Nomatic Travel Pack review

The Nomatic Travel Pack is a work bag first: Nomatic pitches it for carrying one bag from the airport to the office without repacking. The 20L version expands to 30 liters with a full zipper, measures 18.5 x 12 inches with a 6 to 9.5 inch depth, and weighs 4.1 lbs, which is heavy for the volume. It converts from backpack to briefcase carry, opens flat with a perimeter zipper, and has a fold-down laptop compartment for up to 16 inch laptops plus a 14 inch tablet sleeve, so security checks are quick. Nomatic counts 22 pockets, and it ships with a sunglasses case and a retractable key leash. The shell is water-resistant tarpaulin with YKK zippers. Nomatic backs every bag with a lifetime warranty against defects. The limit is space: 30 liters expanded suits a weekend or a short work trip, not weeks on the road, and at $349.99 it costs as much as the 40 L packs above.

Who it is for

Minimalist business travelers on short trips who want a work bag that expands for a night or two away.

Price

$349.99.

Travel Pack Black, 20L Change Regular price $349.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.

Key features

• Full expansion zipper from 20 L to 30 L
• Converts between backpack and briefcase carry
• 22 purpose-built pockets for tech, documents and daily items
• Fold-down laptop compartment for up to 16 in. and a 14 in. tablet sleeve
• Water-resistant tarpaulin and YKK zippers, vegan construction

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Smallest footprint here at 18.5 x 12 x 6 to 9.5 in.
• Strength: Briefcase carry for the office
• Strength: Lifetime warranty against defects
• Weakness: 30 L maximum is too small for most one-bag trips beyond a few days
• Weakness: $349.99 is a lot for 20 L
• Weakness: Nomatic recommends the 20L for people 5 ft 9 in. and taller

Key facts

• Volume: 20 L, expands to 30 L
• Dimensions: 18.5 x 12 x 6 to 9.5 in.
• Weight: 4.1 lb
• Laptop: Up to 16 in.
• Warranty: Lifetime, defects in materials and workmanship

Where it ranks

Nomatic Travel Pack is No. 8 in our Best Travel Backpacks verdict.