Decided to treat myself to a Bento bag for my birthday this year, in an attempt to learn how to scale down. I was not disappointed by the look, features and quality. It worked as a weekender on a recent trip and even when full - it STILL had good spacing, was not too heavy and looked stylish.
I look forward to many great adventures, near and far, with my new travel partner - my Bento bag.
This has it all. Lots of pockets, both zippered and non, feeling very secure. Fits everything I need for on-the-plane neceeities, plus room for an extra set of clothes in case my checked bag gets lost. And I love the deep burgundy color!!
I’m one of the original crowd-funding orders….and finally splurged on a second bag. The upgrades are AMAZING! All the beautifully thought out details, but with a few changes- rolled handles, softer zippers, water bottle holder. Can’t wait to take it for a spin- it really is THE PERFECT airplane travel bag.
I purchased two of these back when the company was just starting out. Since then, our bento bags have been everywhere and endured quite a bit of wear and tear. Amazingly, they're still going strong—zippers and all! The latest version has some great new features, but it's tough to justify an upgrade when the originals are still performing so well.
It has tons of options, and I love the clamshell piece. I will be sporting this amazing bag soon. So much organization and pockets.
I seriously cannot wait to take this on my trip in a few weeks. It will work perfectly when I go to Thailand as well. Has lots of space, but also can be made into many different lengths. Worth the money
I purchased the bento bag in sand color and it is absolutely beautiful bag. I haven’t had a chance to use it yet but plan on using it later this year on a trip to Europe. I love this bag so much that I purchased the large sling yesterday. I want to purchase the tote & backpack when they come back in stock & really hoping sand color will be offered.
I got the larger of the two and I’m glad I did. I love that everything had a place!
I love the color of my new bento bag. I originally got the plum color and decided to exchange it for the new cream, off-white color bag and I love it. The Customer Service was great. They helped me through the exchange process. I’m very happy with my purchase..
The customer service has been horrendous. UPS lost the bag the day of delivery so I never received it. The claim that nomad la filed has been resolved and sent to them and I still have not received any information from them or a replacement or a refund despite repeated emails I just am repeatedly told we’ll look into it.
It looked like a nice bag online and I was hoping to have it for travel coming up, but I’m not sure I could ever purchase anything from this brand again based on this experience.
This bag is great! It is very spacious, and it came exactly as pictured. I love the green color, and it is easy to access your things without disrupting the organization of the whole bag. Highly recommend!
I got the small bag, but it is an upgrade from the bag I was carrying around, and like other customers, it is perfect for everyday, running around errands. I love the different pockets. I do wish I had gotten the larger size, though, but since I don’t feel we can ever have too many bags, I think I will get that one as well for traveling purposes.
I recently got the Bento bag for Mother’s Day and my birthday and I LOVE it! It took it on a short road trip and it held everything I needed and more!
I look forward to my upcoming trips with this bag. I am hoping it frees up space for my carry on and I believe it will. Stay tuned and I will review again after using it domestically and internationally. Bon Voyage!!
I recently took my new Tomodachi Sling (small) on a trip. I was able to keep all of my essentials (wallet, boarding pass, reading glasses, tissues, chapstick and pen) in this small cross-body bag. It is so well designed, with lots of interior pockets and one zippered exterior pocket. It is well-made and a great investment for any traveler.
I purchased this to have a one-bag to make air travel less stressful. While I haven’t used it on a plane yet, I’ve just used it for a week long trip and have been able to fit SO MUCH into it!
I love that it came with the clear liquids bag and a smaller tech bag and that they both have their own homes instead of floating around wherever
I use a walker to move around safely. This spring, I wanted to attend a Master Gardener plant sale but juggling a purse and holding onto a walker would prevent me from any serious shopping. My Tomodachi Sling (in the beautiful Dawn color) was perfect. It allowed me to enjoy hands-free shopping while feeling safe navigating with my walker.
The Bento is of high quality in all areas. It is well designed with numerous zippered pockets/compartments. The front pockets are convenient for storing passports or phones, making retrieval easy when traveling. The bag fully opens like a suitcase to facilitate packing and unpacking. Pockets are lined with attractive, sturdy material and will probbaly hold up for many years. The external material is also sturdy and attractive. The bag fits over the collapsible handle of a suitcase or can be carried by thence wwith handles or shoulder strap. My experience with an overseas trip has been excellent.
The small sling is a perfect size for your passport, wallet, and other essentials you want to have close by in an easy to access bag. I expect to use this for years during my travels both domestic and international. Love it!
I’ve traveled since 1972. I never really thought there would be luggage or personal bags so incredibly tailored to a travelers needs like the Bento Bag 4. I received it and immediately used it the next weekend. The quality of the materials, the thoughtfulness of the design not only makes for a fantastic product but it’s just plain fun to be that organized! Love it!!!
This is the perfect personal item bag if you are like me and want to pack as much as possible, but still want to find it quickly. I love all the compartments...a place for everything. The accessory bags fit perfectly in their dedicated locations. The materials used (zippers, fabric and leather handles) feel so much nicer than a typical bag. Overall, I am very pleased with this bag. I never check a bag so I really rely on my personal item and carry on to handle it all. I look forward to many trips with my new Bento Bag. Now...how about designing the best carry on?
I am planning a trip to Japan and want to compact 2 weeks worth of clothes in this bag. I think it will fit a lot and I love all the compartments it has. My only complaint is that I wish there was a version without a laptop sleeve. It has cushion to protect your laptop which makes more bulk, I personally won't be using it becaus I will not be taking a laptop. I will figure out a way to remove the cushion from the inside and sew it back together, then just use that compartment to store other things. Other than that I think this bag is great and I can't wait to use it on my trip.
This small bag is perfect for everyday use. It fits everything I need for those daily errands. I especially like the double zipper and the slightly wider bottom. The color is great for summer but I hope you bring back the red for winter. I also purchased the large sling in blue, which I plan to use for travel. My one concern is the magnetic clip which might be tempting for a pickpocket to grab. Otherwise I would say of the dozen other sling bags I have purchased over the years, this is hands down the best designed.
Took my new Bento on a cross country trip & it Exceeded my expectations & performed Beautifully!! I’ll Definitely be purchasing another for the hubby.:)
I bought a Bento bag for my wife to use to replace her aging Vera Bradley carryon and paid for expedited shipping. The bag arrived 5 days later about three hours after we had left on our travel. So much for expedited shipping. The bag is still awaiting its first use.