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The War’s Impact on the Bag Industry (Playbook for Brands)
Apr 16, 2026
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BRUTALLY HONEST Bag Tier List (w/ John from UnPack'd)
Mar 10, 2026
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Trakke; What REALLY Happened
Feb 15, 2026
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Chase & Bo's Favorite Bags... sort of (NN Podcast EP 18)
Apr 25, 2025
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| 4/16/26 |  The War’s Impact on the Bag Industry (Playbook for Brands) | Work with Move Supply Chain - https://calendly.com/hello-movesupplychain/move-supply-chain-discovery-callMove YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@SupplyChainLara**********00:00 - Intro to Disruptions02:03 - Freight Costs Impact05:32 - Oil Price Effects07:56 - Oil in Production09:41 - Vietnam's Energy Shift11:00 - Diversifying Sources16:46 - Brand Owner Steps20:11 - Negotiating Reserves25:27 - Focus on Hero Products28:01 - Understanding Margins32:17 - MOQs and Terms35:28 - Value of Visits36:41 - Solution Mindset37:34 - Global Disruptions38:29 - Past vs. Present40:26 - Brand Resources41:40 - Final Words | — | ||||||
| 3/10/26 | BRUTALLY HONEST Bag Tier List (w/ John from UnPack'd) | Subscribe to UnPack'd 👉 https://www.youtube.com/@UCuG5k_GNYcwjfSPIeS0VNoQ If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/🎙️ Welcome to Episode 21 of the Nomads Nation Podcast!In this episode dives deep into the world of bags, slings, and EDC gear with John from the UnPack’d YouTube channel—a true carry nerd. We start by comparing premium and value-focused brands, break down the best slings, small backpacks, and everyday carry essentials, and geek out over design, materials, and usability. Expect insights on why simplicity often wins, and which bags truly stand out for everyday life.From larger travel backpacks and personal item bags to tech pouches and water bottle holders, we cover all the gear that makes a bag iconic.Finally, we wrap with our review philosophy, share tips for organizing gear, and tease some exciting upcoming bag drops hitting UnPack’d in March. If you love smart gear, obsess over compartments, or just want a fun deep dive into bags and EDC essentials, this episode is packed with nerdy carry goodness. 🎒00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast2:27 – Favorite Travel Backpacks11:19 – Features vs Comfort Discussion17:56 – Everyday Carry (EDC) Bags Discussion 20:00 – Early Travel Bag Experiences with Able Carry25:03 – “Ride or Die” Bag32:04 – Price Comparison & Value vs Competitors46:02 - Favorite Daily Carry52:29 - Personal preference on Evergoods vs Tomtoc54:00 - Best Water Bottle holders58:07 – Tech pouches S-tier discussions1:04:09 - Upcoming Gear Tease**********🌐 Sign up to the NNewsletter ➡️ https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/😊 Connect with gear-heads on the NN Subreddit ➡️ / nomads_nation 🤝 Buy/sell used bags on the NN Marketplace ➡️ https://marketplace.nomadsnation.com/ | — | ||||||
| 2/15/26 | Trakke; What REALLY Happened | If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/🎙️ Welcome to Episode 20 of the Nomads Nation Podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by Nick from Alpkit—a veteran in the backpack world and a true OG when it comes to thoughtful design and quality manufacturing. We kick things off with the story of how Alpkit started, from four friends with a passion for outdoor adventures to building a versatile brand that covers everything from travel gear to technical outdoor equipment.We dive deep into the challenges and advantages of making bags in the UK, including training skilled seamstresses, balancing craftsmanship with production efficiency, and why producing locally can actually be a huge business advantage. Then we pivot to one of the most exciting parts of the episode—the Trakke story. Nick shares how Alpkit rescued the beloved heritage brand, preserved its iconic designs, and is now paving the way for a new chapter that balances classic aesthetics with lighter, technical gear.If you’re into carry gear, love understanding the construction behind your bags, or just can’t resist a deep dive into bag history and innovation, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. 🎒🔥00:00 - Introduction to the Podcast01:20 - Alpkit origin story06:50 - Sewing shortage in UK16:02 - UK production advantage22:04 - Trakke closure28:08 - Made in Scotland31:11 - Trakke's Future35:37 - Integrating Alpkit & Trakke**********🌐 Sign up to the NNewsletter ➡️ https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/😊 Connect with gear-heads on the NN Subreddit ➡️ / nomads_nation 🤝 Buy/sell used bags on the NN Marketplace ➡️ https://marketplace.nomadsnation.com/ | — | ||||||
| 4/25/25 | Chase & Bo's Favorite Bags... sort of (NN Podcast EP 18) | If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/🎙️ Welcome to Episode 18 of the Nomads Nation Podcast!This episode takes a fun turn into the world of cold plunges, ice baths, and cold showers—where growth meets discomfort (and shivering ❄️). Aaron gives his take on Chase’s now-viral ice bath video, Bo shares his own frosty plunge experience, and we dive into how cold exposure ties into self-growth, men’s groups, and personal development. Yep... we’re going deep.Of course, it wouldn't be a Nomads Nation episode without some serious bag talk. We break down our picks for the best sling bags, small backpacks, EDC essentials, and even make a case for the most underrated carry of all: the tote bag.If you're into gear, growth, and a little bit of chill (literally and figuratively), this one's packed with good vibes, solid takes, and plenty of nerdy carry goodness. 🧠💼00:00 - Intro02:28 - Aaron's opinion on Chase's ice bath video05:26 - Aaron's Dry January06:19 - Bo's cold plunge experience07:17 - Chase's cold shower experience09:54 - Overlap between carry community and self-growth13:41 - Men's groups and personal development19:11 - Best Slings discussion31:05 - Best Small Backpacks discussion40:00 - Best EDC backpack discussion59:46 - Best Tote bag discussion**********🌐 Sign up to the NNewsletter ➡️ https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/😊 Connect with gear-heads on the NN Subreddit ➡️ https://www.reddit.com/r/Nomads_Nation/🤝 Buy/sell used bags on the NN Marketplace ➡️ https://marketplace.nomadsnation.com/ | — | ||||||
| 4/9/25 | EPIC Convo with Toshi Sling Creators (NN Podcast EP 17) | 🔥 Check out the bag I made 👉🏼 https://go.nomadsnation.com/fyro-t22**********00:00 - Intro to Rework Gear and the Toshi Sling00:20 Meet the Co-founders of Rework Gear01:39 Immigration Story: From Singapore to the US02:47 - The Story Behind Rework Gear: From Corporate Aversion to Bag Design04:05 - Launching the Reset System on Kickstarter06:09 - Journey into Bag Industry07:26 - Jia's Initial Thoughts on Starting a Bag Company09:14 - Kickstarter Realities and the Transition to E-commerce11:49 - Singapore as a Carry Capital14:33 - Bag Scene in the Bay Area16:56 - Inspiration Behind the Rework Toshi Sling18:30 - Development & Prototyping Process21:38 - Balancing Design, Materials and Price24:55 - Marketing Strategies: Facebook Ads and Reviewers27:44 - Expansion and Compression Design of the Toshi Sling30:36 - Most challenging thing aside from the product development33:17 - Cash Flow and Business Planning35:03 - It's not easy to run a bag company36:56 - Future Plans for Rework: New Products and Series40:00 - Customer Support and Brand Connection42:01 - Female Perspective in the Carry Community46:55 - Aaron's Journey to Hong Kong and Entrepreneurship**********🌐 Sign up to the NNewsletter ➡️ https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/😊 Connect with gear-heads on the NN Subreddit ➡️ https://www.reddit.com/r/Nomads_Nation/🤝 Buy/sell used bags on the NN Marketplace ➡️ https://marketplace.nomadsnation.com/********** | — | ||||||
| 3/24/25 | Danny Packs REVEALS his favorite bags of all time... (NN Podcast EP 16) | If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/🎙️ Welcome to Episode 16 of the Nomads Nation Podcast!In this episode, I’m joined by Danny from Danny Packs — a fellow bag nerd, content creator, and all-around travel junkie who’s been tearing up the globe with his latest adventures (think salsa dancing in Seoul, suitcase wisdom, and some seriously spicy bag takes). 🕺🌍 We dive deep into the world of bags, packs, and everything in between, with plenty of laughs, hot takes, and travel stories along the way.We kick things off with an exciting Rushfaster collab, then dive into the best sling bags of the year, our favorite small backpacks, and a solid discussion on EDC bags. We also cover travel backpacks that won’t break your back, the top personal item bags for flights, and ask some spicy questions: which is the most underrated travel bag out there? Are duffels smart or straight-up stupid for travel? And we break down one of the most unique travel bags we’ve ever seen—genius or total gimmick?If you're into bags, travel stories, and hot takes on gear, this one’s for you. 🧳 Let’s get into it! 🚀00:00 - Intro03:04 - Rushfaster Collab04:26 - Salsa, Seoul & Suitcases: Danny’s Travel Adventures 06:06 - Best Sling Bags of the Year12:53 - Small Backpack Recommendations21:06 - Best EDC Bags Discussion26:06 - Travel Backpacks That Won’t Break Your Back27:56 - Best Personal Item Backpacks32:09 - Is This the Most Underrated Travel Bag? 42:14 - The Duffel Dilemma: Smart or Stupid for Travel? 43:26 - Genius or Gimmick? The Most Unique Travel Bag Yet | — | ||||||
| 3/7/25 | How the bag world has changed in the last 15 years (w/ Co-Founder of Tortuga Backpacks) | 00:00 - Intro00:28 - Meet Fred Perrotta, Co-Founder of Tortuga2:01 - Tortuga in 2010 5:32 - The Rise of Backpacks on Kickstarter9:01 - The First Tortuga Prototype10:28 - Why Tortuga Moved Manufacturing to Vietnam11:10 - Backpacks Made in China vs. Backpacks made in Vietnam17:01 - How Backpack Fabrics Have Evolved Over 15 Years22:23 - Being innovative vs risks 26:03 - Why Tortuga Only Focuses on Travel Bags39:06 - How Airline Restrictions Are Changing Bag Designs40:30 - The Water Bottle Pocket Controversy43:08 - The Emotional Connection to Travel Bags48:04 - The Role of YouTube Reviews in the Backpack Industry51:59 - Is It Harder to Run a Bag Brand in 2024?If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/🎙️ Welcome to Episode 15 of the Nomads Nation Podcast!In this episode, I chat with Fred Perrotta, co-founder of Tortuga, about everything from travel bags to making backpacks to how the industry is changing. We get into how Kickstarter helped launch backpack brands, why people get so attached to their bags, and yes—the great water bottle pocket debate (it’s a real thing, trust me).Fred also shares why Tortuga only focuses on travel bags instead of everyday carry, why they moved manufacturing to Vietnam, how airline rules shape bag designs, and whether running a backpack brand in 2025 is tougher than ever.If you’re a bag nerd, travel junkie, or just love a good behind-the-scenes story, this episode is for you! 🚀 | — | ||||||
| 12/23/24 | Bellroy, bags, & warranties (w/ Bellroy founder Andy Fallshaw) | If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/🔥 Check out the bag I made 👉🏼 https://go.nomadsnation.com/fyro-t22Welcome to Episode 14 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! Today I chat with Bellroy founder Andy Fallshaw about all things bags and warranties. We chat about the challenges surrounding warranties, and what Bellroy is doing to improve their own warranty and customer support.00:36 - The carry community2:46 - New Bellroy bags6:20 - Traveling lite10:30 - Bellroy's ambitious year13:29 - Different EDC for different locations17:09 - Bellroy's new warranty29:08 - Innovation vs playing it safe31:45 - Evergoods32:29 - Fine print in warranties36:55 - GORUCK & Osprey warranties40:30 - Bellroy repair center?42:11 - Overseas repairs43:03 - Bellroy customer support46:20 - Brand reputations49:15 - Why 6 years?54:30 - Upcoming Bellroy bags | — | ||||||
| 9/22/24 | The TRUTH about bag development & factories (NN Podcast EP 13) | If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/🔥 Check out my bag on Kickstarter! 👉🏼 https://go.nomadsnation.com/fyro-t22Welcome to Episode 13 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! Today myself and my guest, Luke Reynolds the founder of BagMe, come at you live from Vietnam where we talk all about the behind the scenes of developing and manufacturing bags!**********00:00 - Intro01:34 - Community questions07:00 - Starting BagMe12:06 - Replicas/Knockoffs15:50 - Why Vietnam?20:20 - Factory conditions25:39 - Timeframe of bag development 31:50 - PU Coated zippers42:43 - Fabrics54:28 - Lukes go-to bag?1:0:27 - Sustainability **********Affiliate Disclosure - We hope you enjoyed our podcast episode!Here at Nomads Nation™, we thrive to create the best travel content on the web! To do that we create EPIC videos that take a lot of time and money, so we monetize our videos with affiliate links. This means that if you click on one of our links and make a purchase, we make a small commission - at no extra cost to you!Using our links for purchases is the best way to support the channel so we can keep making amazing videos. If you aren’t going to make a purchase, but still want to show us some love - then smash that subscribe button! Thanks for the love! :)********** | — | ||||||
| 8/27/24 | Why are there NO bag stores?? | If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/🔥 Check out my bag on Kickstarter! 👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fyro/fyro-backpackWelcome to Episode 12 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! Today I sit down with the Ubrancred founder Edward Wang. In the episode we talk all about bag stores, why there aren't more of them, and what can be done about that...**********00:00 - Intro01:14 - What is Urbancred?4:42 - How bag retail works7:27 - How to start a bag retail store10:13 - Online vs physical store15:38 - More bag retail stores?19:03 - Biggest bag markets23:40 - Best cities for bag stores30:06 - Why Huckberry is amazing36:19 - How to pick a retail location38:42 - More bag events?41:15 - Losing sales45:20 - Carry Competition?**********Looking for awesome deals on top-notch gear?Check out the Nomads Nation Marketplace! A secure hub where bag enthusiasts can buy, sell, and connect. Discover amazing deals and join the community today 👉 https://district.net/nomads**********Affiliate Disclosure - We hope you enjoyed our podcast episode!Here at Nomads Nation™, we thrive to create the best travel content on the web! To do that we create EPIC videos that take a lot of time and money, so we monetize our videos with affiliate links. This means that if you click on one of our links and make a purchase, we make a small commission - at no extra cost to you!Using our links for purchases is the best way to support the channel so we can keep making amazing videos. If you aren’t going to make a purchase, but still want to show us some love - then smash that subscribe button! Thanks for the love! :) | — | ||||||
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| 8/11/24 | Epic Travel Hacks w/ JB Outside & Klint from the Perfect Bag | If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/🔥 Check out my bag on Kickstarter! 👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fyro/fyro-backpackWelcome to Episode 11 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! Today I sit down with Klint from The Perfect Bag and JB Outside to discuss our BEST travel hacks. In the episode we discuss...**********00:00 - Intro01:35 - JB’s travel life4:04 - Klint’s travel life05:10 - Aaron’s travel life05:47 - JB the pilot08:46 - Airline loyalty/points/miles16:47 - US vs International flights23:58 - One bag traveling28:24 - Luggage travel31:08 - Travel shoes36:18 - Klint’s fav travel bags42:24 - JD’s fav travel bags46:45 - 1.5 bag travel49:10 - Thoughts on sling bags58:23 - Making content 56:55 - New content1:01:00 - Fyro updates1:05:03 - NN Marketplace1:08:38 - Youtube growth**********Looking for awesome deals on top-notch gear?Check out the Nomads Nation Marketplace! A secure hub where bag enthusiasts can buy, sell, and connect. Discover amazing deals and join the community today 👉 https://district.net/nomads**********Affiliate Disclosure - We hope you enjoyed our podcast episode!Here at Nomads Nation™, we thrive to create the best travel content on the web! To do that we create EPIC videos that take a lot of time and money, so we monetize our videos with affiliate links. This means that if you click on one of our links and make a purchase, we make a small commission - at no extra cost to you!Using our links for purchases is the best way to support the channel so we can keep making amazing videos. If you aren’t going to make a purchase, but still want to show us some love - then smash that subscribe button! Thanks for the love! :) | — | ||||||
| 8/5/24 | Epic EDC Hacks w/ Ron Kwok (NN Podcast EP 10) | If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/🔥 Check out my bag on Kickstarter! 👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fyro/fyro-backpackWelcome to Episode 9 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! Today I sit down with EDC-expert Ron Kwok to talk all things carry. **********00:00 - Intro02:43 - Living with purpose05:49 - Overcoming perfectionism08:10 - Why EDC?12:08 - Ron's knife pitch17:25 - How location affects EDC22:56 - EDC & weather30:33 - The magic of slings41:56 - Knife recommendations 45:30 - Fav pouches49:00 - Fav slings55:21 - Fav EDC backpacks1:04:22 - Fav travel bags & travel talk1:16:25 - Ron's plans**********Looking for awesome deals on top-notch gear?Check out the Nomads Nation Marketplace! A secure hub where bag enthusiasts can buy, sell, and connect. Discover amazing deals and join the community today 👉 https://district.net/nomads**********Affiliate Disclosure - We hope you enjoyed our podcast episode!Here at Nomads Nation™, we thrive to create the best travel content on the web! To do that we create EPIC videos that take a lot of time and money, so we monetize our videos with affiliate links. This means that if you click on one of our links and make a purchase, we make a small commission - at no extra cost to you!Using our links for purchases is the best way to support the channel so we can keep making amazing videos. If you aren’t going to make a purchase, but still want to show us some love - then smash that subscribe button! Thanks for the love! :) | — | ||||||
| 7/28/24 | HOT TAKES with Danny Packs (NN Podcast EP 9) | If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/🔥 Check out my bag on Kickstarter! 👉 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fyro/fyro-backpackWelcome to Episode 8 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! Today I sit down with Danny Packs where we look at hot topics in the carry community and decide if they are overrated, underrated, or perfectly rated.**********00:00 - Introduction05:42 - XPAC10:00 - Security features15:00 - RFID protection24:00 - YouTube comments25:40 - Fidlock buckles32:00 - Vertical slings40:00 - Self standing bags46:00 - Strap management48:30 - PU coated zippers49:40 - Bellroy backpacks56:00 - Bag weight1:01:39 - Suitcases vs backpacks**********Looking for awesome deals on top-notch gear?Check out the Nomads Nation Marketplace! A secure hub where bag enthusiasts can buy, sell, and connect. Discover amazing deals and join the community today 👉 https://district.net/nomads**********Affiliate Disclosure - We hope you enjoyed our podcast episode!Here at Nomads Nation™, we thrive to create the best travel content on the web! To do that we create EPIC videos that take a lot of time and money, so we monetize our videos with affiliate links. This means that if you click on one of our links and make a purchase, we make a small commission - at no extra cost to you!Using our links for purchases is the best way to support the channel so we can keep making amazing videos. If you aren’t going to make a purchase, but still want to show us some love - then smash that subscribe button! Thanks for the love! :) | — | ||||||
| 4/15/24 | Aer vs Bellroy DEBATE with Chase & Bo | If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/Welcome to Episode 8 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! Today I sit down with Bo Ismono & Chase Reeves for an in-depth DEBATE of Aer vs Bellroy...**********00:00 - Intro02:15 - Trivia time!8:01 - Aer's FIRST product?9:34 - More popular?12:33 - Aer impressions18:45 - Bellroy impressions26:11 - Worst Bellroy products32:09 - Worst Aer products34:18 - Getting older40:11 - Favorite Bellroy bags47:59 - Favorite Aer bags51:53 - Who makes more comfy bags?54:00 - Who makes better looking bags?57:15 - Which brand wins?1:01:33 - What did we learn?1:10:03 - Is the market oversaturated?1:13:16 - Materialism vs happiness**********Do YOU want to build a backpack with me? 🎒We are building our own backpack on Nomads Nation and we are documenting every step of the process! Join our email list to get a behind-the-scenes look and to be able to vote on key features of the bag. Learn more 👉🏼 https://nomadsnation.com/building-a-backpack/**********Looking for awesome deals on top-notch gear?Check out the Nomads Nation Marketplace! A secure hub where bag enthusiasts can buy, sell, and connect. Discover amazing deals and join the community today 👉 https://district.net/nomads**********Affiliate Disclosure - We hope you enjoyed our podcast episode!Here at Nomads Nation™, we thrive to create the best travel content on the web! To do that we create EPIC videos that take a lot of time and money, so we monetize our videos with affiliate links. This means that if you click on one of our links and make a purchase, we make a small commission - at no extra cost to you!Using our links for purchases is the best way to support the channel so we can keep making amazing videos. If you aren’t going to make a purchase, but still want to show us some love - then smash that subscribe button! Thanks for the love! :) | — | ||||||
| 4/9/24 | Bellroy's designers TELL ALL | If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/Welcome to Episode 7 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! Today I sit down with Bo Ismono, James Jeffrey and Davin Hanna for an in-depth discussion on Bellroy00:00 - Intro00:31 - JJ background03:59 - Davin background8:23 - Fav Bellroy product11:30 - The Bellroy process17:17 - Designing for different countries24:00 - Bellroy's design system28:15 - Why multiple factories30:13 - Mainstream vs Carry Community40:08 - Designing admin compartments44:39 - Designing for organization48:14 - Bellroy fabrics51:48 - Finding new fabrics53:16 - Retiring products55:14 - Waxed canvas bag??1:00:07 - Why no luggage pass throughs?1:00:25 - Next Bellroy x Carryology collab!1:02:06 - New categories?1:08:47 - Conclusion | — | ||||||
| 4/8/24 | We give you our HOT TAKES in the bag world | If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/Welcome to Episode 6 of the Nomads Nation Podcast! Today I sit down with Bo Ismono for an in-depth discussion on HOT TAKES we have about the bag industry. 00:00 - Introduction and Hot Takes03:50 - Made in America12:04 - Bellroy is boring17:52 - Warranties are BS24:16 - Carryology collabs are scams30:36 - Bo's coffee hack32:00 - Uninspired collabs37:20 - Controversial collabs44:11 - Pack Hacker collab?51:30 - Bo's dream collab56:56 - Waxed canvas vs. XPAC | — | ||||||
| 4/3/24 | These bag features are NON NEGOTIABLE | If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/In NN Podcast EP5, I sit down with Bo and Avishay for an in-depth discussion on the things that are NON NEGOTIABLE for us with bags. In the episode we chat about...00:00 - Introduction and Non-Negotiables for Bags14:00 - Features for Tech Pouches19:00 - Aaron's Must-Have Features for Tech Pouches32:00 - Must-Haves for EDC Bags40:00 - Sling Bag Must-Haves54:00 - Bo's Sling Bag Must-Haves56:00 - AV's Sling Bag Must-Haves01:00:00 - Aaron's Sling Bag Must-Haves01:14:00 - Dealing with airline restrictions and personal items01:18:00 - Benefits of 180-degree clamshell opening | — | ||||||
| 3/4/24 | Bag trends and PREDICTIONS for 2024 | If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/In NN Podcast EP4, I sit down with Bo Ismono and Gregory Li from Suburban for an in-depth discussion on the trends in the bag world.In the episode we debate...00:00 - Intro10:07 - Trivia time!14:47 - Are bags getting bigger?25:43 - Vertical sling revolution34:36 - Trending fabrics37:01 - Eco-friendly BS?41:19 - The rise of waxed canvas52:40 - Brands on the up01:03:46 - Brands in trouble01:18:43 - Final thoughts | — | ||||||
| 2/28/24 | GORUCK vs Evergoods | If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/Welcome to Episode 3 of the Nomads Nation Podcast!Today I sit down with Bo Ismono and Danny Packs for an in-depth debate of GORUCK vs Evergoods.00:00 - Intro04:02 - Trivia time!12:40 - GORUCK pros and cons19:40 - Evergoods pros and cons31:30 - Favorite GORUCK Bag33:44 - Are collabs overrated?48:40 - Durability of the Bags55:12 - Which brand has a better look?01:02:00 - Favorite bag overall1:08 - Motorbiking trips | — | ||||||
| 2/14/24 | Able Carry Max DEBATE | If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/Welcome to Episode 2 of the Nomads Nation Podcast!Today I sit down with Bo Ismono and Roland Kay Smith from Rushfaster for an in-depth discussion on the Able Carry Max.In the episode we discuss...00:00 - Intro03:05 - Able Carry as a Brand06:27 - Experience with the Max11:57 - Honest Opinions18:30 - Favorite Features26:27 - Crucial Weaknesses33:14 - Pockets & Water Bottle Holder49:00 - Final Rating01:05:00 - Alternative bags | — | ||||||
| 2/3/24 | Evergoods PLC20 DEBATE | If you want to get notified when the newest bags and travel gear drops, be sure to sign up to the NNewsletter 👉 https://nomadsnation.com/newsletter/Welcome to Episode 1 of the Nomads Nation Podcast!In this episode, I sit down with Bo Ismono and Roland Kay Smith from Rushfaster for an in-depth discussion on the Evergoods PLC20.In the episode we debate...00:00 - Intro1:02 - Who has the coolest PLC20 color?2:51 - RIP Aaron's man-bun8:40 - How comfortable is the PLC20?9:52 - Evergoods internal materials12:10 - Evergoods vs Black Ember15:41 - Evergoods' impressive growth24:52 - No water bottle pocket?26:38 - Bo's embarrassing Dubai story36:30 - Rate the bag's materials41:58 - Rate the bag's aesthetic46:15 - Rate the bag's functionality53:36 - The brilliance of Tom Bihn bags | — | ||||||
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3 placements across 3 markets.
Chart Positions
3 placements across 3 markets.