Travel · Commute · Weekends away
Every pack is better at something. We tell you what it's worse at.
38 products, 10 spec dimensions, and a lot of honest trade-offs. Weights, capacities and ratings on every product page, never adjectives. The trade-offs are the specification.
- 1.06 kg
- Nomad 28L, empty
- 20k mm
- Stormline 3L rating
- Lifetime
- Warranty, repairs at cost
Start from the trip
Not from the category. The trip decides the pack.
2 weeks · Carry-on
One bag, no check-in
Cabin approved, clamshell opening, enough litres for a fortnight. They compromise differently.
9 products
Wet ridge · Day out
Rain that means it
Fully waterproof or 20k mm, and the breathability you give up to get there.
4 products
Daily · Laptop
Commute, 13 to 16 inch
Under 25 litres with a real laptop sleeve. Sling, daypack or commuter pack.
5 products
Cold · Layering
150, 190 or 250 gsm
Merino by fabric weight, plus the insulated shell that goes over it.
6 products
Most travelled
All 38 products
Travel Backpack
Nomad 28L Travel Backpack
26 to 35 litres · cabin approved · 1.06 kg
$279.00
In stock
The trade-off, in numbers
Three carry-on candidates. None of them wins outright.| Specification | Nomad 28L Travel Backpack RSC-NMD-28 | Wayfare 30L Carry-On Pack RSC-WYF-30 | Transit 40L Convertible Carry-On RSC-TST-40 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $279.00 | $229.00 | $399.00 |
| Weight | 1.06 kg | 1.15 kg | 2.35 kg |
| Capacity | 26 to 35 litres | 26 to 35 litres | 36 to 45 litres |
| Colour | black, moss, navy, slate | black, sand | black, slate |
| Pack Weight | 1 to 1.4 kg | 1 to 1.4 kg | over 2 kg |
Not sure which compromise is yours? Describe the trip to the assistant and it narrows the range to three.
Every category
Packs
Carry-on friendly packs for city travel, commuting and the trail.
10 products
Duffels
Soft luggage for weekends away and checked travel.
4 products
Organisers
Cubes, compression sacks and kit that keeps a bag in order.
4 products
Shells
Waterproof and water-resistant outer layers.
5 products
Merino
Merino wool base layers, mid layers and accessories.
6 products
Accessories
The small things that make a trip easier.
6 products
Tech
Power, charging and cable management for the road.
3 products
Field notes
How to think about the choice, before you look at a single product.
- Choosing Travel Footwear Shoes are the heaviest thing most people pack, and the hardest to get right remotely. Take two pairs,…
- Pack Size by Trip Length Capacity is measured in litres, and the number is less intuitive than it looks. Here is roughly how…
- Packing for Cold Climates Cold-weather packing is a volume problem, not a weight problem. The clothes are light and enormous. Layers, and…
- Power Banks and Air Travel Spare lithium batteries are the one thing in your bag with real rules attached, and they are the…
- The Carry-On Guide Most airlines allow one cabin bag and one personal item. The limits vary more than people expect, and…
- Water Resistant vs Waterproof These two words get used loosely, and the difference decides whether your things stay dry. Water resistant A…
- About Roam Supply Co. Who makes this, where, and what the warranty actually covers.