Nomatic Travel Pack review

The Nomatic Travel Pack ranks first because it covers the most flight situations in one bag. Nomatic lists the 20L version at 18.5 in. tall, 12 in. wide and 6 to 9.5 in. deep, and says it qualifies as a personal item on most airlines. When you need more room, the expansion zipper takes it to 30L, and Nomatic notes it may then be classed as a carry-on. The laptop compartment fits up to 16 in. laptops and opens for security checks, a separate sleeve holds tablets up to 14 in., and the 22 pockets include RFID-safe, hidden and shoe pockets. It carries as a backpack or a briefcase and slides over a roller bag handle. A lifetime warranty covers defects. The trade-offs are price and weight: $349.99 is more than every bag here except Briggs & Riley, and 4.1 lbs is heavy for a personal item. We compared documented features and published prices and did not test the bag.

Who it is for

men who want one bag for the plane and the office

Price

$349.99 on Nomatic's US store as of November 2026.

Regular price $349.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 13, 2026.

Key features

• 20L capacity that expands to 30L with a full expansion zipper (14L to 21L on the smaller size)
• Backpack and briefcase carry
• Laptop compartment fits up to 16 in. laptops, tablet compartment up to 14 in.
• 22 pockets, including RFID-safe and hidden pockets and a zippered shoe compartment
• Luggage handle pass-through and two magnetic water bottle pockets

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Nomatic says both sizes qualify as a personal item on most airlines
• Strength: Lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship
• Strength: Includes a sunglasses case and a retractable key leash
• Weakness: $349.99, the second most expensive bag here
• Weakness: 4.1 lbs for the 20L, heavier than the Away and Timbuk2 bags
• Weakness: Nomatic says it may count as a carry-on when fully expanded to 30L

Key facts

• Price: $349.99
• Capacity: 20L, expands to 30L
• Dimensions: 18.5 x 12 x 6 to 9.5 in.
• Weight: 4.1 lbs
• Warranty: Lifetime

Where it ranks

Nomatic Travel Pack is No. 1 in our Best Men's Bags for Air Travel verdict.