The NEW Nomad Lane Bento Bag V4 Review | The BEST Personal Item of 2024?

Hey! Took me awhile to check out your review on the V4. Really nice review. I’m not sure I’m seeing a lot of upgrades to be honest when comparing the V3 to the V4. Some features have moved around and in someways I’m seeing what I would call downgrades. I haven’t watched the video where you travel with it so it’s possible to address these things there but can you speak to the pass through zippers scratching your suitcase handles? That would be a huge concern for me. Also did they add more rigidity to the top of the bag to fix the bowing problem they had when it was fully loaded out?

I really like the version 4 of the Nomad Lane I the black.

Hi! For me the clam shell design and the new water bottle pocket!!

Never heard of this until now. This looks like my dream travel bag so after watching your review I just ordered it 😊. The black/bronze color is $100 off on their site (until this Sunday) and along with your discount code price wasn’t bad. Thanks!!!

I have never used a duffel before but I want to try. Does the duffel ever get too heavy compared to using a backpack?

Hi Lauren, thanks for this review and the discount code! I just used the code and bought the bento bag. Can't wait to use the bag!!🎉 Ps love your ink!!🎨🖌

At this point I’m just watching luggage videos for fun

Hi, Does the trolley sleeve fit over the July Carryon luggage? I find that the July handle is a little wider than most handles.

Thank you for the review! Any chance you can compare this to the MZ Wallace Bleecker Duffle?

Hi Lauren , I am struggling !!!!! Which one would you choose ? Version 3 or version 4 ? I like them both and I love the organisation but can’t decide if I want one or another , any advice ?

Such a good review. Would you be able to post a short video on how different bottles fit in the v4 pocket and how secure they are?

Hi, thanks so much for all the wonderfully detailed & informative reviews. 🙏🏼 Can u pos do a comparative review of the original Nomad Lane Origami Tote & the one just released?

I wish they’d kept the exterior pocket on the trolley pass-through sleeve. The zipper on the bottom of the sleeve is great if you’re NOT flying, but if you are, you’ve lost that pocket.

I like mesh that feels silky. Opening from the top to access the inside pockets is great. Don’t like bento bag that doesn’t allow you to access from the top because have to have space to open the bento. The pocket for water bottle is pretty shallow though.

Will this Bento Bag meet international personal item size requirements? Debating between this and a Monos duffle (also worried about size of that as well, but I won’t stuff it full) or the Monos backpack.

@itsthekellys do you like the bento or underseat pro more? I want to have a large underseat personal item (overpacked here😅) that will fit over my carry on. The underseat pro sleeve won’t fit over my Beis handle. I’m trying to determine which carry ins and personal item to keep.

I want Beis with underseat pro but based on above I can only use underseat pro with target open story so trying to see if this bento will fit on Beis. Thank you

Can you pack for a long trip in this bag?

I finally bit the bullet and bought this bag. It’s amazing! I love the organization. I used this as my personal item and packed the clear pouch with all of my inflight essentials. This functions so well and looks chic! ✅🙌🏼👏🏻

Thanks for the review. Based upon your review, I got the version 3 a few days ago. However, this review inspired me to purchase the version 4.

Is it smaller than the version 3?

A flaw is no built in handle keeper with a snap to hold the two handles together. Just flopping around all over the place. Pretty expensive little bag for an oversight like this.

Hi Lauren! Thank you so much for such a detailed review. Also, I love your professional speaking style!! :)

I just bought the beautiful bordeaux berry bag and the shine is gorgeous; it almost looks iridescent! Do you know any carry on bags that would look good with this color? I'm thinking maybe a medium or darker gray or maybe Navy?

So nice, but way too heavy when packed to carry. I always check one bag and carry another. I rarely do carryon as I am gone for a week or more, so I'll have to carry that through the airport and while awaiting the flight. My personal is compact or it will roll. Great idea for others, though!

Could you tell me the width of the two trolley sleeve openings? My roller bag has a funky handle. Thanks for the great review!

How does it fit over shoulder with regular two straps

I wish they would make this to be able to convert to a backpack so I could use it as an EDC as well. I currently have a Tom Bihn backpack I've used as a personal item but now seems to be too big for some airlines.

I just ordered this bag due to this review. I looked at the Bento bag before but I didn’t like the handles on the v3 plus to me this bag just looks classier. I tried a backpack on a trip to Ireland a couple of years ago and found I had trouble getting it off and on easily which meant lots of bleeding under the skin on my arms due to my age. I have been looking for something to replace it as we have an international flight coming up in June. My only concern is if the airline forces me to check my carryon and I wind up having to actually carry it quite a bit. So once I get it I am going to practice pack it and carry it around the block to see how I do. If I can’t handle it, I will have to look for something wheeled to go under-seat but I can’t imagine that any of them will be as well thought out and sharp as this one.Thanks for another great review!

Bought it as it's on sale and also got an additional discount using your code :). Thx

I want to love this, but I just don’t😢 and the front pocket was great in theory but I felt like the pockets behind it needed to be mostly empty or could not even get my hand in it. Do you have any specific packing cube that you would suggest for this bagI am determined to make it work lol it was too much money to live in my closet. I love the fabric and the leather handles. It really was such a pretty bag and looked very good quality!

Has anyone tried this bag on Air France as a personal item? It exceeds the Air France measurements and now I'm nervous.

nice bag but I don't like the shiny material

I’m trying to decide between the bento V4 and the pakt V2. I heard that one can still be used as a personal item if I don’t overpack. Thoughts? Which one do you like more?

Excellent and thorough review. You have a great presentation style and you speak clearly with poise. Well done!!! AK my questions were answered.

I think this company is scamming us…

I added the origami tote to my cart and was prompted to check a box and add the backpack for just $99. I checked the box, but the backpack shows up for full price of $198. I was then prompted to add more items to get expedited free shipping. I did and I’m told that I earned free expedited shipping, but… I’m asked to pay for that shipping anyway. Only the slow ground shipping is free.

I read on the top of the website “Free returns!” Then… the help section says returns are not free, they cost $20. what?? Are they counting on your ignorance to fall for this?

This one is more high fashion looking ,I have to say ! I like this one better than others !!

I almost bought the original one for my previous travel to Wales/ England in 2022 summer, but Virgin Atlantic hand luggage measurements were no match to this !

I see a Wales sticker in the center of your table !! Have you been there !? So cool !! 👍👍💜🥁🐉🎤🎶✈️💞

The outside pocket on the old version is better. On the newer version you can only use the pocket if you are not flying. The only positive on the newer bag is the outside water bottle pocket which isn’t worth $100! I’m also not a fan of the shiny nylon.

I think I need this bag!! Have you done a video where you put this in the various airline sizers?

I like the version 4 Bento bag more

I have the v2 and I looooove the bag. I wish they offered this exact bag in backpack, though, because it is really heavy as an over the shoulder bag. I use it with the trolly sleeve with a carry on, and that works great, but that means I have to bring a carry on. The other thing I really wish was my v2 had a water bottle holder. That has had me thinking about buying a v4 despite the hefty price. However, I think I'm just going to keep my v2. I don't like the changes to the front pocket or the loss of the back pocket. The materials do somehow seem cheaper in the video of the v4 too. Some of the new colors in the v4 are pretty tempting. If I was on the market for a bag like this, I would definitely buy the v4. I love my v2 so much that I'm sure someone would be happy with the v4. I just not sure it's a good upgrade.

awesome review! Just ordered the beautiful blue one and you saved me$30! thanks!

Oh my gosh, no other review did this: you tried to see if the main handles could be used over your shoulder!! Thank you for resolving that question for me (just wondered, even though I know there's a strap for the purpose.)

Thanks for the review. I must have a V2 because mine did come
with the tech and toiletry pouches. But they were clear

which do you prefer? the nomad lane bag or the monos duffle? They both look awesome and am not sure which to go with

Has anyone successfully used this as a personal item for ITA Airways?

Just ordered mine with your discount code! It’s fun to see you here! I remember when you first caught your travel bug! I have too! Thanks for all of the tips! Can’t wait to watch more!!!! Miss you!

I’m glad I waited I just ordered this in that beautiful Pine Green. I can’t wait for it to come and put it to use in Vegas

I like version four. However, it looks a little more feminine to me… As a man, I would probably opt for version three. Version four just looks too feminine.

Curious do you like the Bento Bag or the Monos Backpack better? I am debating

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