Customer reviews from Tumi
TUMI - Alpha Bravo Nomadic Backpack - Black
Average customer rating
4.8
(17 Reviews)
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Customer Reviews for TUMI - Alpha Bravo Nomadic Backpack - Black
Customer Rating
5
Handles All the Needs of a (Nomadic) Traveller
on February 18, 2023
Posted by: DavidO
Outstanding new travel backpack is a replacement for a 7+ year old Alpha Bravo Knox. Can handle a day sightseeing, coffee shop computing or an lightweight overnighter.
Beautiful construction with Tumi bombproof ballistic nylon fabric. Great use of varied sized color-matching coil zippers on most pockets that never scrape your hands or laptop like metal based zippers can (there is one outside pocket with metal).
Separate tablet/electronic compartment is large enough for the 16” 2023 Macbook Pro and a magazine. There is a separate tablet/e-reader slot, however, unfortunately cannot accommodate a 12.9” iPad.
The main compartment is spacious and has 4 internal pockets are perfectly sized for small travel items. Two are small and flat for a handkerchief and two are a bit larger and accommodated an eyeglass case. It also has Tumi+ loops for a single horizontal configuration. I hung a Tumi+ vertically instead - liked that it kept it on top for quick access (photo included). The Pack stands up on it’s own (yeah!) and provides easy access to load up the main compartment. What sold me on the pack is the bottom zip extension. Love it that the Tumi designers added this, it gives enough extra space for a lightweight overnight excursion.
Multiple well-placed exterior pockets that helps separate/organize all travel essentials like pens, notebooks, cards, keys, cables, etc. The magnetic flap pocket is small, but handles earbuds, small wallet etc. Under it is a clear slide in pocket that’s also an option for a phone or other quick access items, maybe travel cutlery?
On the top is a pocket (hypalon?) that adds a nice aesthetic and lots of room (roughly 8 x 9d x 2). Plenty of space for snacks and medium sized items.
Side pockets (also hypalon?) are large enough for an Evian 750ml bottle or similar. One is lined with waterproof material to help control sweaty or leaky things. The other is lined with the same pack liner material. The hypalon exterior has a daisy chain that accommodates the Tumi+ components. I tested the small Tumi+ zip pocket and it’s secure, even more so than the other Tumi+ loops. I’m not 100% sold on the exterior pockets yet, but love the concept. Note that a lot of reviews for the Tumi+ mentioned that items dislodge easily and even have lost items. In my initial testing, I didn’t have a problem, but it would be easy to thread a small band or zip-tie to ensure it will stay put.
Biggest disappointment is that the pack does not come with a sternum strap (at least one of the other new packs has one included!). Since it can handle larger loads, a sternum strap would help immensely. I found a reasonably priced 3rd party strap with a Fidlock buckle, which Tumi uses in some of their newer styles.
Overall, a great pack with a ton of space and pocket options. It’s big and can handle an overnight trip or a big day adventure.
My only 2 slight negatives are that the tablet sleeve is too small for larger tablets and no sternum strap (easily remedied).
Nice work Tumi designers.
Written by a customer while visiting Tumi
