NEMO  Vantage 30 L Pack

I used to walk from meeting to meeting carrying three different bags. For someone who needs to carry a lot of stuff daily, this pack has it all. My lunchbox fits easily into the front zippered compartment and I'm able to separate out personal and work belongings into the opposite end main compartments. Water bottle sleeves ideal for narrow bottle models. A true game changer.

I have been using this bag fairly consistently over the past month, including an extended overseas trip to Asia. This bag holds tons of stuff, including everything I needed for a 20 hour flight (bag fit perfectly under the seat and in the overhead), lots of organizational pockets and was easy to access everything. While in Asia, this bag was caught in some fairly heavy rainstorms and kept the contents dry. The ergonomics of the bag are wonderful. Despite my bag weighing a lot, it sat comfortably on my shoulders and I didn't feel the same shoulder fatigue I do with other bags of this size and weight. Despite it being a larger bag, it maintains a slim, professional profile and fits in well for daily carry work purposes.

Overall, this is a high-quality pack. It will be perfect as a carry-on as I can keep my technology, clothes, and snacks organized and packed efficiently. I do wish the main compartment were a little bit larger as one pair of shoes takes up a lot of space. I also wish there were another way to access the main compartment, example a zipper across the top. I don’t always want to open the pack in a duffel bag manner. The materials used are very high-quality, including the zippers and on the whole I really like the bag.

I have been looking for a pack that can be used for daily use and also as a travel pack for trips. This bag is a great fit for the two purposes. I don't need as much room for daily use so the "duffle style" front pocket goes unused but it is perfect for transitional weather when I may want to take an extra layer with me. For travel, this pack really shines. It has little pockets everywhere for organization and will hold travel compression cubes or just stuff it all in methods. The pack straps are very comfortable and the back panel feels great without any rubbing so far. The side bottle pocket will only hold a 3" bottle like a narrow Smartwater or other skinny style. Unfortunately no full size Nalgene. This pack is perfect for a one pack option for every day commute and travel.

Well designed pack for travel. Love the organization, just the right amount material feels sturdy. I love that it has bottle pockets. Many travel packs do ch those to be sleeker but I always find myself missing these Versatile? On top of travel, maybe for casual day hikes or city stuff. I wouldn't go on a hike with it, it's a bit heavy for it's size and breathability is so-so. But it's designed as a travel pack, and at that it's great, bo toth for flights and just overnights at a friend's.

Was naturally very curious when Nemo released a a line of backpacks. I have to say the padding is extremely comfortable in this, and the clamshell opening is great. I wish the top accessory pocket was a tad bit bigger, and I feel like they could have made the main compartment not taper so much at the end, to create a little more volume within the pack. The shoe compartment is a good addition. One other piece is when the pack is full, it does make it difficult to slip a water bottle in.

I got this backpack to replace my trusty GoLite pack (yes, I've have it that long...) for work, and I was specifically looking for a laptop bag with better back ventilation. In that regard this backpack is perfect! The shoulder straps and back panel are super airy. I also like the expandable front pocket--it's big enough for a quick grocery trip or beer run on the way home. I haven't yet used it for travel but if I'm on a "personal item" trip rather than a "carry-on" trip it will be my go-to. The double water bottle pockets are great, and the black fabric is more of a dark, textured charcoal grey which looks super classy and much more understated than all of the brightly-colored "look at me, I travel!" bags from other brands. Between this and the Double Haul, I hope Nemo does a UL 50ish liter backpack next!

I bought this for a camping trip for an easy carry pack. The straps worked well to keep the bag secure and in place. I now use the bag as an everyday carry when I go to work. Only issue that I feel could be improved is the "J" Hook for the bag expansion. It works but can be a pain at times when wanting to adjust. Overall its a great bag and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a simple backpack for a carry-on for a flight or for everyday carry items.

I bought this several months ago, and am very pleased with it. I use it as my work/flight bag. I carry my laptop, iPad, headset and everything else I need for the office and to power everything. Keep a change of cloths and shoes in it as well. Tons of room for everything I need and well organized. The security pocket perfectly fits a large cellphone or g19 as well which I was happy about. Wouldn’t hesitate to buy this bag again.

Truly a great product. There are only two gripes I have. The smaller one is the lack of a hip belt strap. Not a huge deal since overall it carries weight very well, but a hip belt strap would've made it that much better. My bigger complaint is the lack of a water bottle pocket big enough to carry a wide nalgene. None of my water bottles are thin enough for the water bottle pockets and I end up having to store them in my pack.