Customer Reviews for TUMI - Alpha Bravo Nomadic Backpack - Black
Customer Rating
5
Worth it!
on June 16, 2024
Posted by: AnnaK
LOVE this backpack for travel, both business and pleasure. I have a slightly smaller one for day to day but this size allows me that extra space for the extra travel essentials.
This is the BEST travel backpack period! Lots of handy outer pockets to keep all your frequently used items (phone, airline tickets, passport, cords and cables, reading material, wallet, etc.) easily accessible. The pack is also large enough (but most importantly-not too large) to hold all essential backup necessities: extra clothes, snacks, computer, jacket, etc……. My favorite pack
My favorite bag for 2-3 night trips. There’s a never ending supply of pockets. The Tumi+ accessories fit well. Only issue is the front loops make accessories like the phone pouch sag and look sloppy. I typically don’t attach those to the outside for aesthetic reasons. This is a large bag, but will fit under most airplane seats. Window and middle seats are fine, but keep in mind aisle seats will be a squeeze, but it’s doable. Straps are some of the most comfortable straps TUMI produces. Bag is big but doesn’t feel large or heavy. Depth is good and doesn’t make you feel like your swinging something large around in small spaces like airplanes or trains. While the Expedition is so large it’s considered a carry-on, you can get away with this bag as a personal item on most domestic airlines. It’s a good bag for people who need to maximize their personal item space.
Looks beautiful, but has design flaws once you start using it.
on April 15, 2024
Posted by: SteveNYC
The design (look and feel) of the backpack is beautiful, but there are clearly some design (functional) flaws. For the amount of money you pay for this backpack, you expect it to be perfect. And you should. The good about it is, it's comfortable, has great storage options, zippers feel solid.
The issue is the front top pocket sinks into the backpack anytime you put something in it making it look like a cheap jansport. I don't even think jansport backpacks have this issue. In that front top pocket I have a passport and other small things like hand sanitizer, ear buds, etc. It's a bit frustrating to know how much I paid for this bag and not get the design quality I expect for that amount. See attached images to prove my point. This is my second Tumi backpack, but may be my last.
Perfect backpack. But I don't like the plastic part of it, if its material is replaced with a translucent fiber cloth, I will be more satisfied. I always have a sense of uneasiness about soft plastic products, worrying that they will become harder, brittle and yellow)