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Nomad Lane Bento Bag: My All-In-One Travel Companion

Matthew Klint Posted onSeptember 22, 2021September 23, 2021 19 Comments
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The Nomad Lane Bento Bag is perfect as an accessory bag, but recently proved to be an ideal all-in-one bag for my overnight transatlantic trip. This is a versatile bag that can accommodate a lot of items in a very organized fashion and is now an indispensable part of my travel gear.

Nomad Lane Bento Bag Review

I receive many offers to review carry-on bags for Live and Let’s Fly, but the Bento Bag from Nomad Lane caught my eye because it is compact enough to fit under the seat. That means should I find myself on a budget carrier in the USA or Europe, I won’t ever have to worry about paying to bring it onboard. They sent me one at no cost.

The Bento Bag has a trolley sleeve that slips over the handle of a rollerbaord. My intent was to travel with my electronics and toiletries inside the Bento Bag, and the rest of my clothes inside my Rimowa cabin bag for my recent duck trip to Germany.

But then my Rimowa bag broke (the spring in the foldable handle snapped, and I was no longer able to collapse it). Pretty hard to take a carry-on bag along that doesn’t fold up…

I was left with a choice for my one-day trip to Frankfurt: try to find a larger carry-on bag, or make do with the Bento Bag. Could it handle an extra pair of shoes and a change of clothes?

The bag is 17 inches wide, eight inches deep, and 10 inches high. It’s made of nylon and features a water-resistant coating and leather handles that appear quite durable. It’s a well-thought-out bag in that there are six compartments that make organizing essentials easy.

Behind the trolley sleeve is small pocket that is perfect for holding a passport, mobile phone, or thin wallet. Next is a main compartment that comes with two shoe sleeves. This would be the real test for me: would it accommodate my gym shoes plus my workout clothes, plus a fresh shirt and underwear?

The answer is yes…everything fit with even a little room to spare. This meant I would not need to travel with any other bags.

The center compartment contains a padded sleeve that easily accommodated by 15 inch MacBook Pro (there was also a strap, though I viewed it as unnecessary). Although I don’t have one, there was room for a tablet or second laptop as well. In that same compartment on the other side was a mesh enclosure intended for liquids and smaller electronic devices. The bag comes with a plastic transparent toiletry case, though I prefer just to use a ziplock bag because I’ve run into situations in London and Frankfurt where only such bags were deemed acceptable.

Next are two smaller compartments on the top that are perfect to store cords and other smaller electronic items. I travel with the following accessories:

  • Charging cables
    • Macbook Pro
    • iPhone (USB A and USB C)
    • Apple Watch
  • Battery packs
    • Laptop
    • Phone
  • Converters

All fit neatly in one of the top compartments. I don’t like keeping my wallet in my pocket and put the wallet and my sun gloves in the other compartment.

Finally, the front pocket has room for pens, pencils, a mobile phone or small tablet, and can also hold boarding passes, vaccination records, or other essential travel documents. There’s even a stretchy water bottle loop, though I do not mix liquids and documents…

In short, this little bag packs a big bang. Although I will generally use this bag to carry my laptop, cords, and essential documents on top of my Rimowa bag, if I ever need to travel lighter this small bag is big enough to do the job.

The Bento bag is available in four colors:

  • Jet Set Black
  • Nomad Navy
  • Positano Plum
  • Juniper Green

I chose navy blue because I think it will be the most durable over time (from spills…sadly, I’m prone to them). It also has a leather shoulder strap that is essential when carrying it alone.

Live and Let’s Fly readers can receive a $10 discount (the bag costs $228) by clicking here.

CONCLUSION

If you’re in the market for a “personal item” sized carry-on bag, the Bento Bag from Nomad Lane greatly impressed me. After using it on my last few trips, I find it quite durable and versatile enough to double as an overnight bag on the many short trips I take.

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Matthew Klint

Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

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19 Comments

  1. Chris Reply
    September 22, 2021 at 4:46 pm

    “I chose navy blue because I think it will be the most durable over time.”

    How does the color determine durability? Just doesn’t show stains and dirt?

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      September 22, 2021 at 5:03 pm

      Correct, that’s exactly what I meant.

  2. Christine Reply
    September 22, 2021 at 9:18 pm

    What are sun gloves? And how does the trolley work?

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      September 22, 2021 at 11:40 pm

      Trolley in the context of a 2-4 wheel rolling suitcase.

      I wear sun gloves to protect my hands from sun exposure – a long-term health issue.

  3. Uri Reply
    September 23, 2021 at 2:54 am

    It is hinted that you’ve received the bag for free on order to review. If so, I think this should be made clear.
    Not claiming that the review is not objective, yet disclosure is needed.

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      September 23, 2021 at 8:31 am

      Thanks for your comment. It was sent to me for free. Not trying to hide that at all.

  4. Nick Reply
    September 23, 2021 at 3:40 am

    It’s prefect? Way to kill an endorsement

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      September 23, 2021 at 8:31 am

      I disagree. I receive offers all the time to review bags and there have been companies who have sought to pay me to put up a review and I turn them down if I use the bag and don’t like it. You see so few sponsored posts here-it is only products I actually endorse and use myself. And in terms of a personal item, this is darn near perfect. I’d prefer all leather aesthetically but I think this will be a very durable bag over time and if is not, I will update this post and say so.

      • ps241 Reply
        September 23, 2021 at 2:30 pm

        Maybe Nick just meant that when you wrote that the bag is “prefect” (instead of perfect), it undermined your credibility as an arbiter of perfection?

        • Matthew Klint Reply
          September 23, 2021 at 2:41 pm

          Ah, I get it now.

          (smacking my head)

        • Nick Reply
          September 24, 2021 at 7:35 am

          Thanks ps241, got it in one.

  5. Elf Reply
    September 23, 2021 at 12:08 pm

    If you really cared about your readers and not ripping them off, you would point out it is $178 at Bowery Ave. … https://www.boweryave.com/products/nomad-lane-the-bento-bag

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      September 23, 2021 at 12:12 pm

      I’m happy to let you share your company’s link…thanks for writing and providing readers an even better deal on this bag.

  6. John F Reply
    September 23, 2021 at 2:16 pm

    Flashing that Gucci belt…nice to see you travelling in style, Matthew.

    • Sammy Reply
      September 23, 2021 at 4:26 pm

      It’s actually Salvatore Ferragamo. Italian and pricey nonetheless.

      • Matthew Klint Reply
        September 23, 2021 at 5:54 pm

        Correct! I love Ferragammo. Best shoes I’ve ever had (not the Birkenstocks I was wearing…)

        • emercycrite Reply
          September 24, 2021 at 4:59 am

          Why not Tod’s?

  7. emercycrite Reply
    September 24, 2021 at 4:58 am

    You should model for Lands’ End.

  8. Daneil Reply
    September 17, 2022 at 11:00 am

    Thank you for the review. I saw this from your queuing to see the Queen thread. Always looking for ways to pack lighter. Great thread

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