I've now used my Bento Bag for quite a bit of travel, including a long-haul international trip on United and Lufthansa. Overall, the bag is great. It's a little tight under the seat and I had to lay it on its side to fit, but it still fit. The water bottle holder is not quite deep enough for a skinny 24 oz bottle. My bottle fell out a couple of times while walking around with it. There is also already a small tear in the netting for the water bottle holder. I'm not sure how or when that would've happened, but unfortunately it didn't take much to tear it. Last, I have a rather large laptop and it barely fits. I end up having to put it in the back pocket (not the padded laptop pocket) so that it will fit.
The color is spectacular, I have not traveled with it yet but I can already tell the way it's designed so you can easily access your liquid bag as you're going through TSA will really alleviate a lot of frustration.. the fabric seems sturdy and like it will hold up for a long time. With all the other bags I've tried I'm really excited to give this one a try!. I've been collecting a lot of Merino wool pieces and I even suspect I could use this as my only carry-on even for a two week trip to Europe.
I am a flight attendant that does a lot iof International travel…having everything organized and in one spot has been game changing…I’m able to pack lighter and it fits right in top of my roller board…I would definitely recommend this bag! Thank you Nomad Lane…
I have long anticipated this tote. I have the V.2 tote and love it, but need larger. I also have the Bento Bag. I travel monthly for business. Here are my initial thoughts. The good: Great size. Contrast lining is appreciated. The separate zip pocket for laptop is a fantastic design choice. The front pocket and inside larger zip pocket will be well used. Handles are great and sewn in well. Feet are good and nylon exterior is matte and classy. It is nicely lightweight. The bad: the front pocket is slightly smaller than V.2.. The top zip on the V2 has 2 zippers so you could zip from either end. This V3 has only one. I can see myself shoving it under the seat in front of me only to later discover I have to wiggle it around mid-flight to get to the zipper. No long shoulder strap and NO D-rings!!!! I can live without the shoulder strap, but not even a single D-ring to hang my little things on! Very sad about that. The padding in the laptop area, while adequate, feels much cheaper to the touch. Finally, and this is a personal choice thing, I hate the hardware color. It’s not ugly. It’s just not pretty. I miss the shiny gold. Overall, I will use this tote-probably a lot. But I will keep my eye out for my next bag, because I am an admitted bag snob and perfect bags bring me joy. Note to Nomad Lane: charge $50 more and bring back quality. Your customers have already decided they don’t want cheap. There are 10,000 cheap options. You have wonderful products. Don’t lose that reputation!
Wonderfully constructed, high quality material. Love all the pockets and the spot for water bottle. The color is amazing!
Smart travelling document organizer
Purchase this bag in DUST (deep purple)- I love the color. Traveled to Europe with just carry-on which is why I need a really great personal item bag and this was near perfect. Once you learn the "how" to use it, it is fantastic. I used the two small areas and my "need to touch while on the plane areas' and could easily reach my items on the opposite side if needed. It held SO much. At time of ordering I did not realize it came with the two GUNMETAL Pouch set - that was a bonus but I also ordered them as well. They were wonderful about getting the bag to me quickly since I ordered less than a week before departing. Great customer service. Love the material, LOVE the bag.
Purchased this bag for my trip to Europe. I like the material and the look. It was a tiny bit small for my needs but the large "looked" too big. I carried a thin water bottle and my phone. I would have like a zipper on one of the inner pockets to secure my Euros. Also, the magnetic connection undid a few times and this is not good in Europe with the possibility of pick pockets. All is all a great purchase.
Love all of the various compartments for organization. I can fit my camera, lens, binoculars, toiletries and other personal items in this bag, allowing my carryon to be filled with clothes. I prefer this over the open compartment competitor due to all of the organization.
This is the perfect travel bag. I travel extensively for business as well as pleasure and I found that the Bento is the perfect companion. I can use it only for short trips or add it to another carryon for additional needed space.
The quality and style is tops.
This little bag does it all and more than I thought possible. With the new airline restrictions I wasn’t able to have a hiking pack and carry on suitcase. I used this bag for my trip to Spain and Portugal. I was able to have my personal care items in the top pockets. My travel documents and my wallet in the front pocket. The first inside pocket I packed my undergarments in a packing cube along with the small bag that was included that held my charging cords, travel adapter plug, and back up battery. The pocket behind the laptop pocket held another packing cube with a couple of dresses and sweater. The remainder of the items were in my carry on suitcase. I can’t wait to use this bag again for my next travel adventures. Also cat approved
Great style and design,practical, good size, a good bag to have and use.
An absolutely exquisite investment travel piece. I have not seen another jewelry case of its size with so many features. Keeps my necklaces tangle free and I love the compartments for larger items. Very much worth it.
I bought the Bento bag for my husband. I liked the way it opened like a suitcase and thought it would be easy for him to carry.
Now, I think I want one for myself!!
Very well thought out compartments and the zippers work so easily. So glad I did my research before buying a bag!!
My first time using my bag, I found it helped me to organize my personal essentials for my overseas flights!
Looking forward to more opportunities to travel with it!
Premium materials and smart design choices make this great for everyday or travel. Very spacious despite its more compact size, and its more rigid shape keeps it from ever being too slouched or lumpy. My one personal con would be that the straps at the shortest length are still a bit too long for my 5'8 frame. I'l prob sew a solution for that but its worth noting.
I recently took a road trip with some friends and the Bento bag was perfect!
It had fantastic organization built in, ideal size and durable.
Love the way this bag provides maximum storage in an attractive and compact package. I use it on every trip either on its own or to supplement by roller bag.
This bag is attractive, well-made, and the zipper configuration allows the bag to open flat like a suitcase, thus making access to contents much easier. There are numerous pockets inside to help organize smaller items. They were out of the color I initially ordered so I had to choose an alternate color in order to receive it in time for an upcoming trip. The company was very helpful in changing my order and answered my email immediately. Great customer service and follow-up. Very happy with this purchase.
The bag is a perfect personal item. It keeps things organized and its clamshell design makes it very easy to pack and access exactly what I need when traveling. It can be a bit heavy when filled but the luggage sleeve allows for it to securely sit on top of my luggage. Please note, that it can be tight initially, but it becomes easier with use.
The one thing I would change is the front pocket. When the bag is filled, it becomes difficult to access. It is probably my least used part of the bag. And although it does fit under the seat on the plane, sometimes it needs to be laid on its side because the bag is a little too tall.
Finally, their customer service is amazing. The first bag I received was defective. When I emailed them, they sent me a replacement immediately to ensure that I would get it before my trip. Then during my trip, a stitch on replacement broke and they worked with me on exchanging it for a new one as soon as I returned.
It is quickly becoming my go to bag when traveling.
Very useful and smart bag design. Everything you could want in a carry-on has been accommodated. Quality of construction is extremely good and I look forward to future trips using it.
The Bento bag is exactly what I was looking for. It's a great looking bag with well thought out & organized space for clothes, toiletries, shoes, a laptop, etc. It fits perfectly on my carry on luggage. Glad I decided to purchase it!
✨ Travel Agent Approved ✨
I’m super excited to bring my new Bento bag along on my upcoming trip—it’s already making me feel more organized!
💼 What I love:
Structured design – keeps its shape so it doesn’t flop around while digging inside
Flexible capacity – roomy enough to squeeze in those last-minute “must haves”
Smart features – a designated passport pocket and a quick-grab section for liquids make airport life so much smoother
It’s the little details that help me stay stress-free and focus on the journey ✈️
— Your Travel Matchmaker ✨
Dayna Diaz, Travel Lust Vacations
Packing for a cruise. Loved how there’s a place for everything!
Love this bag! Many compartments and great to fit shoes along with clothes.. great quality material! Highly recommend.