Nomatic backpack

It was inside of one of the pockets in there and additional storage just to name a couple of the items you get in the extended package there, so that'...

This backpack is absolutely not for is if you're looking for a simple everyday carry day back. While this bad boy can compress, it needs to compress.

I bought the Nomatic Travel Pack last month and it's got the right amount of organization I'm looking for, but it doesn't feel quite right overall. The tarpaulin on the Nomatic is durable but I'm always worried about scratching it, whereas I never had that concern with the GR1. Since the tarpaulin is rigid, the bag also looks weird when packed out and I'm concerned about permanently creasing the material. I also have issues with Nomatic's QC and some odd design choices (handle on the straps, interior divider gets in the way when not in use, water bottle holders get caught on things).

I read their quality has gone down over the years, but a colleague of mine has one of their (I would say more informal) backpacks that he has used intensely for about 5 years and it just keeps holding up and going. He originally got it for like $10 through a variety of stacked discounts so I'd say he got his money's worth. Have you thought of Briggs & Riley, Minaal, Porter Yoshida? I have another colleague who likes his Nomatic but I'm not into them.

I do like the Nomatic Backpack (24L) more than the Nomatic Travel Pack, and I would recommend going that direction if she really want's the Nomatic, and can get away with it's sizing... Aer Travel Pack: Uses highly reputable materials (Cordura Ballistic Nylon, and YKK zippers)... Tough to scratch, tear, or abrade. It's still quite organized but has a nicer open area as well...