This is exactly what I was looking for and I LOVE IT! Thank you Nomad Lane!
The Naval Blue is a deep, rich navy and absolutely gorgeous! Holds everything I need without allowing me to overpack. Fits well in my carryon and under the seat in front of me on Delta flights.
The bag is very stylish and organized. It looks amazing but gets VERY HEAVY VERY FAST. If you put a MacBook, charger, one change of clothes and a toiletries kit, it is heavy enough to make carrying other bags uncomfortable. I made a mistake taking this without a strolley. Would not recommend if you are travelling without a strolley or rolling suitcase to support this.
Used it for a cruise I took and again visiting Christmas markets this December. I took a carryon and bento bag. The bento organized everything so I could find it in the dark underseat of the plane. Perfect organization! Love the bag!
I haven’t used it yet but looks like it’s a winner! Love the pockets!
Currently midway through a 21-day Japan trip and the Tomodachi Sling is proving to the perfect travel EDC. I love the style, organization, and compact size yet amazing capacity. I have my valuables (passport, phone, wallet, coin purse) secure and, along with other items I constantly reach for (tissues, hand wipes, eye drops, lip balm, pen), within quick and easy reach—with room to spare. That’s it—I won’t be traveling without this one.
Finally, I found the perfect bag. This tote will replace so many useless bags in my closet. So happy with my purchase and with the customer service I received from Nomad Lane. Thank you.
The perfect work and travel tote!
After a spill that ruined my old laptop, the Origami Tote is a true life saver! The separate pocket keeps my laptop safe from spills or theft and the bag has so much room for a lot! While I purchased this for everyday work, I look forward to using it for business and even personal travel as I could fit toiletries and other personal items in this versatile tote. This is my 4th Nomad Lane bag and so far, I have not been disappointed by this brand or its styles.
I have this bag and I have the Bento Backpack. I definitely prefer the backpack if I'm going to the airport, and if I had to keep only one it would be the backpack. They have similar organizational details but I feel like I can move faster with the backpack and then when I'm finally where I'm supposed to be I can use it as a day pack or an overzealous purse and take along the things I and my family need for the day...(think camera gear and binoculars) and my husband doesn't mind taking a turn with this one if it gets heavy. This bag is overall super comfortable to wear, easy to pack and looks nice in it's element.
When I finally surrendered to the concept that you get what you pay for...this is where I landed.
Yes its too expensive.
No I don't like that.
Yes it's a great product.
Yes I love it.
Yes I would buy it again.
**Side note on customer service. For the first time ever I returned something to Nomad Lane. When I ordered the backpack and used it the first time there were some frayed edges / loose strings on one of the straps. I have zero concern that it would have resulted in any malfunction or problem and returned it anyway because at its current price point I believe the item should be flawless.
I sent a couple pictures and Nomad Lane paid for the return and sent me a new bag. They were great about it. Very gracious and kind and prompt to make the situation right. So if you have any concerns about the customer service surrounding their products I feel confident you can let that go.
I have this bag and I have the Bento Backpack. This is the best weekend bag. If I can skip the airport I prefer this bag, and I still use it. I definitely prefer the backpack if I'm going to the airport, and if I had to keep only one it would be the backpack. They have similar organizational details but I feel like I can move faster with the backpack and then when I'm finally where I'm supposed to be I can use it as a day pack or an overzealous purse and take along the things I and my family need for the day...and my husband doesn't mind taking a turn with this one if it gets heavy.
Well made and fits the Airlnes compatibility specifications perfectly
I am very happy with my purchase of the Bento Bag.
Perfect size to fit every day work items and also for travel! Love the organization pockets, quality zippers and sturdiness of this tote.
Wish I’d have purchased it sooner.
I bought this to complete my system. I already have the bento bag and the bento backpack. I use both on repeat and always get compliments. Now I have the tote so I have all my bases covered for work, travel or play.
Loved the organization. Since I have used it only once for a long weekend trip my experience is limited.
PRO: Organization, comfort carried on the back,
Love the interior color.Held everything I needed it to hold. Loved the two long front pockets for those quick grab items needed in flight.
CON: Water bottle pocket was tight as was the flat deep front and back exterior pockets (thinking they may loosen up with use). Trolly sleeve even tighter - not easy to place on the rolling bag handle at all. As a personal item bag it only fit completely under 3 of the 4 seats on the Delta planes I was on and I was in first class.
I do give it 5 stars as I think with use the bag will wear beautifully and remain functional.
Used the bag for a long weekend trip. Loved it - plenty of room for what I needed to carry purse wise. Also fit well in my Bento backpack when flying.
I've been waiting for the one with wheels and this is it! Love this little bag -- perfect for traveling with only a personal item. The reason for 4 stars is that I miss the dedicated pouches. They are some of the most useful things on the other bags and it would be great to find a way to incorporate them. I often use my small sling as the tech pouch but there is no place for that here. Also, not wild about the bigger tech bag that has to be purchased separately. I have spent years reducing the electronic footprint I carry and it would work better for me if instead of the big tech pouch, there were a smaller one and a toiletry bag. Thanks, Bento Bags!
My husband and I love our new Bento bags. They work equally well for flying, traveling by car, and by train and are exquisitely well-made. We love the array of color choices, lovely handles as well as the strong shoulder strap, and all of the compartments for organization.
The Nomad Lane Underseat Roller Bag is so practical and convenient to travel with. I love the clamshell design and separate laptop compartment, which makes it easy to stay organized while having everything I need for a flight or short trip. The hidden luggage handle is genius! It tucks away neatly so the bag can fit under the airplane seat - so clever.
Nomad Lane has the magic pixie dust when it comes to travel organization. As a midlife carry-on only traveler, the Bento Roller is the magic fix when I have to gate-check my carry-on suitcase at the last minute. The Roller comes off my suitcase and rolls smoothly down the airplane aisle! Nothing to put on my shoulders and it rolls easily down the cozy airplane aisle, and stows neatly under my seat. Removable tech pouch is a great size and fits everything I need in-flight {airpods,, charger, snack, pod necklace, adaptors}. Thanks for creating another organizational personal item bag to my collection!
We love the smooth wheels on the Bento Underseat Roller, the bag glides with ease and fits perfectly under the seat. Also, the wheels make it even easier to store under the seat and roll forward when getting something out during the flight. Having had the Bento Bag and Backpack though, we miss a few of the signature features like the side water bottle pouch and hidden passport in the back, but this is a great addition to the Bento lineup if you don't want the weight of a bag on your shoulders!
The Bento Roller is great for business travel when I don’t want the weight of a backpack or shoulder bag. I also love the trolley strap - it makes it easy to secure the Bento Roller on top of my larger suitcase while I’m making my way through the airport.
I love that the original Bento bag, the Bento Backpack, and the Bento Roller have all solved unique problems within different styles of traveling. Whether I need to look stylish, be hands free and close to my bag at all times, or be hands free and never having to carry it, I can choose what suits my needs for my unique trip, but I know it will also look and function the very best.
Beautiful bag, well designed. This is our 5th purchase from Nomad Lane. Each is every product is sturdy, functional and beautiful.