable and is designed with the right shape, does not need load lifters. In the end, whether the straps are tight or loose, you still carry the weight over the top of your shoulders...
I must say I love the color coming through on the back panel and shoulder straps! Definitely understand that it would be controversial but I'm all for it!
For sure! There’s so many bags out there now that new brands gotta stick out any way they can - I think it’s a cool design move that will help distinguish the bag 💪🏻
Been on the lookout for this bag for months. Glad to see that it's shaping up to be a great bag. Looks a little over built for a travel bag. Wonder how it will hold up as an EDC combo.
It needs to be noted that this bag shines for people like me who do not want to carry a tech pouch... If you want to add more product into your carry system by adding a tech pouch, then the pockets in this bag will make less sense. If you want to be a bit more minimalistic and not carry the extra cost and weight of a tech pouch, then this bag will do the job nicely...
For a first product it is impressive, well thought out and with some nifty features like the dedicated keyboard sleeve in the laptop compartment! Gotta say the lack of load lifters at this size would be a deal breaker for me if I were on the market, once you try them you can’t do without. Love the color scheme though, pretty unique and the minimal vibe is totally right up my alley. So, not for me but I dig it!
@@Nomads.Nation the extra side fabric attached to the handle make the backpack have a droppy appearance when hanging as opposed to a handle that's tight to the backpack
@@e3vL1 interesting take, my retort would be that it gives you a lot more space to grab the handle and makes it more maneuverable, but to each their own!
@@Nomads.Nation yeah it's a trade off depending on use case. I personally use a hook at work and home when taking out bulky contents from my bag. Feel like the extended handle will cause the bag to sway and make it an inconvenience I can see an easier quick grab with more hand room when on the go
I love the lining (kind of reminds me of the lining color for the Fyro T22 😉). I wish the Minimul M38 had just a bit more structure to it. I know it's a travel backpack and is meant to have a little "give" to allow for a full packout, but a little bit of structure would help it maintain a nice aesthetic. I do wish that there was a bit more room in the tech compartment (which I know would have cut into the room for the main compartment). It's always a nail biter for me seeing tech compartments on laptop bags being shallow. And having a bag that large and not having load lifters and an included waist strap is inexcusable (IMHO) 😂 Great review (as usual) Aaron!
Is the playback speed been set to faster than normal? Aaron's speech seems especially fast in this video. Anyways, I don't like the tech compartment, not for the many pockets. But rather I would worry that putting so many non-flat items (like a semi-round mice) next to screens can increase the likelihood of cracking those screens. I would rather have those pockets in a separate compartment that is not pressing against my laptop nor tablet. Some good features - I really like a front compartment that can fit a jacket; the ability to self stand.
What is the largest sling bag you can buy? I am talking like 50 liters or so. Go ahead and laugh. Just looking for the largest sling bag out there. Thanks.
Love the organization but who wants to carry around a "mobile workstation" that large? Would love to see a manufacturer make the back tech compartment removable and becomes a work bag/daybag.
I carry a daypack so it’s pretty cool to see a backpack that essentially doubles as my desk storage in a hotel so I know exactly where everything is and I can just grab only what I need for the day rather than carry my whole tech pouch around.
cool lots of innovative ideas but for me way too much organisation for a travel bag, i hope they make a lite version of this in a smaller size (30ish) which is truly ‘minimul’ 😂
